help!

[jusrelaxin]

So I went to my Endo on friday and we discussed a new insulin for my night time one.Im currently on N whatever the real name is I dont remember right now.But she asked me to call my insurance and ask if they cover a different one...
the problem is...I dont remember the name..I remember it started with an L...can anyone help me?

[drummingfool]

Lantus is the name of it. Its what Im on and Its really good!

[UpNorth]

It could also be Levemir... ****, why do both Lantus and Levemir start with L haha

[hodgsonsurvivor]

It should be on your script. Otherwise, call your doctor and find out! :o

[Jalama]

Until I made the change from NPH to Lantus I didn't realize how much it was bothering me. I would have major lows like clockwork before lunch every day. I was increasing the NPH to bring down highs and instead making myself go lower than ever due to the peaking time. Lantus was much better, although towards the end of the day when it was wearing off my numbers seemed to creep up - I think it has an 18 hour life, but I took it only once a day. I'm on a pump now though and have been amazed at the improvements in my blood sugars and overall quality of life. There's quite a lot of board discussion on Lantus, some people had concerns, but it was a changing point for me. Good luck with whatever you do.

[jusrelaxin]

Thanks guys! Much appreciated! My insurance luckily covers both!

[poodlebone]

Until I made the change from NPH to Lantus I didn't realize how much it was bothering me. I would have major lows like clockwork before lunch every day. I was increasing the NPH to bring down highs and instead making myself go lower than ever due to the peaking time. Lantus was much better, although towards the end of the day when it was wearing off my numbers seemed to creep up - I think it has an 18 hour life, but I took it only once a day. I'm on a pump now though and have been amazed at the improvements in my blood sugars and overall quality of life. There's quite a lot of board discussion on Lantus, some people had concerns, but it was a changing point for me. Good luck with whatever you do.

I had the same problems with NPH although it would hit me around 3pm. Lantus also didn't last 24 hours and when I took it once at night I'd wake up low and be high by dinner. Splitting it in two doses helped some but the pump was the best solution.

[jusrelaxin]

the only problem i was having with the N was waking up high in the mornings and not meeting my target numbers...other than that im pretty okay during the day.