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insulin glargine, in-su-lin glare-jeen, is a type, insulin, insulin is one, many hormones that help the body turn the food we eat into energy, this is done by using the glucose, sugar, blood as quick energy, insulin helps us store energy that we can use later, when you have diabetes mellitus, sugar diabetes, body does not produce enough insulin, the insulin produced is not used properly, this causes, too much sugar, in my blood, like other types, insulin, insulin glargine, keep my blood sugar level close to normal, insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that works slowly over about 24 hours, to use insulin glargine in combination with another type, insulin, with a type, oral diabetes medicine to keep my blood sugar under control, dosage forms: parenteral, injection, for insulin glargine, allergic reaction to insulin glargine, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, the amount, insulin, insulin glargine you need changes during pregnancy, especially important for my health, baby's health, blood sugar be closely controlled, when breast-feeding , not known whether insulin glargine passes into breast milk, insulin glargine dosage, meal plan, both may need adjustment, this medicine has been tested in a limited number, children 6 years, older, in effective doses, the medicine has not been shown to cause different side effects, in adults, has been tested in a limited number, patients 65 years, older and has not been shown to cause different side effects, problems in older people, in younger adults, an interaction might occur, change the dose, when you are taking insulin glargine, health care professionals, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, acebutolol, sectral, atenolol, tenormin, betaxolol, kerlone, bisoprolol, zebeta, carteolol, cartrol, labetalol, normodyne, trandate, metoprolol, lopressor, nadolol, corgard, oxprenolol, trasicor, penbutolol, levatol, pindolol, visken, propranolol, inderal, sotalol, betapace, timolol, blocadren, clonidine, catapres, guanethidine, ismelin, reserpine, serpalan, may hide symptoms, low blood sugar , fast heartbeat, this, a person with diabetes might not recognize that he, she has low blood sugar and might not take immediate steps to treat it other medical problems, insulin glargine, any other medical problems, emotional disturbances, infection, stress, conditions increase blood sugar and may increase the amount, insulin, insulin glargine you need, kidney disease , liver disease , insulin glargine, increased; this may change the amount, insulin glargine you need, dosing each package, insulin glargine contains a patient information sheet, read this sheet carefully and make sure you understand, prepare the medicine, inject the medicine, dispose, syringes, needles, injection devices, best to use a different place on the body for each injection, abdomen, thigh, upper arm, questions about this, contact a member, health care team, insulin glargine lowers the blood glucose over 24 hours, it should be taken once daily at bedtime follow carefully the special meal plan a physician gave you, this is the most important part, controlling my condition, is necessary if the medicine is to work properly, exercise regularly and test for sugar, in my blood, urine as directed, insulin glargine will be different for different patients, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, for injection, dosage form, for diabetes mellitus, sugar diabetes, teenagers, children 6 years, older, the dose is based on my blood sugar, children up to 6 years, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, store in a refrigerator, keep the medicine from freezing, after a cartridge has been inserted into a pen, store the cartridge and pen at room temperature, refrigerator, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, progress at regular visits, especially during the first few weeks you take this medicine, very important to follow carefully any instructions from my health care team about, alcohol, drinking alcohol, severe low blood sugar , discuss this with my health care team, do not take other medicines during the time you are taking insulin glargine unless they, discussed with a physician, this especially includes nonprescription medicines, aspirin, medicines for appetite control, asthma, colds, cough, hay fever, sinus problems, counseling, other family members need to learn, prevent side effects, help with side effects if they occur, patients with diabetes may need special counseling about diabetes medicine dosing changes that might occur, lifestyle changes, changes in exercise and diet, furthermore, counseling on contraception and pregnancy is needed, the problems that can occur in patients with diabetes during pregnancy, travel, keep a recent prescription, medical history with you, be prepared for an emergency as you would normally, make allowances for changing time zones and keep my meal times as close as possible to my usual meal times, emergency, a time when you need emergency help for a problem caused by my diabetes, need, prepared for these emergencies, a good idea to, wear a medical identification, id, bracelet, neck chain at all times, carry an id card, in my wallet, purse that says, have diabetes and a list, all, keep an extra supply, insulin glargine and syringes with needles, injection devices on hand in case high blood sugar occurs, keep some kind, quick-acting sugar handy to treat low blood sugar , a glucagon kit and a syringe and needle available in case severe low blood sugar occurs, check and replace any expired kits regularly, too much insulin glargine can cause hypoglycemia, low blood sugar , low blood sugar also can occur if you use insulin glargine with another antidiabetic medicine, delay, miss a meal, snack, exercise more than usual, drink alcohol, symptoms, low blood sugar , treated before they lead to unconsciousness, passing out, different people may feel different symptoms, low blood sugar , learn which symptoms, low blood sugar you usually have so, can treat it quickly, symptoms, low blood sugar include anxiety; behavior change similar to being drunk; blurred vision; cold sweats; confusion; difficulty in thinking; dizziness , lightheadedness; drowsiness; excessive hunger; fast heartbeat; headache; irritability, abnormal behavior; nervousness; nightmares; restless sleep; shakiness; slurred speech; and tingling, hands, feet, lips, tongue, symptoms, low blood sugar occur, eat glucose tablets, gel, corn syrup, honey, sugar cubes, drink fruit juice, nondiet soft drink, sugar dissolved in water to relieve the symptoms, check my blood for low blood sugar , get to a doctor, a hospital right away if the symptoms do not improve, someone should call for emergency help immediately if severe symptoms, convulsions, seizures, unconsciousness occur, a glucagon kit available, along with a syringe and needle, know, members, household also should know, hyperglycemia, high blood sugar , may occur if you do not take enough, skip a dose, antidiabetic medicine, overeat, do not follow my meal plan, emotional stress, infection, do not exercise as much as usual, symptoms, high blood sugar include blurred vision; drowsiness; dry mouth; flushed, dry skin; fruit-like breath odor; increased urination; ketones in urine; loss, appetite; stomachache, nausea, vomiting; tiredness; troubled breathing, rapid and deep, unconsciousness; and unusual thirst, symptoms, high blood sugar occur, check my blood sugar level and then call a physician for instructions, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, check with a physician immediately, side effects occur, convulsions, seizures, unconsciousness, side effects occur, low blood sugar , anxious feeling; behavior change similar to being drunk; blurred vision; cold sweats; confusion; cool, pale skin; difficulty in thinking; dizziness , lightheadedness; drowsiness; excessive hunger; fast heartbeat; headache; nausea; nervousness; nightmares; restless sleep; shakiness; slurred speech; and tingling, hands, feet, lips, tongue, allergic reaction , fast pulse , shortness of breath, skin rash , itching over the entire body, sweating, wheezing, side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, bloating, swelling, face, hands, lower legs, /or feet, depression, skin at injection site, injection site pain, local allergy, itching, redness, swelling at injection site, thickening, skin at injection site, other side effects, brand names, lantus category antidiabetic agent