Help Double Dosed Lantus

[valc3]

I just screwed up big time. Did my Lantus twice. Now what?

[TvBabe]

Yikes Val....I think in that situation I'd phone my local ER and ask them what to do.

[KickStart101]

I agree with Mitchelle, Val, call 911 for advise or do you have a Telehealth # to call also. They should know too, what to do.. Geez, I looked up Lantus overdose on the net and even though the sub-title was there, there was nothing helpful. Also I would eat more and test every hour to see what's happening with your blood sugar.

[KickStart101]

Hey Val, how are ya doing????

[Tony]

This is the only info I foundIf you have missed a dose and are not sure what you should do, contact your doctor or health care professional for specific advice.

Do NOT use a double dose of your insulin.
If you double a dose, this may cause low blood sugar levels.

The risk of hyperglycaemia is increased if you:

• miss doses of Lantus or other insulins, or use less Lantus than you need
• have uncontrolled diabetes
• exercise less than usual
• eat more carbohydrates than usual
• are ill or stressed
• take certain other medicinessoruce (http://www.appco.com.au/appguide/drug.asp?drug_id=00073054&t=cmi)

[valc3]

Hey Val, how are ya doing????


Waiting on call back from Dr. This is a fine mess I've gotten myself into.

Thanks for asking.

[valc3]

Dr. called back. Since I live alone, going to visit the ER.

Thanks everyone

[KickStart101]

Waiting on call back from Dr. This is a fine mess I've gotten myself into.

Thanks for asking.

I would prefer to do neither, but double dosing Lantus is better
than double dosing a fast-acting Insulin, believe me. So I feel better
for you that way. If possible, (I know it's hard) I would try not to fall
asleep. Have you been testing? If so, how's your sugar-evel? I sure
hope your Doc calls soon.

[KickStart101]

Dr. called back. Since I live alone, going to visit the ER.

Thanks everyone

Oh Great, I'm relieved he called back. Good they'll be able to look after
you there and make sure that you don't go too far under. Your Welcome. Good luck and please post back this evening maybe.

[sydneya]

Hope you are doing okay now, Val. :nurse: Smart move to go to the ER. No sense taking chances. It is so easy to make a mistake with these insulins. Have a good rest of the night. :goodnight

[JediSkipdogg]

I would prefer to do neither, but double dosing Lantus is better
than double dosing a fast-acting Insulin, believe me. So I feel better
for you that way. If possible, (I know it's hard) I would try not to fall
asleep. Have you been testing? If so, how's your sugar-evel? I sure
hope your Doc calls soon.

Actually, double dosing a fact acting is better than a long acting. The fast acting all takes effect in about 4 hours, therefore you can eat right now and counteract it. Now if you were taking fast acting for say going to an all you can eat buffet, then you may be in troulbe. But for the normal person, it can be simply fixed by drinking OJ and maybe having a desert. The problem with double dosing on a long acting like Lantus is you have 24 hours you have to watch your BG levels continually (pretty much every hour) and therefore it's hard for one to fall asleep or do anything. And eating is pretty much unknown as you have no idea what it will do to the BG.

Either way, I'm glad he is going to the ER. Let us know how it turns out.

[lgvincent]

Val, do you have a meter like the OneTouch UltraSmart or the Accu-Chek Complete? I have had problems with forgetting I had taken an injection ant then taking another one or forgetting to take one at all. After I started using the Complete meter, these mistakes have dropped a lot for me.

[valc3]

Actually, double dosing a fact acting is better than a long acting. The fast acting all takes effect in about 4 hours, therefore you can eat right now and counteract it. Now if you were taking fast acting for say going to an all you can eat buffet, then you may be in troulbe. But for the normal person, it can be simply fixed by drinking OJ and maybe having a desert. The problem with double dosing on a long acting like Lantus is you have 24 hours you have to watch your BG levels continually (pretty much every hour) and therefore it's hard for one to fall asleep or do anything. And eating is pretty much unknown as you have no idea what it will do to the BG.

Either way, I'm glad he is going to the ER. Let us know how it turns out.

That just about sums it up. Home from the ER. I'll spend the rest of the day monitoring and keeping bg up.

I broke my night time dosing routine and screwed up. First and last time I do that.

Thanks everyone

[KickStart101]

Actually, double dosing a fact acting is better than a long acting. The fast acting all takes effect in about 4 hours, therefore you can eat right now and counteract it. Now if you were taking fast acting for say going to an all you can eat buffet, then you may be in troulbe. But for the normal person, it can be simply fixed by drinking OJ and maybe having a desert. The problem with double dosing on a long acting like Lantus is you have 24 hours you have to watch your BG levels continually (pretty much every hour) and therefore it's hard for one to fall asleep or do anything. And eating is pretty much unknown as you have no idea what it will do to the BG.

Hey Kevin: Well, I am a "normal" Diabetic and I am effected worse by
double dosing fast-acting as I mentioned because it is a constant 4-5 hard
hours of lows and of trying to consume food/beverages(OJ does very little for me at that point)and I also mentioned about the severe nausea and definite ER visit.
On the other, the over dosing of long-lasting isn't hard for me since I
have time to think(clearly), plan on what to eat and drink, how often to
test so I keep my BS in good range, call my Doc.to inform him of what's
going on and ask for any other suggestions and to also mention it to my Hubbie, just in case. Yes, it is a longer process but easier for me since I have the time to plan and react effectively. Just goes to show you that
ALL Diabetics are NOT cut from the same cloth. Thankfully, I haven't
double dosed in many years. Knock on wood. :)

hand