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TexasProgresive

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1. Mark, I am still on Lantus 55 units once a day
Tue Dec 15, 2015, 12:10 PM
Dec 2015

I've wondered about Toujeo as it is supposed to have a flatter curve than Lantus. I am retired now and on Medicare with a supplement provided by my former employer (well I have to pay for it). There is the infamous "donut hole" that comes with part D. This past year I hit the hole in November. Fortunately I have enough Lantus to make it well into the new year.

I eliminated a non generic drug, Onglizia, which was not effective as well as expensive. I have been able to reduce my Lantus dose from 85 units to 55 and have good control. The bike is my friend. I've got 12 full vials of Lantus in the fridge so I would not want to switch soon.

Also are you taking any orals such as Metformin? My wife found that Metformin can cause a deficiency of B-12 in some people which can lead to nerve trouble. I sometimes have hand tremors which is not due to low sugar (I get those as well but they come with other symptoms). After doing my own research I decided to take a sublingual B-12. I've been using it for less than a week but there is marked improvement of hand tremors and sensitivity in my feet.

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Is anybody else here taking Toujeo? [View all] markpkessinger Dec 2015 OP
Mark, I am still on Lantus 55 units once a day TexasProgresive Dec 2015 #1
I started taking Toujeo about 6 weeks ago HeiressofBickworth Dec 2015 #2
Interesting . . . markpkessinger Dec 2015 #3
I take Toujeo jambo101 May 2017 #4
I have been on Toujou for a while Gothmog Oct 2017 #5
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