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How Lantus For Diabetes Is Used?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Question: Hello there, I was curious, an individual has been been diagnoses with diabetes mellitus- type two, has been commenced on lantus daily, and their regular BGLS have ranged from 16 mmol/L - 26 mmol/L. Is there a period of time before this medication works or does this mean their units may need to be increased? Thanyou.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem I will like to tell you that lantus is is a long-acting basal insulin analogue, given once daily to help control the blood sugar . It has no time frame to act and has instant action from the day it is started . Normal blood glucose levels range from 4 to 6 mmol/L so other medicines need to be added . Short acting insulin needs to be added at breakfast and lunch time or he may increase the existing dose of lantus . Your treating doctor will be able to that efficiently as he knows the patient best . Take care. Dr. Shruti
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How Lantus For Diabetes Is Used?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem I will like to tell you that lantus is is a long-acting basal insulin analogue, given once daily to help control the blood sugar . It has no time frame to act and has instant action from the day it is started . Normal blood glucose levels range from 4 to 6 mmol/L so other medicines need to be added . Short acting insulin needs to be added at breakfast and lunch time or he may increase the existing dose of lantus . Your treating doctor will be able to that efficiently as he knows the patient best . Take care. Dr. Shruti