Insulin Glargine
Pronounced
"IN-su-lin GLAR-jeen"
Notes
Do not share this medication or needles with others.
Attend a diabetes education program to learn more about how to manage your diabetes with medications, diet, exercise, and regular medical exams.
Learn the symptoms of high and low blood sugar and how to treat low blood sugar. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with your doctor.
Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver/kidney function, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments.
Keep extra supplies of insulin and needles on hand.
Storage
Store the unopened insulin pen in the refrigerator. Do not freeze, and do not use insulin that has been frozen. After opening, store the insulin glargine pen at room temperature. Throw away the insulin glargine pen in use after the time specified in your product's Instructions for Use, even if there is insulin left. Different brands of this medication have different storage needs. Also throw away all insulin products after the expiration date on the package. Protect insulin from light and heat. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.