Can Lantus be given sliding scale?
Common sliding scale regimens: Long-acting insulin (glargine/detemir or NPH), given once a day. Regular and NPH, given twice a day. Pre-mixed, or short-acting insulin analogs or Regular and NPH, given twice a day.
How much Lantus insulin should I take?
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 much does 1 unit Lantus lower blood sugar?
One unit of insulin should cause your blood sugar level to drop 30 to 50 mg per dL, but you may need more insulin to get the same effect.
How do you use Lantus Solostar?
LANTUS® DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Lantus® can be administered any time of day.
- Use Lantus® once a day at the same time every day.
- Inject your dose into 1 of the 3 areas shown below.
- Rotate injection sites from one injection to the next to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy and localized cutaneous amyloidosis.
When should rapid-acting analogs be injected?
Rapid-acting insulin analogs should be injected within 15 min before a meal or immediately after a meal. The most commonly recommended interval between injection of short-acting (regular) insulin and a meal is 30 min.
How does Lantus Solostar calculate day supply?
When calculating days’ supply, divide the total number of units per vial, pen, or box by the total number of units the patient will inject daily.
Is 80 units of Lantus too much?
This is because Lantus SoloStar pens deliver a maximum of 80 units. If you use Lantus vials and insulin syringes, you can take up to 100 units in a single injection. Talk with your doctor about the number of Lantus injections you’ll need for each dose.
How is sliding scale calculated?
Decide on the salary you hope to make each year. Alternatively, determine the lowest salary you can comfortably accept. Add the annual costs and your minimum annual salary. Dividing this number by 12 will give you the amount of income you need to bring in each month.
What is the 70 and what is the 30 in insulin?
It is a mixture of 70% intermediate-acting insulin (isophane) and 30% short-acting insulin (regular). It starts to work as quickly as regular insulin but lasts longer. This insulin product works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy.