new to Lantus

[DLFP]

I have recently been switched to Lantus & Humalog and I have some questions. I take it in the morning. If I awake with an abnormal blood sugar (too high) I assume I would take a small dose of fast acting. Would I also take a small dose of fast acting if my blood sugar is normal, as to cover my breakfast? I know to count the carbs before the lunch meal and the dinner meal, but didn't ask about the breakfast meal.

[DLFP]

So, if I get hungry for a snack in between meals, I have to do the carb counting/R shot also??

[DLFP]

Thanks for that info. I just changed over this last week, so I'm still adjusting my dose. My doc said to start out taking 1 unit of Humalog for every 15 grams of carbs before the meal. I had never heard of the formula for the sliding scale. That could come in handy.

[Silvani5207]

I went to a diabetes education class that teaches about the sliding scale and how to take your Humalog.  However, my doc gave me a formula to use to counteract high blood sugars when not enough insulin has been taken.  It's (bloodsugar) - 100 divided by 40.  So, if your blood sugar is 300 you would subtract 100 to get 200.  Divide that by 40 to get 5 units of Humalog.  I also have a scale for when I eat.  It's for every 15 grams of carbs I take 2 units of Humalog.  When your blood sugar is high in the morning you would do both of these things.  Of course, you need to talk w/ your doc about all of this because everyone is different.  I would suggest, however, that you first talk to your doc about the high blood sugars in the morning.  He/She can adjust your Lantus so that your blood sugar will even out.  I hope this helps.