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Lantus Dose

ainiabdul

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Location
Bali
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
Dislikes
Not having chocolate, it's a darn disaster!
I know that there have been a lot of posts on basal insulin.
I am a bit overwhelmed with the giant information posted by people and having difficulties sorting out which is which.
I am very new to diabetes. Puzzled here and there many times, but working on it.
Since I last diagnosed 3 weeks ago, I have been suggested by my doc to take 12 units of Lantus every night before bed.
I am reading more about good morning reading now and I am aiming to have mine below 100 mg/dl.
However, I haven't really been able to do this.
The last few days I woke up with 120-140 mg/dl for my FBG.
So far, I have only been successful with one morning with BG 94 mg/dl!
Should I be increasing my lantus dose?
I am 119 pounds, by the way.
I have read that to get the approximate dose, I can calculate by dividing my weight to 4.
So 119/4 = dose of basal insulin I need.
What do you think of this?
Should I be consulting with my doctor again?

Oh there's so much to learn.
But I am not giving upppppp

Thank you!
 
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Mention your bg readings to your Dr and they will advise you on adjusting your basal insulin, for two or three nights why don't you do a bg check before bed, during the night and upon waking which will be useful to your Dr/Diabetes Care Team.
 
noblehead said:
Mention your bg readings to your Dr and they will advise you on adjusting your basal insulin, for two or three nights why don't you do a bg check before bed, during the night and upon waking which will be useful to your Dr/Diabetes Care Team.
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Thanks noblehead.
When you mentioned during the night, is it at around mid-night and (or) early morning time like 1 or 2 am?
 
ainiabdul said:
Thanks noblehead.
When you mentioned during the night, is it at around mid-night and (or) early morning time like 1 or 2 am?
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I go to bed around 11pm and when doing a basal check I tested around 2-3am when on injections.
 
noblehead said:
I go to bed around 11pm and when doing a basal check I tested around 2-3am when on injections.
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Will check mine at around 1-2 am then, as my bed/lantus time is at 10 pm.
Cheers noblehead. Useful information. Thanks a lot.
 
Hi Kristin251, average BG before bed is 100 to 120 just now it is 99



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What I did was tweaked slowly until I found the dose that kept me within about 10. Think like a pancreas says if over 30 take another unit and if lower than 30 take 1 less unit until you hit your target. This might be something you want to discuss with your diabetic team though.

Another thing that helps is a small fat / protein snack like a tsp peanut better or a few nuts. Some people have a bite of cheese but I don't do dairy. I have 1/4 hot dog and a spoonful of avocado if I'm slightly higher than I like and I am lower at fasting. 1 unit keeps me steady and two will drop me too much so if I'm over 95 at bed I have a snack and wake up around 85, my bingo number
 
Kristin, today I woke up with 114 mg/dl
still not what I am aiming for but yes will try your tips for sure. Thank you for sharing with me. I am feeling a bit better about this diabetes "monster" from time to time with a friendly assistance from fellow diabetics..


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Good you're figuring it out. Testing testing...I call it BS BS. LOL. it s a beast but we can control it. My lantus dose also depends on my bed time number. Once you find your steady you can go from there.
 
Kristin251 said:
Good you're figuring it out. Testing testing...I call it BS BS. LOL. it s a beast but we can control it. My lantus dose also depends on my bed time number. Once you find your steady you can go from there.
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Will try on your tips this evening.
Geared up with few nuts and cheese.
Will let you know what my fasting BG tomorrow xxx
 
ainiabdul said:
Will try on your tips this evening.
Geared up with few nuts and cheese.
Will let you know what my fasting BG tomorrow xxx
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Interested to know. Could take a few days and playing with it until you get where you want to be
 
a change in your lantus dose can take 2-3 days before results are seen on your BG meter.
take things slowly , test during the night as @noblehead suggests
and be sure to liaise regularly with your medical team.
remember it is a marathon race -not a sprint !!

all the best !!
 
That's what they told me but I find lantus to not even last 24 hours. I dose depending on my bedtime number every night. Could be because I am only taking one or two units.
 
@Kristin251 appreciate that is your experience after a few years but let's remember the OP is diagnosed 3 weeks ago and just beginning her journey
Slowly slowly always is a prudent course given the length of time we live with D

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110 mg/dl this morning
looking up!


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