After eating, the blood glucose level rises and the pancreas sends out insulin to take the sugar to the cells. People with diabetes either do not make insulin or cannot properly utilize the insulin their bodies make. High blood sugar creates health problems and may make the individual feel fatigued and thirsty.
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If you're using a long acting insulin such as Lantus, it's providing you a steady stream of basal insulin all day non-stop. With the pump, it supplies you with custom hourly basal rates that you can adjust.. so instead of one injection that lasts 24hrs, it will give you 1u or so per hour.
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Does any one have any information on how long Lantus takes to work, what the maximum dose is....and if eventually it will help me. I know I sound like i want a quick fix, but I have been dealing with this for almost 5 months and want my life back. 3/17/08 #2. rascal999 View Profile. View Forum Posts.
https://www.diabetesdaily.com/forum/type-1-5-diabetes/13553-i-need-lantus-info-help-please/
URINE GLUCOSE. With the long duration of action of glargine, there should be minimal periods when blood glucose is >14mmol/L (240mg/dL) for cats treated for more than 2 to 3 weeks, and hence well controlled cats should almost always be 0 or 1+ for urine glucose.
http://drjohnson.com/a_article_companion_animal_cat_lantus_diabetes.html
Levemir also has a reputation for not lasting quite a long as Lantus, and this is true. Lantus generally gives most people a full 24 hours, while Levemir can run anywhere from 18 to 22 hours—so it often requires two shots. While some regard this as a minus, I actually think it is a plus. The need to take two shots opens the possibility of making the two shots different volume.
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I have major swings. Yesterday was told by a nurse that the Lantus I take is really low compared to amount of Humalog I take, but she never told me HOW much she thought I should be taking. I take 1.5 u Humalog per carb for all meals (for last 3 weeks - has changed many times). I'm supposed to take 11 u Lantus in am.
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*Eligibility restrictions apply. Prescription Lantus® is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and pediatric patients (children 6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar. Do not use Lantus® to treat diabetic ketoacidosis.
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Levemir® is a man-made insulin that can help provide the insulin your body needs between meals and while you’re sleeping. As a long-acting (or basal) insulin, Levemir® provides blood sugar control for up to 24 hours and lowers your A1C. Diabetes care starts with a good diet and exercise plan and may include a treatment option that is right for you. This treatment may include taking insulin, or a combination of insulin and other medicine.
https://www.levemir.com/considering-levemir/how-levemir-works.html
Lows are fairly minor when taking insulin this way as long as your overall Lantus dose is pretty accurate. Lantus DOES have a slight peak about 4 hours after injection. if injecting at night, your peak is happening while you sleep and this could be the main problem after weight-building excercise.
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Decrease dose if biochemical or clinical hypoglycemia occurs. It is suggested that cats stay in hospital for 3 days to check the initial response to insulin, or home glucose curves are obtained for the first 3 days. Recheck at 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks after the cat is sent home, and then as required.
http://drjohnson.com/a_article_companion_animal_cat_lantus_diabetes.html
how long does it take lantus to work?
Lantus takes 24 hours to work.