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All rights reserved. What Causes Autoimmune Diabetes? Who Is At Risk? Always consult your healthcare provider. Why is clear insulin cloudy? Inserting the needle into the cloudy insulin bottle Important: Do not push the plunger because this would force clear insulin into your cloudy insulin bottle. If clear insulin is mixed in the bottle of cloudy, it will alter the action of your other doses from that bottle. Can Detemir be mixed with other insulins? A rapid- or short-acting insulin is often prescribed with Levemir.
However, Levemir should never be mixed in the same syringe with other insulins before injection. How do you draw clear cloudy insulin?
Be very careful not to move the plunger. When mixing insulin which is drawn up first? When you mix regular insulin with another type of insulin, always draw the regular insulin into the syringe first.
When you mix two types of insulins other than regular insulin, it does not matter in what order you draw them into the syringe. Can Lantus be given with other insulins? Can I mix Lantus with another insulin? Do not mix Lantus with any other insulin or solution. It will not work as intended, and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be serious.
How long after taking Humalog can you take Lantus? Take Humalog within 15 minutes before eating or right after eating a meal. Why is Lantus given at night?
Lantus is approved only for bedtime dosing. Do not share needles, insulin pens, or syringes with others. Do NOT reuse needles.
Before starting Lantus, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have liver or kidney problems, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or if you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed.
Change rotate your injection sites within the area you chose with each dose to reduce your risk of getting lipodystrophy pitted or thickened skin and localized cutaneous amyloidosis skin with lumps at the injection sites.
Heart failure can occur if you are taking insulin together with certain medicines called TZDs thiazolidinediones , even if you have never had heart failure or other heart problems. If you already have heart failure, it may get worse while you take TZDs with Lantus. Your treatment with TZDs and Lantus may need to be changed or stopped by your doctor if you have new or worsening heart failure. Tell your doctor if you have any new or worsening symptoms of heart failure, including:. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including OTC medicines, vitamins, and supplements, including herbal supplements.
Lantus should be taken once a day at the same time every day. Test your blood sugar levels while using insulin, such as Lantus. Do not make any changes to your dose or type of insulin without talking to your healthcare provider.
Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision. Do NOT dilute or mix Lantus with any other insulin or solution. It will not work as intended and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be serious.
Lantus must only be used if the solution is clear and colorless with no particles visible. Always make sure you have the correct insulin before each injection. While using Lantus, do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Lantus affects you. You should not drink alcohol or use other medicines that contain alcohol. The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus, is low blood sugar hypoglycemia , which may be serious and life threatening.
It may cause harm to your heart or brain. Other possible side effects may include swelling, weight gain, low potassium levels, injection site reactions, including changes in fat tissue at the injection site, and allergic reactions. Please talk to your healthcare provider about proper injection technique and follow instructions in the Instruction Leaflet that accompanies the pen. Click here for Full Prescribing Information for Lantus. Click here for information on Sharps Medical Waste Disposal.
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Upon registration, patients receive all program details. Sanofi US reserves the right to change the maximum cap amount, rescind, revoke, or amend these programs without notice. Prescription Toujeo is a long-acting man-made insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children who are 6 years of age and older with diabetes mellitus.
Do not take Toujeo if you have low blood sugar or if you are allergic to insulin or any of the ingredients in Toujeo. Do not share your pen s with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.
Before starting Toujeo, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have liver or kidney problems, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.
Heart failure can occur if you are taking insulin together with pills called TZDs thiazolidinediones , even if you have never had heart failure or other heart problems. If you have heart failure, it may get worse while you take TZDs with Toujeo. Your treatment with TZDs and Toujeo may need to be changed or stopped by your doctor if you have new or worsening heart failure. Tell your doctor if you have any new or worsening symptoms including:.
Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including OTC medicines, vitamins, and supplements, and herbal supplements. Toujeo should be taken at the same time once a day. Test your blood sugar levels daily while using any insulin. Do not change your dose or type of insulin without talking to your doctor. Verify you have the correct insulin before each injection. Do NOT use a syringe to remove Toujeo from your pen.
Your dose for Toujeo may be different from other insulins you have taken. Do NOT dilute or mix Toujeo with any other insulin or solution. Use Toujeo only if the solution is clear and colorless with no particles visible. While using Toujeo, do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Toujeo affects you. The most common side effect of any insulin, including Toujeo, is low blood sugar hypoglycemia , which may be serious and life-threatening. Severe hypoglycemia may cause harm to your heart or brain.
Toujeo may cause severe allergic reactions that can lead to death. Toujeo may have additional side effects including swelling, weight gain, low potassium, and injection site reactions which may include change in fat tissue, skin thickening, redness, swelling, and itching.
It is important to perform a safety test when using a new pen for the first time. Talk to your doctor about proper injection technique and follow instructions in the Instruction Leaflet that comes with the pen. Click here for Full Prescribing Information for Toujeo. These medical problems may make you more likely to get pancreatitis. The pain may be felt in the back area. The pain may happen with or without vomiting. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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Do not share needles, pens, or syringes with others. View Video Transcript. Step one: check the insulin. Step two: attach the needle. Laura: Wipe the rubber seal with alcohol.
Laura: Remove the protective seal from a new needle. Step three: perform a safety test. Laura: Always perform the safety test before each injection.
Take off the inner needle cap and discard it. Step four: select the dose. Step five: inject the dose. Laura: Use the injection method as instructed by your healthcare professional. In the fatty tissue on the outer back area of your upper arm. Or in your thighs. Remember, the injection site should be changed each time you inject. Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab. Then insert the needle into the skin. Step six: remove and discard the needle. Storing your pen.
How to Inject Lantus with a Vial and Syringe If your doctor told you to take Lantus using a vial and syringe, this presentation can help walk you through it, step by step. Before You Get Started:. Wash your hands Make sure the insulin is clear and colorless.
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