My Lantus does not last for 24 hours anymore....

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Permalink Reply by Kristin on July 5, 2009 at 3:59am

I have heard many people who do this and have much better control. So I hope that this will help you as well!

You can even give more Lantus at one injection. If you need more basal during the day, then give 60-70% of the Lantus in the morning and 30-40% in the evening, for example. You can ask your doctor about this. It sometimes help people get better control.

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Permalink Reply by Dave on July 5, 2009 at 5:04am

When I took Lantus I always took it 2 times a day as it is way more effective than once a day. If you exercise or change your eating habits they are going to affect the working time of the Lantus. I think I took 14 units every 12 hours and it seemed to work pretty well. Good luck but it is ok and hey I give my cat 5 units of Lantus twice a day and that seems to work pretty well!!

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Permalink Reply by Marps on July 6, 2009 at 7:56am

I use Levemir (basically the same as Lantus) and I inject once per day, still- have been T1D for 11 years this september. It lasts about 23 hours- however I am using 44 units per day.

I know this sounds like a lot to most people, as I am not overweight and I don't eat much food, but it works for me! :)

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Permalink Reply by nilufer on July 7, 2009 at 11:31am

I started off with Levemir....and used it for like 7 months. Though as Levemir has a peak I was adviced it lasts a shorter period than Lantus. Hence I changed...everything was working well....up till recently. With my CGM I realized that my BGL was above 200 as of 10pmish till 2-3amish...and it is a certain pattern that just repeats itself, so since last Saturday I am taking it in 2 dosages. I have to admit that my total basal is still very low (11 units) and have ofcourse no clue if this will change over time as only time will tell, but I have only had T1D for just over a year now.

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Permalink Reply by Terrie8 on July 7, 2009 at 12:21pm

When I changed to Lantus about 2.5 years ago, I went directly to 2 shots a day. Not long ago, I was taking 13 units when I woke up and 13 units--12 hours later. Now I take 12 units when I wake up and 7 units--12 hours later. I take less since there is more sunlight(light), heat and more running around.

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Permalink Reply by Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) on July 7, 2009 at 12:19pm

You might be insulin resistant Ms. Marps? Like you say, the main thing is it works for you - that's all that counts!

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Permalink Reply by Marps on July 7, 2009 at 12:58pm

Yeah, Anna, I am definitely insulin resistant.
It started a few years back where my body doesn't like the fake stuff.

"But, what options do I have?" I ask it.
Still no reply.

I just keep keeping on...
haha

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Permalink Reply by Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) on July 7, 2009 at 12:17pm

I used to take a total 18 units of Lantus at night only - but ended up having hypos in the a.m. So, checked with my doctor prior to giving a go with just 8 units at night and then 10 units in the morning. No more hypos and my BG's were more stable.

Hey Dave - I gave my cat Beauduoin (aka the Fat Cat) Lantus as well - it was cheaper to use then the insulin they sold at the vets (he used to argue with me when I was preparing for my own shot(twice a day like myself) - thinking it was time for HIS injection ).

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Permalink Reply by Sarah on July 7, 2009 at 12:17pm

I think when taking smaller doses of Lantus, it's sometimes helpful to break it up into two doses... the smaller the dose, the less of it there is to neutralize, therefor the body picks it up faster. I find that injecting smaller doses (I do 9u in the evening, 7u in the morning) it doesn't last anywhere close to 24 hours. If i am more than a an hour or two late with the split dosage, I definitely notice it. I never got a full 24 hours out of a single dose once I was done honeymooning either.

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Permalink Reply by Gerri on July 7, 2009 at 12:52pm

I never found that Lantus lasted the reported 24 hours for me, even when honeymooning. I was taking small doses & took two doses. One immediately before bed & the other first thing in the morning. On Levemir now & I take this in two doses also.

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Permalink Reply by Marps on July 7, 2009 at 1:00pm

I have an endo appt today (in the next half hour!) and will ask him if it would be wise to take two doses instead of one very large one? We'll see what he says.

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Permalink Reply by Terrie8 on July 7, 2009 at 1:03pm

Good Luck Marps!! :)

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