Short-acting regular insulin is also available in U This is five times more concentrated than U regular insulin. Long-acting insulin glargine is also available in U This is three times more concentrated than U long-acting insulin. Be sure to check the concentration of your insulin so you take the right amount. Insulin is made by different companies. Make sure you use the same type of insulin consistently.
Rapid-acting insulins work over a narrow, more predictable range of time. Because they work quickly, they are used most often at the start of a meal. Rapid-acting insulin acts most like insulin that is produced by the human pancreas.
It quickly drops the blood sugar level and works for a short time. If a rapid-acting insulin is used instead of a short-acting insulin at the start of dinner, it may prevent severe drops in blood sugar level in the middle of the night. Short-acting insulins take effect and wear off more quickly than long-acting insulins. A short-acting insulin is often used 30—60 minutes before a meal so that it has time to work.
These liquid insulins are clear and do not settle out when the bottle vial sits for a while. Intermediate- and long-acting insulins contain added substances buffers that make them work over a long time and that may make them look cloudy. When these types of insulin sit for even a few minutes, the buffered insulin settles to the bottom of the vial.
But insulin glargine and insulin detemir are clear liquids not cloudy. Mixtures of insulin can sometimes be combined in the same syringe, for example, intermediate-acting and rapid- or short-acting insulin.
Using medication s , making lifestyle changes e. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage numb, cold legs or feet; decreased sexual ability in men and women , eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease.
Your doctor and other healthcare providers will talk to you about the best way to manage your diabetes. Insulin glargine products come as a solution liquid to inject subcutaneously under the skin. They are injected once a day. You should use insulin glargine products at the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use insulin glargine products exactly as directed.
Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Never use insulin glargine products when you have symptoms of hypoglycemia low blood sugar or if you have checked your blood sugar and found it to be low.
Insulin glargine products control diabetes but do not cure it. Continue to use insulin glargine products even if you feel well. Do not stop using insulin glargine products without talking to your doctor. Do not switch to another brand or type of insulin or change the dose of any type of insulin you are using without talking to your doctor. Always check the insulin label to make sure you received the right type of insulin from the pharmacy.
Insulin glargine products come in vials and in dosing pens that contain cartridges of medication. Be sure you know what type of container your insulin glargine product comes in and what other supplies, such as needles, syringes, or pens, you will need to inject your medication.
If your insulin glargine product comes in vials, you will need to use syringes to inject your dose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you how to inject insulin glargine using a syringe. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about the type of syringe you should use. If your insulin glargine product comes in pens, be sure to read and understand the manufacturer's instructions.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you how to use the pen. Follow the directions carefully, and always perform the safety test before use. Never reuse needles or syringes and never share needles, syringes, or pens. If you are using an insulin pen, always remove the needle right after you inject your dose. Discard needles and syringes in a puncture-resistant container. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to dispose of the puncture-resistant container.
Do not dilute insulin glargine products and do not mix insulin glargine products with any other type of insulin. You can inject your insulin glargine in your upper arm, thigh, or stomach. Never inject insulin glargine into a vein or muscle. Change rotate the injection site within the chosen area with each dose; try to avoid injecting the same site more often than once every 1 to 2 weeks. Always look at your insulin glargine product before you inject it.
It should be clear and colorless. Do not use your insulin glargine product if it is colored, cloudy, or contains solid particles, or if the expiration date on the bottle has passed. This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Be sure to follow all exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietitian. Lantus contains the drug insulin glargine , which is classified as a long-acting insulin. Lantus is given as an injection just under your skin a subcutaneous injection. The drug comes as a solution inside milliliter mL vials that hold units of insulin glargine per mL. Lantus also comes as a prefilled SoloStar pen. Each pen contains 3 mL of drug solution that has units of insulin per mL of solution.
Lantus is FDA-approved to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that enables sugar to pass from your blood into your cells.
In addition, sugar levels build up in your blood. If not treated, this can lead to serious complications such as nerve damage. Some people with type 2 diabetes need to take insulin because their body stops making insulin on its own.
Lantus is approved by the FDA to improve blood sugar levels in adults and children with type 1 diabetes. Your body needs the hormone insulin to bring sugar into your cells, where sugar is used for energy. It also leads to high blood sugar levels , which can cause serious problems if not treated. Lantus is FDA-approved to improve blood sugar levels in children ages 6 years and older with type 1 diabetes.
Lantus is available only as a brand-name medication. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. Follow-on insulins are biologic products made from parts of living organisms that are highly similar to the original brand-name drug.
The Food and Drug Administration FDA considers follow-on drugs to be just as safe and effective as the original brand-name version. Lantus can cause mild or serious side effects. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Lantus. For more information on the possible side effects of Lantus, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you tips on how to deal with any side effects that may be bothersome.
Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. You may wonder how often certain side effects occur with this drug. As with most drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after taking Lantus. A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include:. Call your doctor right away if you have a severe allergic reaction to Lantus.
Weight gain is one of the most common side effects of Lantus. In clinical studies , the average weight gain was:. Weight gain is a common side effect seen with all insulins, not just Lantus.
