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By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
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Unused Insulin Rule

Unused Insulin Rule

I have read articles referring to the unused insulin rule. Could you elaborate?

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By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
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Using Lantus® (Glargine)

Using Lantus® (Glargine)

I am currently taking Ultralente (breakfast 10U, dinner 13U). If I switched to a once daily injection of Lantus®, how would my dosage change? What time do you take it? Do you need to adjust the mealtime doses of Humalog®?

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By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
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When to Take Lantus® (Glargine)

When to Take Lantus® (Glargine)

Is it better to take Lantus®, in the morning or in the evening?

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By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
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Why Does Lantus Peak and Dip?

Why Does Lantus Peak and Dip?

I have been a Type I diabetic for 43 years. I have been taking Lantus® at bedtime and Humalog® before meals. Lantus is not supposed to peak but I find it does 8 to 12 hours after I take it. I cannot always catch my hypoglycemic episodes as I lost that ability a few years ago. I also find that approximately 18 to 20 hours after my Lantus shot, before dinner, my blood sugar starts creeping up. I don't always eat 3 times a day, usually eating at 11a.m. and 6p.m. Why does my Lantus peak and dip ...

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By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
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Why does insulin have to be injected?

Why does insulin have to be injected?

Why does insulin have to be injected?

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