Your Day by Day Guide to Living With Lantus®
Your source for the right information at the right time to help you start off strong
and help you stay on track with Lantus®
Starting something new can be a real challenge. So wouldn’t it be great if you could
get the help you need—every step of the way—all in one place?
That’s what the Lantus® Day by Day Guide is all about. It’s the closest
thing to having a constant companion, with support, information, and tips that you
can access day after day, any time of day, for as long as you need it. To get started,
choose a subject above. Once you’re inside the Day by Day Guide, click on the timeline
at the top of the page to pick another day.
The 3 Keys to Success With Lantus®:
1
Work with your doctor to find the dose that’s right for you.
Your dose may change based on your insulin needs during your first few months taking
Lantus®. This is a normal part of the process.
2
Track your blood sugar to make better decisions about your diabetes treatment plan.
It’s the best way to discover what affects your blood sugar levels, so you can make
adjustments as you go along.
3
Make healthy lifestyle choices to get the most from your treatment.
Remember, Lantus® works best as a part of an overall diabetes treatment
plan, which includes a healthy diet and regular exercise, as well as other diabetes
medicines.
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.