0
Another name for glargine insulin is Lantus. It is a long-acting insulin used to help control blood sugar levels in individuals with Diabetes. Glargine insulin is known for its ability to provide a steady release of insulin over an extended period, typically lasting up to 24 hours.
What else can I help you with?
When do you take Insulin glargine?
10pm
When low do you take insulin glargine?
No. insulin glargine (Lantus) is a long acting insulin. You would take it if you are low and it's your scheduled time to take it after you've taken the appropriate steps to normalize your sugar. When your sugar is low you drink something like juice to bring it up quickly.
What is the normal dosage for insulin glargine?
First check your blood level and then adjust accordingly..........
What is longest acting insulin?
Longest acting insulins iclude insulin glargine and insulin ultralente
Does Glargine has longest half life?
Yes, Insulin glargine (Lantus) has a long and relatively consistent half-life of approximately 12-14 hours in the body, allowing for once-daily dosing in most people with diabetes.
Can you mix insulin?
Yes indeed it is possible to mix types of insulin into one syringe. Your diabetes nurse educator or doctor can explain to you how and why to do this. Common reasons are to mix a short acting insulin with a long acting one. Be sure to never try to mix insulin glargine as it can't be done.
Why dont mix glargine with short acting insulin?
The reason you cant, or may I say, "shouldn't" mix a short acting with glargine/Lantus is it is a full 24 hour insulin. Adding a short acting insulin would mean you take it to combat carbs/glucose increase from a meal. If you only administered your new "mix" of short acting and glargine/Lantus you would have no meal time insulin coverage for your 2 other regular meals. Results of letting glucose run high are very dangerous over a period of time. Microvascular complications - Nephropathy, Neuropathy, PAD, Heart Attack, Stroke are all unfortunate realities to high blood sugars.
What category is metformin classified in for pregnancy?
Insulin is classified as category B in pregnancy.Insulin glargine (Lantus), an insulin analog which is suitable for once-daily dosing, is classified as category C
What are the names of long acting insulins?
Long-acting insulins include insulin glargine (Lantus, Toujeo), insulin detemir (Levemir), and insulin degludec (Tresiba). These insulins provide a steady release of insulin over an extended period, helping to manage blood glucose levels throughout the day and night. They are commonly used in the treatment of diabetes to maintain basal insulin levels.
Does lantus contain nitrates?
No, Lantus (insulin glargine) does not contain nitrates. Nitrates are commonly found in medications used to treat chest pain (angina) or heart conditions. Lantus is a long-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Which insulins are in suspensions?
Insulins that come in suspension form include NPH (Neutral Protamine Hagedorn) insulin and certain mixtures like 70/30, which contains 70% NPH and 30% regular insulin. These suspensions require gentle mixing before injection to ensure proper dosing, as the insulin particles can settle over time. Other insulin formulations, such as long-acting insulins like insulin glargine or insulin detemir, are typically not in suspension form.
How many units are in the Solar Star Lantus Pen?
5 pens come per pack. Each pen contains 300 units of insulin (3 ml with 100 units per ml)
