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Permalink Reply by Janice L Cotton on April 26, 2009 at 9:22am

Hey..hey..hey...don't be so hard on yourself. I used to hate that night time insulin (Levemir)...I'd fall asleep w/o taking it on more than one night. Most of the time I'd wake up and take it...not always though. You did the correct thing...proably the only thing that you could do. The important thing is that you got your numbers back in line reasonably soon.

Permalink Reply by Brigitte on April 26, 2009 at 10:28am

that's why I take my Lantus when I wake up , at 7 in the morning. Sarah, was it too late to inject less of Levemir when you woke up?

Permalink Reply by Sarah M on April 26, 2009 at 1:41pm

i didnt know i could take it when i wake up if i forgot to take it at night (and besides i take it at 9:00 pm and i woke up late today 12:00) so i think yes it was too late.

but is it possible to take it (if i ever forget it again *which i hope i dont*) when i wake up??

Permalink Reply by Janice L Cotton on April 26, 2009 at 1:56pm

Then take a little less than half your usualy dose....since it's 3 hrs less than 12hrs before your next usual time for your full prescribed dosage....divide your usual dose in half...then multiply by 3/4

Permalink Reply by Sarah M on April 26, 2009 at 3:45pm

Thanks a lot for the information Janice.
i would do this next time i forget to take my Lantus (but lets hope it doesn't happen again) =]

Permalink Reply by Yvonne C. on April 27, 2009 at 8:16am

Wow. I did not know that you could take Lantus in the morning instead of the night time.

Are there any others who take their Lantus during the morning? I am going to consult with my doctor, to see if I could switch to the morning. I think taking Lantus in the morning is a wonderful idea, because it is the start of a new day and morning routine.

Permalink Reply by Brigitte on April 27, 2009 at 10:48am

When I started Lantus my Endo told me to choose the hour and I said at 7 in the morning. I know that some people take Lantus at night 22h (10 pm) but I can't do this. How can I make my shot if I'm watching a movie outside, or if I'm at a concert or theater , or a "soirée"? it was too difficult for me. I'm not a sleeping person, so I wake up everyday at 6h20 in the morning, take my pills against hypothyroid, take a shower, and take my shot of Apidra and Lantus and eat my breakfast. I don't like to stay in my bed!

Permalink Reply by Jenn on April 29, 2009 at 8:32pm

I've always taken my Lantus in the morning, and it works well because it is part of the daily routine. The only problem I've found is that it doesn't always seem to last a full 24 hours. I wonder if it wears off after 20 or 22 hours sometimes, so you'll have to keep a close eye on the fasting blood sugars if you decide to try Lantus in the morning.

Permalink Reply by Emmy on April 27, 2009 at 11:35pm

I've forgotten a couple of times, but only for an hour or two. I have a travel alarm set to remind me, and also my watch alarm which is usually enough, but sometimes when there are more people around than usual and lots going on, I don't hear the alarm or I get too busy. So far, so good.

Permalink Reply by Cheery Love on April 28, 2009 at 2:21am

when i switched from lantus to levemir a few weeks ago, i had been taking 100 units of lantus when i went to bed. usually about 2 or 3 am. i never forgot. so my doc said i should split up the levemir - 55 units at 2 or 3 am & 55 12 hours later. he said it was variable 2 hours so it has been fairly easy. i have a hard time doing the day thing cuz i never have before but i usually check bg 4 or 5 times a day, i take novalog before meals & also symlin so im getting more regular. i think the 12 hour thing is much better control & i definately like the levemire better = i have lost 7 pounds!!! finally, proof that lantus DOES put weight on - 40 lbs in 4 years. now i just need to get regular on xrsize & quit w/ the nite time snacking. someone suggested the formula/hrs which sounds the best if you do forget. rainbows & butterflies

Permalink Reply by David B. on May 19, 2009 at 3:07am

I agree with others; don't beat yourself up over a little mistake; learning to manage your diabetes can be a trial and error process and finding out what works for you.

My endo said because its a 24 hour insulin, you just need to take it at the same time every day; although I take it at night before I go to bed.

Permalink Reply by DIANNE PHILLIPS on May 20, 2009 at 2:56pm

Hey Sarah,
In the eight years of taking Lantus, I have forgotten to take it three times. I started counting out seven needles, one for each day of the week. That helped.I took my shot at 5pm. Life being what it is... I counted and had not taken my shot for the day. Better late then never as my doctor says. When I did forget, I used so much more coverage than usual. I have switched over to an insulin pump and use a post-it note to remind myself when to change my site. Not to mention I did many moreglucose checks to get back on track

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