Lantus User Reviews

Lantus User Reviews

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Comment from: philip, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

I have had great results with this, since I was diagnosed 11 months ago I have been on numerous different medications. My A1C b4 beginning this was 10.4, but now my b/s stays in the low to mid 100's 2 hours after a meal with a lower carb meal plan. The only problem I've had is getting properly adjusted, I take 28 units a day and have dropped below 70 and became disoriented twice, but lower dosages than that don't seem to work near as well. I cannot wait until I get my next blood results in a couple months because I finally feel as though I've gained control of my blood sugar. I hope this helps some of you. Published: January 28, 2008 ::

Comment from: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

I take 80U of Lantus every night now. Started out at 40U which helped for awhile, but now everytime I go see my Doctor the dosage goes up, as my A1C's have been always high. Since increasing my dosage I have put on 30lbs, which I am not happy about. I also take 1000mg of metformin as well being on a sliding scale for Novalog. I eat smaller meals now and to a certain point I try to avoid eating if possible as my bloodsugars will go through the roof. Published: December 09, 2008 ::

Comment from: JDF, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

I have experienced fatigue, depression,chills and blood sugars are inconsistent; not stablized. Published: October 16, 2007 ::

Comment from: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Up to 25mg at night of Lantus, Plus 100mg Glucophage and 10 Glucatrol. No change in high (250+) sugar readings. Published: February 05, 2008 ::

Comment from: lanyus junkie , 25-34 Male on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)

I have had prety good results with this med only negative is it burns when going in and can be painful at injection site for a hour or so.. Published: December 24, 2007 ::

Comment from: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)

I have been a diabetic (type 1) for 34 yrs and this works good for me I only take 10units and morning and 10 units at night.....YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER ITS ALL IN WHAT YOU EAT!!!!!!!!!!! If you dont eat right then your blood sugars will not be right !! lows and highs !! i USE 1 UNIT OF NOVOLOG FOR EVERY 10 CARBS.. SO IF I EAT A BAGEL WITH CREAM CHEESE THAT IS APROX. 31 CARBS SO I TAKE 3 UNITS OF NOVOLOG. Look for this book "Calorie Fat & Carbohydrate Counter" works GREAT. It has in this book, Diabetes Diet Guide and 200 fast food restaurants and every thing that you could think of in this book to look up the contents of it. AGAIN ITS ALL IN WHAT YOU EAT!!!! Published: May 12, 2008 ::

Comment from: doggie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)

I keep increasing my Lantus and blood sugars do not go down much...Watching my diet and I think I'm gaining weight....... Published: March 07, 2008 ::

Comment from: rrwingert, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

I'm taking 100units every evening and bg still 240 or greater in am have been counting carbs and using novolog sliding scale with meals as well have had some sugars over 300. Just don't think this is working for me maybe need to go back to my old NPH doses Published: December 31, 2008 ::

Comment from: 19 years on insulin, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)

I have been on lantus for 5 years the night sweats were so bad i would change my night wear up to three times a night, and bedding. Blood suger was fair but the side affects were too much. Published: February 11, 2008 ::

Comment from: sassafras, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

I have only been on this for a short time and don't have really good results yet, but the one thing that bothers me is that about 3-4 hours after injecting i get really sick to my stomach, was wondering if others has this problem. Published: February 15, 2009 ::

Comment from: blue1985, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

I have been diabetic for almost 8 years and started using this insulin a couple years ago. I started out taking 14 units and I have been knocked down to taking just 4. I am concerned though because even with 4 units, I have to almost triple how much I eat before I go to bed. It is quite convenient because I only have to take it once every night before I go to bed, but the side effects can be crazy. In my opinion, this stuff is ridiculously strong. Published: March 01, 2008 ::


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