Five Basic Health Units in Macapá provide insulin glargine Five Basic Health Units in Macapá (UBSs) offer insulin glargine pens for patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes. To receive it, you must present a medical prescription and personal documents (see list of UBSs below). Amapá was the first State in Brazil to receive the Ministry of Health's pilot project to replace NPH insulin with glargine. The medicine has been available in Macapá since April. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free. Insulin glargine is distributed in reusable applicator pens. Refills are provided by the Unified Health System (SUS). The target audience includes children from 2 years of age and adolescents up to 17 years of age, elderly people over 80 years of age and patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes who meet medical criteria. READ MORE: Iepa Pharmacy reopens in Macapá with the offer of affordable natural remedies Young man from Amapá passes diploma course in Brasília: 'childhood dream' UBSs where pens are available: Macapaba Basic Health Unit Maraçado Basic Health Unit Congós Basic Health Unit Dr. Rubim Aronovitch Basic Health Unit Raimundo Hozanan de Souza Difference between Glargine and NPH insulin According to the Macapá Municipal Health Department (Semsa), the transition to glargine is done gradually, with medical monitoring and team training. The main difference between the two types of medication is the time of action: glargine lasts up to 24 hours and has no peak, while NPH acts for 12 to 18 hours and peaks between 4 and 8 hours, which increases the risk of hypoglycemia, especially at night. ?Practical implications NPH: as it has peak action, it can cause nocturnal hypoglycemia if applied at night. It often requires two daily applications. Glargine: maintains constant insulin levels, reducing blood glucose fluctuations. Generally, one application per day is enough, which simplifies treatment. Medicine is offered free of charge Rede Amazônica/Reproduction See the latest news schedule from g1 Amapá VIDEOS with news from Amapá: