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Newbie Q: Lantus & Humalog taken close together

Tfqleeds

Tfqleeds

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Leeds
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hello,

Recently diagnosed and started injecting about ten days ago. The nurse told me to take the slow release Lantus Solostar at 2pm and the fast acting Humalog pen three times per day with meals. I opted to take the Lantus at 3pm to give a little bit of breathing space from lunch time.

I travel a lot and I am finding that due to work and various other reasons my lunch time seems to be falling later and later around 2pm-3pm.

My question is does this matter? If I take both injections close together? Obviously I will discuss this with the nurse next time I get the opportunity but does anybody have an opinion on the best time to take the slow release insulin? I was thinking maybe before bed. At the moment I am only getting consistently good BG readings post breakfast before lunch.
 
With lantus you should try and keep the doses 24 hours apart although there's is some flexibility and an hour either way shouldn't make that much difference, but you can take it morning, afternoon or late evening.

I use to take mine before bed but moved it back to ealier in the evening (6-7pm), if you do inject both insulin around the same time just be sure to use different injection sites and don't get the pens (and doses) mixed up, as ever your DSN will explain all if you ask.
 
I've taken Lantus and NovoRapid at the same time many times and never had a problem, probably good to inject into different areas though.

Not sure why your nurse suggested injecting your Lantus at 2pm. That's very inconvenient. I inject mine before bed every night - helps to get into a good routine and I can leave the pen by my bed for convenience rather than having to take it out. As you'll know, it's extremely important not to miss a Lantus dose and I know that if I got busy at work or distracted I'd definitely be more likely to forget it if doing it at 2pm.
 
pinewood said:
I've taken Lantus and NovoRapid at the same time many times and never had a problem, probably good to inject into different areas though.

Not sure why your nurse suggested injecting your Lantus at 2pm. That's very inconvenient. I inject mine before bed every night - helps to get into a good routine and I can leave the pen by my bed for convenience rather than having to take it out. As you'll know, it's extremely important not to miss a Lantus dose and I know that if I got busy at work or distracted I'd definitely be more likely to forget it if doing it at 2pm.
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Cheers for your replies. Another question then would be, if I switch to before bed (11pm) with the Lantus will there be any issues having an eight hour (approx) gap the first day I change ?
 
I don't have any problem injecting Lantus and NovoRapid at the same time: in my case it's before breakfast for both. I agree with @pinewood that it is important to inject your basal at a time when you won't be distracted by work. Did your nurse suggest 2pm as a way of controlling your blood sugar levels throughout the day? Maybe ask for clarification about that or for a second opinion.
 
Tfqleeds said:
Cheers for your replies. Another question then would be, if I switch to before bed (11pm) with the Lantus will there be any issues having an eight hour (approx) gap the first day I change ?
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Yes, there could potentially be a hypo risk as your doses would overlap. I'd suggest that you try to stagger it - so if you usually take 10 units, for example - you reduce to 5 units at 2pm then 5 units at 11pm for the first day, then move to the full 10 units at 11pm the next day. Check with your nurse first though.
 
lizdeluz said:
I don't have any problem injecting Lantus and NovoRapid at the same time: in my case it's before breakfast for both. I agree with @pinewood that it is important to inject your basal at a time when you won't be distracted by work. Did your nurse suggest 2pm as a way of controlling your blood sugar levels throughout the day? Maybe ask for clarification about that or for a second opinion.
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She asked when would be a suitable time in the afternoon for me to take the Lantus. As there was such a wealth of info being given to me and the slight shock of being told I had type one I just said 2pm.
 
Tfqleeds said:
She asked when would be a suitable time in the afternoon for me to take the Lantus. As there was such a wealth of info being given to me and the slight shock of being told I had type one I just said 2pm.
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Well your nurse may have had a reason for suggesting mid afternoon, but didn't tell you what that reason was then. Perhaps, as you're newly diagnosed, tell her that you're planning to move your Lantus time.
 
Another reason for taking it in the afternoon is that quite a lot of people hypo during the night if they take it before bed. You might be better to take it in the morning.
 
Hello. I take lantus and humalog too.

I take my lantas at night, at around 9pm, but anywhere between 9pm and 10pm tbh.

It's easier for me in the eve as I inject lantas into my leg, so it doesn't involve me needing to take my trousers off at work!! Lol.
 
RuthW said:
Another reason for taking it in the afternoon is that quite a lot of people hypo during the night if they take it before bed. You might be better to take it in the morning.
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Yes, this is why my consultant got me to move my Lantus from night to morning.
 
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