Expand for Important Product Information: bit.ly Along with his doctor and Certified Diabetes Educator, Charles found out about the importance of a healthy diet and exercise program. He now helps educate people about diabetes by speaking and interacting with people in the diabetes community. Indications and Usage for LANTUS® Prescription LANTUS® is a long-acting insulin used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and adults and children (6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar. It should be taken once a day at the same time each day to lower blood glucose. Do not use LANTUS® to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. Important Safety Information for Lantus (insulin glargine [rDNA origin] injection) Do not take Lantus® if you are allergic to insulin or any of the inactive ingredients in Lantus®. You must test your blood sugar levels while using insulin, such as Lantus®. Do not make any changes to your dose or type of insulin without talking to your healthcare provider. Any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision. Do NOT dilute or mix Lantus® with any other insulin or solution. It will not work as intended and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be serious. Lantus® must only be used if the solution is clear and colorless with no particles visible. Do not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with others. The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus®, is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia …