Is dosing the same for Lantus and Levemir?

Levemir contains insulin detemir and is injected once daily (with dinner or at bedtime), or twice daily. Lantus contains insulin glargine and is injected as one daily dose at the same time each day.

Can Lantus and Levemir interchangeably?

Levemir lasts for 42 days once opened, Lantus for 28 days. They should not be used together but are usually included in a regimen with short or rapid-acting insulins. Although both Levemir and Lantus are long-acting insulins, one should not be substituted for the other except on a doctor’s advice.

How much Levemir should I take?

Dosage for type 2 diabetes If you’re just starting to use insulin, the recommended starting dose for Levemir is 10 units, or 0.1 to 0.2 units per kg of body weight. You’ll take Levemir once a day in the evening or divide it into two doses a day.

How much Lantus should I take?

The usual starting dose of Lantus for people with type 2 diabetes is 0.2 units/kg. (There are about 2.2 lb/kg.) The maximum starting dose of Lantus is 10 units a day. Lantus is typically taken once a day, not twice a day.

What insulin is equivalent to Levemir?

There are a couple of alternatives to Levemir that you may want to talk with your doctor about. First off, Lantus and the more affordable biosimilar, Basaglar, are both long-acting insulins used for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Lantus and Basaglar provide the same units of insulin per milliliter as Levemir.

Is Levemir the same as Humalog?

Levemir is a long-acting human insulin analog used to treat diabetes in adults and children. Humalog is a fast-acting insulin used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes in adults.

Why is Levemir given at night?

When NPH is added at nighttime, glargine or detemir can be taken once daily at a lower dose than if used without NPH. This minimizes the risk of having glucose levels drop between meals during the day. By adding a modest evening or bedtime dose of NPH, a nighttime/early-morning peak can be achieved.

What happens if you take too much Levemir?

Levemir Overdose If you administer too much Levemir, your blood sugar may fall low (hypoglycemia). You can treat mild low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) by drinking or eating something sugary right away (fruit juice, sugar candies, or glucose tablets).

How much Humalog should I take?

Based on recommendations from the American Diabetes Association, the starting dose for rapid-acting insulins such as Humalog is about 4 units, or about 10% of your long-acting insulin dose. You should take your dose of rapid-acting insulin at your largest meal of the day.

What is a 30 day supply of Levemir?

It is a long-acting insulin that is usually given once or twice a day. Prime members pay $472.10 for a 30-day supply. This medicine is for injection under the skin. Take this medicine at the same time(s) each day.

Do you have to refrigerate Levemir FlexPen?

After initial use, the LEVEMIR® FlexTouch® must NOT be stored in a refrigerator and must NOT be stored with the needle in place. Keep the opened (in use) LEVEMIR® FlexTouch® away from direct heat and light at room temperature, below 30°C (86°F).

Are Lantus and Levemir the same thing?

Levemir (detemir) and Lantus (glargine) are both long acting insulins and no difference has been found in their efficacy however, weight gain and night-time hypoglycemia appear to be less with Levemir.

How to switch from Levemir to Lantus?

Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your desire to switch to Lantus.

Inject the same number of units of Lantus at the same time periods as you were injecting Levemir.

Monitor your blood glucose closely between the 12 and 24 hours after your initial Lantus injection,and discuss any changes with your doctor.

What is the difference between Levemir and Lantus insulin?

Levemir may cause more injection site reactions compared with Lantus; however, Lantus may have more of a detrimental effect on mitochondria. Both are available as vials or cartridges and cost is similar although Lantus is often discounted. Levemir lasts for 42 days once opened, Lantus for 28 days.

Levemir is a solution of insulin detemir, and Lantus is a solution of insulin glargine. Insulin glargine is also available as the brand Toujeo. Both insulin detemir and insulin glargine are basal insulin formulas. That means that they work slowly to lower your blood sugar levels.