When should you not take Lantus?

When should you not take Lantus?


How long does it take for Lantus insulin to work?

Long-acting: It begins working around four hours after injection and it has the ability to work for up to 24 hours. These insulins do not peak but are steady throughout the day. Examples of long-acting insulin including glargine (Lantus) and detemir (Levemir).

What happens if you forget to take Lantus at night?

If you forget to take your insulin dose, test your blood sugar level as soon as possible. Lantus is a long-acting insulin that works for 24 hours and should be taken regularly at the same time each day. If you miss taking your dose at the regular scheduled time, your blood sugar levels may become high (hyperglycaemia).

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Does Lantus insulin need to be refrigerated?


What happens if you forget to take your long acting insulin?

If you forget to take your long term insulin (basal insulin) and you realise relatively soon, it should usually be fine to inject your usual dose if the dose is given within 2 hours of when it should have been done.

When is the best time to take long acting insulin?

When taken once daily, it is usually best to take the injection in the morning on a consistent 24-hour cycle. Research has shown that the morning injection has the least potential to cause an undesired blood sugar rise when the insulin is tapering off at around 20-24 hours.

Can Lantus be given twice a day?

Because of its long duration of action insulin glargine is usually prescribed once daily. However, several reports have shown that the administration of insulin glargine once daily is not enough to achieve adequate glucose control in some patients requiring a twice daily dosing [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9].

When should I take my insulin before bed?
