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Long-Acting Insulin for Treatment of Diabetes: Ultralente Insulins - Insulin Glargine (Lantus) Effects on Blood Glucose Levels |
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Long-Acting InsulinAction of Long-Acting InsulinThis type of insulin starts working within 6 hours and provides a continuous level of insulin activity for up to 36 hours. Long-acting insulin operates at maximum strength after about 8-12 hours, sometimes longer. UltraLente Long-Acting InsulinOne commercial type of long-acting insulin is ULTRALENTE (from the Latin ultra, meaning very; lente, meaning slow). ULTRALENTE is designed to provide a continuous (but) low level of insulin control using only one injection a day. That said, most diabetics who use ULTRALENTE insulin also use short-acting insulin at meal times. Lantus Long-Acting InsulinA new, long-acting insulin known as insulin glargine (brand name LANTUS) was approved for use in May 2000. LANTUS works continuously, without peaking, in a way that "copies" the natural background insulin-secretion of the pancreas. Despite its long-lasting effect, LANTUS starts working quite rapidly. For more, see Types of Commercial Insulin Warning: Always consult your doctor or diabetes counselor about which type of insulin is best for your diabetes. |
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