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Effects of Lantus
Studies have shown that a single daily dose of Lantus provides a steady level of insulin for 24 hours, without any significant peaks. Theoretically, this may help reduce the chance of dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Lantus is a long-acting insulin medication. Although it is a solution (liquid) before injection, once Lantus is injected, it forms small particles that dissolve slowly and evenly over time. As a long-acting insulin, Lantus helps to work as a "basal" insulin, which means that it provides a steady background level of insulin to help control blood sugar throughout the day. For controlling a spike in blood sugar levels after meals, other types of insulins may need to be used in addition to Lantus.
Once you start using a Lantus pen, you must not keep it in the refrigerator; it must be kept at room temperature. All forms of Lantus are good for up to 28 days once they are opened, after which you must discard any unused portion.
The two long acting insulins are Levemir (detemir) or Lantus (glargine). Levemir is shorter acting, with a peak 9-12 hours. Lantus generally has no peak in the first 24 hours, and its action may take 3 days to complete. Therefore anyone with a slightly irregular lifestyle in theory will be better off using twice daily Levemir rather than once daily Lantus. At present, this decision is usually made by diabetes doctors and nurses.
If you do use once daily Lantus, and your glucose levels fluctuate, then you should consider twice daily Levemir instead.
How do Levemir/Lantus work
Generally Levemir is used twice in this regime, Lantus is used once a day. These insulins are 'long acting', and provide your body's basal insulin needs just to keep you alive. This enables your body get its energy when you are not eating. Generally twice daily Levemir (detemir) will lead to better diabetic control, and is part of the DAFNE regime, and the adjusting insulin dose pages on this site. The Levemir/Lantus dose will be about 50% of the total insulin dose.
Levemir/Lantus can be given any time of day, but it is best to give it them at the SAME TIME OF DAY each day. If given twice daily, there should be about a 12 hour gap.
Effects of Lantus
Studies have shown that a single daily dose of Lantus provides a steady level of insulin for 24 hours, without any significant peaks. Theoretically, this may help reduce the chance of dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Lantus is a long-acting insulin medication. Although it is a solution (liquid) before injection, once Lantus is injected, it forms small particles that dissolve slowly and evenly over time. As a long-acting insulin, Lantus helps to work as a "basal" insulin, which means that it provides a steady background level of insulin to help control blood sugar throughout the day. For controlling a spike in blood sugar levels after meals, other types of insulins may need to be used in addition to Lantus.
Once you start using a Lantus pen, you must not keep it in the refrigerator; it must be kept at room temperature. All forms of Lantus are good for up to 28 days once they are opened, after which you must discard any unused portion.
The two long acting insulins are Levemir (detemir) or Lantus (glargine). Levemir is shorter acting, with a peak 9-12 hours. Lantus generally has no peak in the first 24 hours, and its action may take 3 days to complete. Therefore anyone with a slightly irregular lifestyle in theory will be better off using twice daily Levemir rather than once daily Lantus. At present, this decision is usually made by diabetes doctors and nurses.
If you do use once daily Lantus, and your glucose levels fluctuate, then you should consider twice daily Levemir instead.
How do Levemir/Lantus work
Generally Levemir is used twice in this regime, Lantus is used once a day. These insulins are 'long acting', and provide your body's basal insulin needs just to keep you alive. This enables your body get its energy when you are not eating. Generally twice daily Levemir (detemir) will lead to better diabetic control, and is part of the DAFNE regime, and the adjusting insulin dose pages on this site. The Levemir/Lantus dose will be about 50% of the total insulin dose.
Levemir/Lantus can be given any time of day, but it is best to give it them at the SAME TIME OF DAY each day. If given twice daily, there should be about a 12 hour gap.