How Insulin Glargine works
Insulin Glargine is a long-acting insulin that provides consistent, all-day sugar control. It works like your body’s natural insulin. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.
Common side effects of Insulin Glargine
High blood pressure, Peripheral edema, Severe hypoglycemia, Diarrhea, Urinary tract infection, Auto-antibody formation, Back pain, Upper respiratory tract infection, Cataract.
EXPERT ADVICE FOR INSULIN GLARGINE
- Insulin Glargine is injected under the skin. It needs to be injected once daily, at the same time every day.
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Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites.
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Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
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Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side effect. Hence, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is required while taking this medicine.
- Always carry some high sugar food such as sugar candy or glucose candy, fruit juice and glucose/glucon-D with you so that you can take it when you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors, weakness, and anxiety.
- Opened vials/cartridge stay good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).
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Do not use if the preparation is no longer clear and colorless, or if it contains particles.
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