Day 4: Blood Sugar Levels are Important— So Keep
Checking Them
By now, you may see your blood sugar levels starting to go down slightly. It’s important to
keep checking your levels regularly, at the same time each day, and share that information
with your healthcare team.
Your healthcare team members may be able to help you with:
- Ways to get past any roadblocks you may face with blood sugar monitoring
- Avoiding the burnout you may be feeling toward monitoring
- Determining how often to check your blood sugar each day
Keep a Blood Sugar Log and Keep Filling it Out
If you haven’t done so already, download our blood sugar log. It's designed to help simplify
keeping and reviewing your log. Fill in the date and time of your blood sugar readings. Be
sure to make notes on exercise, food, or any unusual occurrences, symptoms, or stress in your
routine. The more information you write down, the more helpful it’ll be for you and your doctor.
Download Blood Sugar Log
Why Check Your Blood Sugar Levels?
Blood sugar levels always vary. Monitoring them lets you know how to react to different situations in your routine. Speak to your doctor about what ranges are right for you.
All of your blood sugar readings are important. Any result you get is good information
that can help you and your doctor. So write it in your blood sugar log and give it to your doctor at your
next visit.
How Does Checking Your Blood Sugar Levels Help You?
- It helps your doctor determine the right dose of Lantus®
- It allows you to create a meal plan that works for your lifestyle
- It helps you decide when snacks are needed for exercise
- You can use the readings to create a sick-day plan
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.
Click here for Full Prescribing Information for Lantus®.
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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.