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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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long ago, I don't really remember
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Worked in the past. Hoping it will work again.
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I take 22 uits at 9pm every night. It is helping me keep my sugars in the normal range.
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dont always remmeber to take
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Have been on lantis for a yea and it controls my sugar levels pretty well.
Working / Worked
He has been on Lantus for a little over a week and it seems to be working for him.
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It works well; some problems with hypo. while I sleep.
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I use lantis it works good cause it has an even effect it doesent have a peek that can sometimes make you feel ill , plus you don't have to take as much as you woudl with other insulins
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It is working great for me!!
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Works well. Really hurts though, but I've found it doesn't hurt as much if injected in the stomach and if it's cold. It isn't very adjustable thought (some days I'm more active than others). I've had a hard time finding the correct dosage.
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Discussions
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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]
