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See how these people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar. They did it.
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Mary Ellen's Journey

Mary Ellen always put her family's health before hers. She realized she had to take care of her diabetes first.

Learns the importance of taking care of her diabetes first.

Believes many insulin myths. Ignores signs of diabetes and blames symptoms on other health conditions.

Multiple diabetes pills alone weren’t enough to control her blood sugar any longer.

Adds a once-a-day insulin injection to her overall diabetes treatment plan.

Learns more about diabetes from a CDE and changes her perception of insulin.

Diabetes management isn't what it used to be, and you can take insulin in an easy-to-use pen.

Gains control of blood sugar and that provides a sense of accomplishment.

The key to staying in control of blood sugar is balance.
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Charles’s Journey

When Charles was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he educated himself about blood sugar tests, low blood sugar symptoms, and the importance of blood sugar control.

Always on-the-go but it doesn’t stop Charles from managing type 2 diabetes.

Shows classic diabetes symptoms but was shocked at type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

Learns the importance of blood sugar control and sets his blood sugar goals with his doctor.

Controls blood sugar by adding insulin injections to his overall diabetes treatment plan.

Finds out the importance of a healthy diet and exercise program.

Helps educate people about diabetes by speaking as a person living with diabetes.

Switches to Lantus® SoloSTAR® pen to help provide 24-hour blood sugar control.

Diabetes hasn't held him back from doing the things he loves.

Actively manages his diabetes. He won’t let diabetes paint him into a corner.
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Shenee’s Journey

Shenee is a nurse who lives with type 2 diabetes. When diagnosed, she realized she had to follow the same treatment advice she gave her patients.

Enjoys an active lifestyle of bowling and fishing with her family while managing her diabetes.

Recognizes that she has type 2 diabetes symptoms but chooses to ignore them.

Blood tests reveal high blood sugar levels. Doctor discusses diabetes treatment options.

Discovers that healthy eating and exercise can be beneficial and enjoyable.

Introduces insulin to treatment plan when blood sugar levels aren’t at goal set by doctor.

Helps other people with diabetes understand importance of blood sugar control.

Realizes the importance of support for people with diabetes in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Tells others: If you don't have good blood sugar control, don't give up. Just keep at it.
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Arturo’s Journey

Arturo experienced high blood sugar symptoms without realizing he was having diabetes warning signs prior to his type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

Arturo runs a small engineering company, travels in his spare time, and manages his diabetes every day.

Finds out he has type 2 diabetes when tests come back with high blood sugar levels.

Learns pills alone aren’t controlling his high blood sugar. Doctor adds insulin to diabetes treatment plan.

Finds ways to incorporate healthy food into his diet to help control blood sugar levels.

Attends presentations by certified diabetes educators (CDEs) and reaches out to others.

Switches Lantus® vial and syringe to the easy-to-use LANTUS® SoloSTAR® insulin pen.

Follows the advice of his doctor: diet, exercise, and takes diabetes medicines as prescribed.

Words in English and Spanish about how a diabetes treatment plan may help lower blood glucose.
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Mary Ellen, Bronx, NY
Mary Ellen always put her family’s health before hers. She realized she had to take care of her diabetes before she could care for others.
Charles, Chicago, IL
Charles is a retired army officer, a grandfather, and a painter. He has a passion for painting watercolors, and has appeared in art shows.
Shenee, Seattle, WA
Shenee lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband who also has type 2 diabetes. They both work together to help manage their blood sugars.
Arturo, San Antonio, TX
Arturo plays in a mariachi band and loves to salsa dance. When he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he chose to change his eating habits.
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Prescription Lantus® is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and children (6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar. It should be taken once a day at the same time each day to lower blood glucose.

Do not use Lantus® to treat diabetic ketoacidosis.

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Do not take Lantus® if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inactive ingredients in Lantus®.

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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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