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Why can hot baths or saunas increase the risk of hypoglycaemia with porcine insulin?

Name: Why can hot baths or saunas increase the risk of hypoglycaemia with porcine insulin?
Published: 2026-11-08T14:27:02.589Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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With Hypurin Porcine Isophane (porcine insulin), hot baths or saunas may increase subcutaneous blood flow, accelerating insulin absorption and increasing the risk of hypoglycaemia.

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Hypurin Porcine Isophane Cartridges (PL 29831/0122)Wockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10Document updated 9 September 2020

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