Lantus Users

libbyc · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-2003, 06:12 AM

I would like to hear from other Lantus users. I take 10 units before bedtime. My doctor says I could take it any time during the day. Does anyone take it at another time of the day rather than bedtime. How does that work for you?
Libby

statdeac · #2 (**permalink**) 07-23-2003, 06:22 AM

I take my dose only once a day at bedtime also. I've heard that some folks do twice per day.

Alysse404 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-23-2003, 11:40 AM

I take Lantus around dinner time (6:00) each day. When I started on Lantus almost 2 years ago, I gave it at bedtime for the first two weeks, but my numbers before bedtime were running higher than I wanted them to be, so my endo said it would be okay to try it at dinner time, and my numbers really improved - been doing it ever since!!!! Best of luck!

libbyc · #4 (**permalink**) 07-23-2003, 11:55 AM

Alysse404 do you also take Humalog at dinner. If you do, do you think the medicines get in the way of each other?
Libby

libbyc · #5 (**permalink**) 07-23-2003, 11:57 AM

Is there a chat room for this group to go to on this siite? Thanks

statdeac · #6 (**permalink**) 07-23-2003, 03:05 PM

Libby - theoretically, Lantus is peakless so time of day shouldn't matter as long as you are not taking it off schedule.

Alysse404 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-23-2003, 07:39 PM

Libby,
Yes, I also take Humalog with dinner when i also take my Lantus. The two insulins do not interfere with each other, and i honestly don't mind taking two shots at the same time. For me, it was more conveinient to take the shot at dinner time than at bedtime, because I rarely go to bed at the same night every night, but I generally eat at the same time each day, so that was the easiest time for me to remember to take the Lantus each day.
I hope things are going well for you! Keep us updated as to how Lantus works for you!

aaren · #8 (**permalink**) 07-24-2003, 10:34 PM

Lantus has really made my life easier, and allowed me to keep a tighter control and gives me a bit more freedom in conjunction with humalog as to what time I can take my meals.

Um, I might have misheard this, but does taking Lantus prevent future kidney problems?

Jon · #9 (**permalink**) 07-25-2003, 01:55 AM

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Originally posted by aaren
Um, I might have misheard this, but does taking Lantus prevent future kidney problems?

That is interesting. Is that because you have better control or is there something else about it I don't know?

libbyc · #10 (**permalink**) 07-28-2003, 06:58 AM

Hey aaren, I have never heard that but it makes sense if they blame kidney trouble on poor control then credit should be given for tighter control...right?
Lib

maverick · #11 (**permalink**) 07-28-2003, 09:41 AM

Libby,
I have been taking Lantus for about two years and it sure
does the trick for me.I have much better control than when I
was on Humulin U.I also had too high readings (6-10 PM)
so I now take 13 units at bedtime and 6 units at 7:30 AM and
my b/s is much better.I sure am thinking about a pump but can't
decide which one to try.
Best of luck and keep us updated,
Maverick

snydermom · #12 (**permalink**) 07-29-2003, 08:19 AM

libby - Ed takes his Lantus between 2 & 3 pm. When 1st put on insulin the doc "suggested" bedtime ... which is probably normal for most people. But his habits are sporadic & they said it was the *time consistency* that mattered. So if there is ONE time of day that will always work, that was ok. Hope this helped. Beth.

Tony · #13 (**permalink**) 07-29-2003, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by libbyc
Is there a chat room for this group to go to on this siite? Thanks

Not yet. But it is in the works. Hopefully this winter if not sooner.

HeatherP · #14 (**permalink**) 08-28-2003, 12:10 PM

Hi Libbyc. I take Lantus twice a day - 10 units @ bedtime and 8 units @ 7 am. I started on just one dose a day, but my sugars 3-4 hours after meals went up instead of remaining steady. Now for the most part my after-meal bs are right where they're supposed to be (unless I'm a bad girl). It does make me a little cranky, though - taking an extra shot at bedtime - it's good to hear that I could take it earlier, so I'll ck with my dr. the next time I go in. I also take Humalog before each meal.

lelvins · #15 (**permalink**) 09-10-2003, 08:25 PM

I take mine (25u) at 7am.