Type 1 How to split lantus dose?

[Tubzi]

Hi all!

Im thinking of splitting my lantus dose to help with high bgs in the morning.

My sugars are fairly level overnight but start rising about 1/2 to 1 hour before i wake up.

How would i split my lantus into 2 doses to maybe help with this?

Im thinking start with 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 at night. But if i need more insulin to help the morning bg rise would i consider taking more lantus in the morning and less at night or vice versa?
I currently take 22 units.

Sorry if this seems like a stupid question!
Thanks in advance..

 

[noblehead]

Your question isn't stupid @Tubzi

Never did split my lantus dose but I would take more in the evening than the morning to address the morning bg rise. Just keep checking your bg levels through the night until you get the balance right.

 

[db89]

I split mine 12 hours apart although my dose is smaller but found I need more overnight than during the day. I started half and half and this led to lows in the afternoon and higher morning results so I take around 60% at 19:30 and the other 40% at 07:30 right now.

 

[Soplewis12]

I split my lantus following consultants advise to stop rise in BG which happened between 5.30 & 6.00am. I previously took 15 units @ 7am. I now take 8 units @ 7am & 7 units @ 10pm. It's worked for me. I know everyone is different but worth a go. Might be worth a quick phonecall to your nurse. Best of luck

 

[Daibell]

Don't forget the morning liver dump may be causing your early morning rise and splitting the Lantus may not help.