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Blood Sugar Control
Blood Sugar Control
Why keeping your blood sugar under control is so important
Paying attention to your blood sugar levels and doing what you can to keep them
under control now can help prepare you for success down the road.
Get on track for blood sugar control
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Your doctor will set blood sugar goals with you. It may take some time to get in the right ranges
and your dose may change from time to time, but be patient.
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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 it.
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Keeping a log can be one of the most important ways to achieve blood sugar control.
Learn how and why it's important.
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Learn the Signs |
Blood Sugar Log |
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Understanding Your Blood Sugar Log
Once you start your log, you'll spot patterns, important clues that will help you
and your doctor make any necessary changes to help you improve blood sugar control.
Understanding Your 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.
“I've learned that it's very important to take care of myself first, so I can take care of others too.”
-Mary Ellen, taking Lantus® SoloSTAR® since 2003
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.