Lantus Insulin Dosage: Understanding Your Treatment Plan

Lantus is the brand name for an insulin glargine injection for patients with type one or type two diabetes mellitus. Designed to be administered once per day, there has been some confusion over the exact dosage required for various patients.

Time of Dosage

• Because Lantus is effective for 24 hours it should be administered at the approximately the same time each day. Patients are free to choose the time that is most convenient for them.

Patient Age

• Lantus has been proven safe and effective for the treatment of type one diabetes mellitus in all patients six years of age and older. It is also used for treating adult cases of type two diabetes mellitus.

Recommended Dose

• The exact dosage required depends on each individual patient. Check your prescription or consult with your doctor if you aren't sure how much you should be administering.

Side Effects

• The most common side effect associated with the use of Lantus is hypoglycemia. Other side effects include allergic reactions at the injection site and skin rashes.

Overdosage

• Taking more than your prescribed dosage could pose serious risks to your health. Life-threatening hypoglycemia, coma, or seizure may occur during an overdose of Lantus.