Bear's Levemir is in, switching from Lantus. Dosing?

Discussion in 'Lantus / Levemir / Biosimilars' started by Bear & Lora, Jun 14, 2019.

  1. Bear & Lora

    Bear & Lora Well-Known Member

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    This is a late post so I'm not sure I will get much response.
    I am going to switch Bear from Lantus to Levemir tomorrow morning.

    I did some quick research on the board and found recommendations on another thread from two experienced members to adjust dose to 70%.

    Bear is at 2.75u's of Lantus and 70% is 1.925, 2 units is the closest to 70%.

    Any thoughts or advice are appreciated.
    @Wendy&Neko @Sienne and Gabby (GA) @Chris & China (GA)
     
  2. Chris & China (GA)

    Chris & China (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I think 2U would be fine to start with

    Good luck with the Levemir!!
     
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  3. Bear & Lora

    Bear & Lora Well-Known Member

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    Thank you Chris, you are one of the experienced member' s comments I read. :)
     
  4. Ti-Mousse (GA) Pepe (GA)

    Ti-Mousse (GA) Pepe (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Good luck with Levemir for little cute Bear! :bighug:
     
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  5. AliceMeowliss (GA)

    AliceMeowliss (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Good luck! May I ask, why you are switching? For learning and stuff. :) I hope it does what you need!
     
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  6. Bear & Lora

    Bear & Lora Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, I see it took Ti-Mouse around 5 days to see some improvement.
    I read it takes 5 to 7 days for the depot to be full
     
  7. Bear & Lora

    Bear & Lora Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Cassandra.
    We are switching because little Bear is an extreme bouncer as well as a deep diver at times.
    While Bear didn't dive as much on Lantus as he did his original Prozinc I am hoping for more consistency with Levemir.
    By the way thank you for your offer on the Mirtazapine but I wouldn't want to take yours because it might be needed for Alice later and cat meds and Vet visits can become so costly. Ouch! :rolleyes:
     
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  8. AliceMeowliss (GA)

    AliceMeowliss (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I get my own mirtazapine too or I wouldn’t offer! Lol. Alice never loses her supply. :)

    Thank you for explaining. In my tired haze, yes I do remember that being explained before. I think. It’s hard to know some days!
     
  9. Sienne and Gabby (GA)

    Sienne and Gabby (GA) Senior Member Moderator

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    It sounds like you did your homework! The 2.0U is good.
     
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  10. Wendy&Neko

    Wendy&Neko Senior Member Moderator

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    Paws crossed Bear learns to flatten out with Lev. It can take them a while to learn to work the new insulin, so be patient if he still is bouncy at first,
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    Sorry for the delayed response. On a Friday I was off grid in the Amazon.
     
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  11. Bear & Lora

    Bear & Lora Well-Known Member

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    Wendy it was so good hearing from you. :)
    I have to admit your comment about being in the Amazon brought a chuckle and a smile on.
    It seems like a line from a movie like Indiana Jones. :smuggrin:

    I have a good amount of hope Levemir will help Bear.
    I hear what you're saying about taking Bear time to adjust to the insulin but I have already noticed his numbers being flatter.
    Definitely paws crossed here!

    You take care on your adventures. :bighug::bighug:
     

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