Hi there:
I have been on Lantus for 1 1/2 yrs now. I have had some side effects like mood swings, Profuse sweating(not sure if it was a hypo attack or a "hot flash'"

There is a web site for lantus users. It is quite informative. If I may ask joe_34 what part of Scotland are u from? I lived there for awhile.
Heather W. (your Canadian friend)