change from Insulatard to Lantus , how many units to use ?

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valerian

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Hi everyone

I'm going to change from Insulatard to Lantus (i'm type 2 ) .I'm currently take 24 units of Insulatard once a day at 9 pm ,but i want to change to LAntus one a day at the same time but i dont know how many units of lantus i should use? Can you give me advice pls ? Thank you all .
 
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Re: change from Insulatard to Lantus , how many units to use

Hi
Did your doctor not advice you. They should of, i would give them a ring as all diabetics are different. i am a T1 diabetic and am on novarapid penfil (fast acting insulin) and 22 units of Lantus solar star at night.
Please contact your diabetic nurse or gp, which one changed your insulin.
Please let me know how you get on.
Take care
Tracey
 
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Re: change from Insulatard to Lantus , how many units to use

Yes I would do as Tracey suggests and ask your diabetes care team what dose you should start at.
 
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Re: change from Insulatard to Lantus , how many units to use

Hi,

Agreed with the two above, starting doses should always be advised by your diabetes care team!

It's common when switching insulins to purposely use a lower dose to start with, it's always easier to start with too little so you can work your way up to the correct dose rather than risk starting the dose too high and be battling low blood glucose levels!

Hope the switch goes nice and smooth for you! :)
 
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