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Lantus® Tips and Support
Lantus® Tips and Support
Lantus® offers you personalized support to help you succeed when
it comes to blood sugar control
Whether you've been using Lantus® for a week or a month, it's good
to know that there's someone on your side who can provide you with helpful tips
or information when you need it.
We'll be here for you, providing the information, tools, and support to help you
stay on track.
You don't have to go it alone. Lantus® support includes:
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Step-by-step guidance that helps you get started on―and stay with―your Lantus®
insulin treatment, day by day, week by week, and month by month.
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Certified Diabetes Educators can help you develop skills that lead to blood sugar
control.
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Ongoing tips, support and information from people with type 2 diabetes who are taking Lantus®―people
who know what you're going through and can help.
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Lantus® Day by Day Guide
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Get help from a CDE
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Lantus® Connection™
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Lantus® FAQs
Answers
to common questions people have after they’ve
been taking Lantus®
SoloSTAR®.
Lantus® FAQs
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“Having a CDE to help me made a difference in my treatment plan. I couldn't
have done it without her.”
-Bill, taking Lantus® SoloSTAR® since 2008
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.