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Blood Sugar Control
Blood Sugar Control
By now, you know that many things can impact your blood sugar levels. Simple things, like the foods you eat, your overall activity level, and even your stress levels.
That's why, above all, it's important to stay focused on your goals–for yourself and for those you love.
Information to help you achieve your goals.
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Find out what blood sugar levels and A1C results the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends.
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Your blood sugar levels can change, sometimes dramatically. Learn how to recognize when your blood sugar is too high or too low and things you can do to manage them.
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Stay on top of your blood sugar numbers with a daily log.
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Blood Sugar Monitoring on the Go
iBGStar® is the first blood sugar monitoring system that connects directly to an iPhone® or iPod® touch. It lets you track your blood sugar readings, carb intake, insulin doses, and more—anytime, anywhere.
Important Information for iBGStar®
The meter and lancing device are for single patient use. Do not share them with anyone including other family members. Do not use on multiple patients. All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even after you have performed cleaning and disinfection.
Learn more
iPhone® and iPod® touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
“My certified diabetes educator showed me how important it was to test my blood sugar regularly ... to write it down, to keep a log.”
-Mary Ellen, taking Lantus® SoloSTAR® since 2003
Understand Your Blood Sugar Log
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.