This is a normal healthy process because insulin causes your body to store sugar for future energy needs. They can suggest helpful diet and exercise tips.
Hypoglycemia low blood sugar levels is one of the most common side effects of Lantus and other insulins. Symptoms of mild low blood sugar include:. If your blood sugar levels get and stay too low, your symptoms can become a medical emergency.
Symptoms of severe hypoglycemia very low blood sugar levels can include:. These changes include using a new insulin product, taking a new dosage of insulin, or administering the drug differently than you usually do. Clinical studies looked at adults who took Lantus for type 1 diabetes.
A week study found that 6. And a week study found that Another study looked at children who took Lantus for type 1 diabetes. In a 5-year clinical study in adults with type 2 diabetes, 7. If your blood sugar is low, try to fix it right away.
Eat or drink carbohydrates that are easy to digest so they can raise your blood sugar quickly. Some examples of these foods and drinks include:. They may give you a prescription for glucagon a hormone to quickly raise your blood sugar levels in an emergency.
However, in clinical studies of people with type 1 diabetes who took Lantus, children had more episodes of hypoglycemia low blood sugar than adults. This was compared to See the section just above for details.
This will help you notice when your child needs to consume foods or drinks to quickly raise their blood sugar. By aiding your child right away, you can help prevent a medical emergency.
Other drugs are available that can treat your condition. Some may be better suited for you than others. They can tell you about other medications that may work well for you. There are several different types of drugs that can be used to improve blood sugar levels for people with diabetes. Your doctor will prescribe the best medication for you based on several factors, including:. There are also several non-insulin treatment options that may help improve blood sugar levels in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Note: Some of the drugs listed here are used off-label to treat these specific conditions. Examples of other insulins that may be used to improve blood sugar levels in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes include:. Several premixed insulin products are also available.
They contain long-acting insulins and shorter-acting insulins. These combination medications help control baseline blood sugar levels and any blood sugar spikes that can occur around mealtime. Examples of non-insulin diabetes medications that can be used to improve blood sugar levels in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes include:.
There are also combination medications that contain insulin. They can be used to improve blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:.
You may wonder how Lantus compares to other medications that are prescribed for similar uses. Here we look at how Lantus and Levemir are alike and different. Lantus is approved for children ages 6 years and older with type 1 diabetes. Levemir is approved for children ages 2 years and older with type 1 diabetes.
Lantus is approved to treat adults with type 2 diabetes. Levemir is approved to treat both children and adults with type 2 diabetes. Lantus and Levemir are both long-acting insulins. This means that they work the same way in the body. They both help control blood sugar levels for up to 24 hours or longer. Lantus contains the drug insulin glargine. Levemir contains the drug insulin detemir. The Lantus pen is called Lantus Solostar.
It contains 3 mL of solution with units of insulin per mL. The Levemir pen is called Levemir FlexTouch. It also contains 3 mL of solution with units of insulin per mL. Lantus and Levemir are both given as an injection just under your skin a subcutaneous injection. Lantus and Levemir both contain long-acting insulins. Therefore, both medications can cause very similar side effects. Below are examples of these side effects. This list contains examples of more common side effects that can occur with both Lantus and Levemir when taken individually :.
This list contains examples of serious side effects that can occur with both Lantus and Levemir when taken individually :. Lantus and Levemir have different FDA-approved uses. A review of studies found that Lantus and Levemir were equally effective at improving blood sugar levels in adults with type 1 diabetes. There was also no difference in the risk of low blood sugar episodes between the two drugs.
The review of studies also looked at people with type 2 diabetes. The analysis found no difference between Lantus and Levemir in improving blood sugar levels or in the rates of low blood sugar episodes.
Lantus and Levemir are both brand-name drugs. There are currently no generic forms of either drug. Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics.
According to estimates on GoodRx. Here we look at how Lantus and Basaglar are alike and different. The Food and Drug Administration FDA has approved both Lantus and Basaglar to improve blood sugar levels in children ages 6 and older and adults with type 1 diabetes.
Both drugs are also approved to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Lantus and Basaglar both contain insulin glargine. Basaglar is called an insulin follow-on drug to Lantus. This means that Basaglar is a biologic product made from parts of living organisms that is highly similar to Lantus.
The FDA considers follow-on drugs to be just as effective and safe as the original brand-name version of the drug. Lantus and Basaglar both come as a liquid solution in a disposable, prefilled pen.
Lantus and Basaglar are both given as an injection just under your skin a subcutaneous injection. The drugs are typically given once a day. This list contains examples of more common side effects that can occur with both Lantus and Basaglar when taken individually :. This list contains examples of serious side effects that can occur with both Lantus and Basaglar when taken individually :.
Lantus and Basaglar are both FDA-approved to lower blood sugar levels in adults and children with type 1 diabetes. They are also both approved to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
The use of Lantus and Basaglar for type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes has been directly compared. In a 1-year study , Lantus and Basaglar were found to be equally effective at improving blood sugar levels in people with type 1 diabetes.
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