Adding Lantus® Insulin to Your Treatment Plan
Every day, more and more people rely on Lantus®, the #1 prescribed
insulin.** Lantus® long-acting insulin helps control blood sugar levels with one shot a day. Lantus® is usually taken in addition to
other diabetes medicines. These other diabetes medicines may include the diabetes pills you've
already been prescribed. Tell your doctor about other medicines and supplements
you're taking because they can change the way insulin works.
**Based on TRx data from IMS Health, NPA™ monthly database, time period from May 2003 to November 2011.
Lantus® Offers You Additional Benefits:
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Once-a-day |
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Steady, 24-hour release of insulin to help improve blood
sugar control |
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No pronounced peak
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Lantus®
works at a constant rate, so you don't have to eat at a specific time to balance
a peak.
See Why José Prefers Lantus® Long-Acting Insulin
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You Also Get Support to Help You Along the Way:
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Switching to Lantus®
If you've already been prescribed another type of insulin, and
your blood sugar still isn't under control, your doctor may suggest switching to
the Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen.
“I switched to Lantus® SoloSTAR®
because I wanted blood sugar control.
I know uncontrolled blood sugar
is the bad guy—not insulin.”
-Gary, taking Lantus® SoloSTAR® since 2010
Do not take Lantus® if you are allergic to insulin or any of the
inactive ingredients in Lantus®.
You must test your blood sugar levels while using insulin, such as Lantus®.
Do not make any changes to your dose or type of insulin without talking to your
healthcare provider. Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under
medical supervision.
Do NOT dilute or mix Lantus® with any other insulin or solution.
It will not work as intended and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be
serious. Lantus® must only be used if the solution is clear and colorless
with no particles visible. Do not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with
others.
The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus®, is
low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious. Some people may
experience symptoms such as shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision.
Severe hypoglycemia may be serious and life-threatening. It may cause harm to your
heart or brain. Other possible side effects may include injection site reactions,
including changes in fat tissue at the injection site, and allergic reactions, including
itching and rash. In rare cases, some allergic reactions may be life-threatening.
Tell your doctor about other medicines and supplements you are taking because they
can change the way insulin works. Before starting Lantus®, tell your
doctor about all your medical conditions including if you have liver or kidney problems,
are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding or planning to
breast-feed.
Lantus® SoloSTAR® is a disposable prefilled insulin
pen. Please talk to your healthcare provider about proper injection technique and
follow instructions in the Instruction Leaflet that accompanies the pen.
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The health information contained herein is provided for general educational purposes
only. Your healthcare professional is the single best source of information regarding
your health. Please consult your healthcare professional if you have any questions
about your health or treatment.