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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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used to use it, now on pump
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I love Lantus!
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is working, one doctor put me on too much and that caused really bad anxiety and for me not to trust it. my next doctor brought the dosage down it is working fine.
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Started out with 10 units nightly in late October and am now up to 30 units but it is working very well!
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Somewhat helping
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Solostar
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He gets this at bedtime.
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Works pretty well. Have some low blood sugars in the morning.
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7mg twice per day
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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]
