LANTUS® Insulin Treatment: Develop a Routine for Success

Remembering to take your medications isn't always easy. That’s why it’s important to establish a comfortable insulin treatment routine that you can follow every day. LANTUS® should be taken once a day, anytime of the day, at the same time each day, as recommended by your healthcare professional.

Establish a comfortable insulin treatment routine that you can follow every day. Many people take LANTUS® at night with their other nighttime medications, but it is up to your healthcare provider and you to determine the best time. If you take your LANTUS® at night, you may want to leave yourself a note on your nightstand as a way to remember.

Proper diet and exercise is an important part of a diabetes treatment routine. Check with your healthcare professional before changing any diet or exercise routines.

Your healthcare professional will show you the way to inject LANTUS®. For the proper way to inject with your insulin vial and syringe, review the LANTUS® Injection Video.

By consistently following a proper daily LANTUS® insulin treatment routine, you'll stand the greatest chance of making an impact on your treatment progress.

LANTUS® Insulin Injection Tips

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LANTUS® Insulin Injection Video

Important Safety Information for Lantus®

Prescription Lantus® is for adults with type 2 diabetes or adults and children (6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes who require long-acting insulin for the control of high blood sugar.

Lantus® SoloSTAR® is a disposable insulin delivery device (insulin pen). Needles and the SoloSTAR® pen must not be shared.

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. Do not change your insulin without talking with your doctor. The syringe must not contain any other medication or residue. You should not use Lantus® if you are allergic to insulin. Lantus® is a long-acting insulin you inject just once a day, at the same time each day. You must test your blood sugar levels while using an insulin such as Lantus®.

The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus®, is hypoglycemia, which may be serious. 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.

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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.

Prescription Lantus® is available in pharmacies.
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