| Slipperyelm....Lantus isn't used alone. You need to use it with something else, since Lantus only controls your basal levels. If you use Lantus, then you need something like Prandin, metformin, or Byetta for your spikes. You take the Lantus and then see what your fasting levels are. You adjust the Lantus based on those fasting levels.
You also have to adjust whatever you're taking for the after meal spikes in order to keep the spikes low. In my case, I take Byetta. Since Byetta only comes in 5mcg and 10 mcg pens, you need to see what works for you. I use the 10mcg pens, and it works very well. Lantus by itself won't control your spikes.
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Presently taking Hyzaar, Byetta and Lantus
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