Toujeo - anyone using it?

[cz_dave]

My endo has given me Toujeo to try. I am currently on Levemir.

Has anyone any experience with Toujeo?

 

[tim2000s]

No, but there's been some discussion of it online. It uses glargine as the base insulin but is not considered to be biosimilar to Lantus. The blood plasma concentration,once used for a number of days, is less variable than Lantus.

There is some discussion in the comments here: http://crick-tech-munch.blogspot.com/2015/11/lantus-lethal-or-lifesaver-doc-gbdoc.html

 

[cz_dave]

Thanks, @tim2000s. Looks like I should stick to Levemir then. It seems to work ok for me. I just get the occasional lumps after injecting.

 

[Dudeitsme]

My endo has given me Toujeo to try. I am currently on Levemir.

Has anyone any experience with Toujeo?

Yes and I highly recommend it, I have been type 1 for 42 years always insulin dependant and have never got a A1C below 8.0. After 3 months on toujeo I got a A1C today at 6.2 Can I get an AMEN!!!!!

 

[cz_dave]

What did you use before?

 

[Natalie1974]

AMEN!!! @Dudeitsme Well done you...that's a remarkable improvement...I will have to do a bit of research on this one

 

[totsy]

well done

 

[Dudeitsme]

cz_dave, I have used Lantus since it was first put on the market, I guess 8-10 years ago. The toujeo has done wonder for night time highs and lows. I wake up with a straight line throughout the night. At the same time I started toujeo I also was introduced to the G5 CGM ( constant glucose monitor) made by DEXCOM. So I can not give total credit to the insulin because knowing what your glucose level is every five minutes while also knowing whether you are level going up or falling is a BIG help in controlling your numbers. I just got an A1C yesterday 5-23-16 and it was a 5.7 So I will say kudos to both Toujeo and Dexcom because they have dramatically improved my health. Good luck with yours. Thank you Lord for healing us all!

 

[cz_dave]

That sounds great. I have some Toujeo pens in my fridge and I want to give Toujeo a try at some point.

By the, how many units of Lantus did you take and how many units do you take on Toujeo?

 

[Dudeitsme]

That sounds great. I have some Toujeo pens in my fridge and I want to give Toujeo a try at some point.

By the, how many units of Lantus did you take and how many units do you take on Toujeo?

I use exactly the same for both Lantus andtoujeo40 units at bedtime

 

[B583]

I'm transfering onto Toujeo shortly, having seen DSN today. Not been told a great deal in terms of changes to look for or effects, just ensured I understood the insulin's method of working & its flexibility. Any advice on it would be appreciated, from new or current users. Been on Lantus for years myself, having difficulties along the way!!
Brad

 

[cuxy88]

My endo has given me Toujeo to try. I am currently on Levemir.

Has anyone any experience with Toujeo?

I am using it but having problems with my diabetes any way so can not say if it helps but it is said to be the best

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[mattmo86]

Hey, I've just started using Toujeo this week, not sure my dose is right yet as waking up high, but seem to ve fine when I'm up and working

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[B583]

I've collected toujeo pens this morning. Is there any side effects to be aware of in the first week? Just taking it once at night from tonight, all going well.

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[Clockhouse]

My endo has given me Toujeo to try. I am currently on Levemir.

Has anyone any experience with Toujeo?

I started to take toujeo a few months ago and as I have been diabetic since 1979, I have only changed my regime of insulin once before, so I was unsure of the outcome and effects on me. I am very happy with the blood sugar results which I now get and also the fact that my 4 daily injections are condensed into all 4 being taken and no more after having my evening meal, is quite good I would say. Give it a go and let it settle down for about a month. You may then find everything starts to fall into place. Good luck

 

[Clockhouse]

That sounds great. I have some Toujeo pens in my fridge and I want to give Toujeo a try at some point.

By the, how many units of Lantus did you take and how many units do you take on Toujeo?

I took 60 units of Lantus and when it moved to the toujeo it was good for me at 48 units and I still that dose now along with my novo rapid after meals.

I am using it but having problems with my diabetes any way so can not say if it helps but it is said to be the best

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[Clockhouse]

I'm transfering onto Toujeo shortly, having seen DSN today. Not been told a great deal in terms of changes to look for or effects, just ensured I understood the insulin's method of working & its flexibility. Any advice on it would be appreciated, from new or current users. Been on Lantus for years myself, having difficulties along the way!!
Brad

Hey Brad, try not to panic or worry about the toujeo, it will take a few weeks to completely settle into your routine but once you get in the swing of things, hopefully lots more will level out well like blood sugars and meals etc. I hope this is of some help to you............Good luck.

 

[B583]

Hey @Clockhouse thanks for the info. I find my BG's not well controlled because each day is different with me & the work I do is variable in how much exercise I do or energy/sugars I burn. Having started with Toujeo, I reduced the amount by 2 units having been on Lantus, however I remained high <15mmol/l, since increasing it up 2 units & worked 2 shifts with it, I've had mild hypo's but kept in range of >13mmol/l, that's only 5 days in!! As you say I'll give it more time to settle & work with my routine etc before making any more changes. How long do you leave it to take effect once a change has been made? Not that I adjust my basal much before anyways. Thanks