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Lantus is a long-acting basal insulin analogue, usually given once or twice daily to help control the blood sugar level of those with diabetes. Its theoretical advantage is that it has a 24 hour duration of action, with a "peakless" profile. Thus, it more closely resembles the basal insulin secretion of the normal panc... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Diabetes Type 1 | 345 |
95% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 273 |
93% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 3 |
100% |
| Bereavement | 1 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 94% (630
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Lantus Reviews
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works long acting
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Helps keep my BG nice and even.
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Works great.
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20 units am 10 units pm
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i just changed taking this i use to take it all at bedtime now i take half in the morning and then the other half at bedtimethis i think has helped out also
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45 units per night
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was not good enough. so doctor changed
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i have a burning feeling at the injection site,my doctor said it is because it turns solid.
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1 time a day
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I've been on Lantus for years, with no problems.
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Lantus and Cancer
Very sensible advice from Diabetes Uk about this: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Guide-to-Diabetes-extra-pages/Lantus-and-possible-cance... [More] -
Lantus and Cancer
Oh this was indeed a very interesting read. I hadn't heard of a cancer link before but then again so many of the drugs I am on proclaim they may incr... [More] -
Lantus and Cancer
I just got a phone call from a friend who heard on CNBC that they are lowering the value of stock of Lantus due to it may increase a diabetics risk of... [More] -
byetta and Lantus
I am on 10 units of Lantus! My fast blood sugar ranges between 79, and the 90's I am still working on getting my night time numbers down under 150! ... [More] -
byetta and Lantus
I just read a few posts down about using byetta. Question: do you take that before each meal? and can it be used in conjunction with Lantus, which ... [More]
