How many units of Lantus insulin should I take?
Dosage for type 2 diabetes For people with type 2 diabetes who aren’t currently taking insulin, the recommended starting dosage of Lantus is 0.2 units/kg or 10 units once per day. The maximum starting dosage of Lantus is 10 units per day.
How is insulin glargine dosed?
In patients naive to insulin, 0.2 units/kg/dose subcutaneously once daily, given at the same time each day. The total daily dosage ranges from 1 to 80 units (Toujeo SoloStar) and from 2 to 160 units (Toujeo Max SoloStar). Titrate dosage every 3 to 4 days to achieve blood glucose control and A1C goals.
How much does 1 unit Lantus lower blood sugar?
1 unit will drop your blood sugar 50 points (mg/dl) and the high blood sugar correction factor is 50.
Can Lantus be dosed twice daily?
Because of its long duration of action insulin glargine is usually prescribed once daily. However, several reports have shown that the administration of insulin glargine once daily is not enough to achieve adequate glucose control in some patients requiring a twice daily dosing [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9].
How many units is 10ml of insulin?
That means there are 100 units of insulin in each milliliter (mL) of insulin. Humalog® insulin comes in 3 mL (300 units) vials or 10 mL (1000 units) vials. All other types of insulin come in 10 mL (1000 units) vials.
How many mL is 15 units?
0.15 mls
How to Convert Insulin Units to Milliliters (ml) Using U-100 Insulin
| To administer this amount of U-100 insulin | Draw to this level in a 1 ml syringe |
|---|---|
| 12 units | 0.12 mls |
| 13 units | 0.13 mls |
| 14 units | 0.14 mls |
| 15 units | 0.15 mls |
Where is the best place to inject Lantus?
Anywhere in your stomach area, except for a two-inch radius around your navel. In the fatty tissue on the outer back area of your upper arm. Or in your thighs. Remember, the injection site should be changed each time you inject.