What can you teach a patient about insulin?

What can you teach a patient about insulin?

Teaching insulin self-administration should focus on injecting into the right tissue space, at the right time, in the right way, every time. Insulin must be administered into subcutaneous tissue to ensure optimal absorption.

What can I monitor with Lantus?

Your healthcare provider should monitor you closely while you are taking TZDs with Lantus. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worse symptoms of heart failure including: shortness of breath, swelling of your ankles or feet, sudden weight gain.

What are the contraindications of Lantus?

Contraindications. Lantus is contraindicated during episodes of hypoglycemia and in patients hypersensitive to insulin glargine or one of its excipients.

  • Warnings and Precautions. Insulin pens, needles, or syringes must never be shared between patients.
  • Drug Interactions.
  • Adverse Reactions.
  • How do you teach someone to inject insulin?

    Especially when using needles > 5mm, pinch up a thick fold of skin and quickly insert the needle at a 90 degree angle (or, to avoid IM injection in thin persons, inject at a 45 degree angle). Slowly inject the insulin, hold for 5 seconds, then pull the needle straight out.

    How do you educate patients with diabetes?

    Education and Support

    1. Make better decisions about your diabetes.
    2. Work with your health care team to get the support you need.
    3. Understand how to take care of yourself and learn the skills to: Eat healthy. Be active. Check your blood sugar (glucose). Take your medicine. Solve problems.

    What is the indication of Lantus?

    LANTUS is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Limitations of Use LANTUS is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

    What is the purpose of Lantus insulin?

    Prescription Lantus® is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and pediatric patients (children 6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar.

    What should you assess before administering insulin?

    Perform a physical assessment to establish a baseline before beginning therapy. Assess skin lesions; orientation and reflexes; blood pressure, pulse, respiration and adventitious breath sounds which could indicate a response to high or low glucose levels and potential risk factors in giving insulin.

    Can teachers administer insulin?

    No teacher can be compelled to help supervise or administer blood glucose tests or insulin injections. Where a member of staff has agreed to act in this capacity, they should receive full training from an appropriate health professional.

    Is Lantus given before or after meals?

    Lantus use with other drugs People with type 1 diabetes will need to take Lantus along with a mealtime insulin. This is because Lantus is a basal insulin, a “background” insulin that helps control blood sugar levels in between meals. A mealtime insulin is needed to control spikes in blood sugar that occur after eating.

    When should I take Lantus?

    Lantus is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lantus is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Administer Lantus subcutaneously once daily at any time of day but at the same time every day.

    How should I take Lantus?

    Lantus may be administered any time during the day, but it should be taken at the same time each day. If you are on insulin therapy, it is essential that you monitor your blood glucose levels. If you have type 1 diabetes, your doctor will prescribe Lantus with short-acting insulin.

    What is insulin comparable to Lantus?

    Both Levemir and Lantus are preferred over NPH insulin because they have a longer duration of action, a less pronounced peak, and are more consistent in their effects with less risk of hypoglycemia. Both Levemir and Lantus are clear solutions, unlike NPH which requires resuspension prior to injection.

    Is Lantus and Humalog the same?

    Lantus ( insulin glargine [rdna origin]) and Humalog (insulin lispro [rDNA origin]) are both forms of insulin used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) or type 2 (non insulin-dependent) diabetes. A difference is that Humalog is usually given together with another long-acting insulin.