I have recently added Lantus to my insulin routine. I really don't know what it does,

Lantus is a slow-release insulin that lasts @ 24hours.  So, when you inject x units lantus into your blood, it starts to activate in @ 2 hours, and continues throughout the day with no peak (so no rapid onset hypoglycemia).  When taken daily, this provides a constant slow release of insulin- the 'basal rate'.  As opposed to quick release insulin in which x units will rapidly activate in @ 5 minutes and peak @ 30minutes.

Lantus should have an additive effect on your 70/30.  That is, if you are overall high on your 70/30 regimen, it should help bring your numbers down.  Typically, lantus is added to better control fasting/overnight sugar.  So if you take 70/30 at night, make sure you don't drop too low before breakfast.

Good luck and remember- basil won't effect your basal rate :)

RJ-

Hello! Frank summed everything up. I just wanted to give you the link to the drug information for Lantus. It will give you the information on storage, side effects and much more.  

Cherise

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I have been using lantus for a few months as an addition to my other medications (glumetza - slow release metformin - and gluconorm).  I am amazed at how quickly my sugars have gone down.  I have done some experimenting with some foods like pasta and have found they raise my levels fairly high, so increase my lantus accordingly each night.  I am really glad that my doctor put me on this as I feel so much better!  Good luck with this.  I work with the diabetes nurse at the hospital and that has really helped me understand how this med works.