How do you use Lantus Solostar insulin glargine?

Keep the pen straight, insert the needle into your skin. Use your thumb to press the injection button all the way down. When the number in the dose window returns to 0 as you inject, slowly count to 10 before removing. (Counting to 10 will make sure you get your full insulin dose.)

What is the best way to take Lantus?

LANTUS® DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Lantus® can be administered any time of day.
Use Lantus® once a day at the same time every day.
Inject your dose into 1 of the 3 areas shown below.
Rotate injection sites from one injection to the next to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy and localized cutaneous amyloidosis.

How do you administer glargine?

You can inject your insulin glargine in your upper arm, thigh, or stomach. Never inject insulin glargine into a vein or muscle. Change (rotate) the injection site within the chosen area with each dose; try to avoid injecting the same site more often than once every 1 to 2 weeks.

Should I take Lantus in the morning or at night?

Lantus may be given at any time of the day, as long as the dose is given consistently the same time daily to prevent a rise in blood glucose levels.

How do you know when insulin pen is empty?

Look at the window in the pen to make sure the liquid is clear and has no color or specks. Do not use the pen if it is not clear, has a color or specks.

Should Lantus be taken with food?

Lantus (insulin glargine) is a man made form of a long acting insulin that is given by injection to diabetic patients, to lower their high blood sugar levels. Lantus is designed to give a steady level of insulin over 24 hours, even when you are not eating such as between meals and overnight.

Can you eat after taking Lantus insulin?

Don’t wait more than 15 minutes to eat after taking a mealtime insulin. Rapid-acting (mealtime) insulins were designed to be taken right before you eat to help you control your blood sugar more effectively.

How do you start insulin glargine?

The simplest way to begin insulin therapy is to add a long-acting basal insulin, such as insulin glargine, once per day[3]. Basal insulin therapy is an efficient glycemia-lowering treatment, provided it is delivered in the appropriate doses.

Can you mix regular insulin with glargine?

Regular insulin is usually given 30 minutes before a meal. It can also be mixed in the same syringe with longer-acting NPH insulin or given separately immediately after each other. Note: Glargine cannot be mixed with it.

Do you need to eat when taking Lantus?

How long does it take for Lantus to lower blood sugar?

Long-acting: It begins working around four hours after injection and it has the ability to work for up to 24 hours. These insulins do not peak but are steady throughout the day. Examples of long-acting insulin including glargine (Lantus) and detemir (Levemir).

How do I select the dose of the Lantus® solostar® pen?

The dose can be selected by adjusting the dosage selector dial from 1 to 80 Units. The Lantus ® SoloSTAR ® pen uses disposable, single-use needles that are either pushed or screwed onto threads located at the tip of the pen body. Needles are not provided with the Lantus ® SoloSTAR ® pen.

What is Lantus (insulin glargine)?

Lantus (insulin glargine) is the man made form of a long acting insulin that is given by injection to diabetic patients, to control their high blood sugar levels. Lantus comes in two dosage forms, the Lantus 3mL SoloStar prefilled pen and the Lantus 10mL multiple dose vial .

When should I Prime my ledlantus solostar?

Lantus SoloStar should be primed before each use, this is sometimes called a safety test. This should be done to remove any bubbles, to ensure that the pen is working properly and that the device can administer the dose of insulin required.

How do you store a Lantus pen after opening?

HOW TO STORE YOUR OPENED LANTUS SOLOSTAR PEN After its first use, don’t refrigerate the Lantus SoloStar pen. Keep it at room temperature only (below 86°F). After 28 days, throw your opened Lantus pen away—even if it still has insulin in it.Keep Lantus away from direct heat and light.