Insulin glargine for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 2)

• Cat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 3, 2020

"I have been on Basaglar for about 6 months. I have used other types of insulin in the past. I find the pen hard to push when I am administering my insulin. I have a pen right now that is defective. I cannot push it to distribute the insulin. It seems stiff to turn to the number of units I need. I ended up using a new pen. I went to my pharmacy and talked to the pharmacist, and he said he could not replace the pen, that I needed to contact the company."

• mac...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 9, 2019

"Lantus does nothing for me except cause weight gain, debilitating lower back pain and spasms, sinusitis, chronic drippy nose that is beyond annoying, gastro issues, headache, heart palpitations, and anxiety. It also increases my fasting glucose by a solid 4 points. If this sounds like fun to you, have at it. I've tried this insulin more than once, and the side effects come faster and harder every time I play 'try this' with another doctor. Its sibling, the concentrated 'Toujeo,' is even worse. It really concerns me the comments some people make here about insulin and diabetes in general. The lack of education about meds, diabetes, and insulin is astounding. You absolutely can combine Lantus with short-acting insulin like Humalog or Novolog throughout the day, so ignore that review below. I also am baffled by the people who think they can leave Lantus out of the fridge for 2 months and not have it turn milky on them. Read the insert, people!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2022

"I had awful side effects from Tresiba, so my doctor prescribed Novolog. My insurance refused to cover it, so I am now on Semglee. My blood glucose level has been better, however, it feels like I am injecting alcohol every time I use it. The burn is horrible."

• Sco...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2019

"I would say I have experienced the same as many here. I was on Lantus, a very expensive insurance carrier forced me to take a cheaper drug to enhance their profit margin and not only forced me to buy from their preferred provider, CVS Caremark, but also switch to Basaglar. Since switching, my sugar has dramatically increased, especially in the morning for fasting blood sugar. This has forced me to increase my dosage, which doesn’t always work. I just got new insurance, and I sure as heck am getting back on Lantus!"

• Jer...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 21, 2020

"My insurance company changed from Toujeo to Basaglar last year. The pen does not give a consistent dosage, and there are also many air bubbles in the pen. Also, the pen does not glide easily. My A1C is not consistent. Next doctor's appointment, I am going to speak to him about increasing the dosage. I have complained to him about this pen. I also spoke to my pharmacist, and he told me there are other complaints about Basaglar."

• Hus...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 23, 2015

"Cramps in hands, fingers, legs more, excessive hunger, weight gain 18 lbs. I also use Novolog FlexPen 3 times a day = 20 / Lantus 1 at bedtime = 46. Tiredness & weakness more so than ever, is constant. Bowel movements constantly different."

• Jim...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 27, 2013

"When I realized I was diabetic, I was very ill. My vision went blurry, my tongue was bleeding, sores would form and not heal on my arms, so thirsty, urinating every 15 mins, etc. I have Type 2 diabetes and went on to Lantus as soon as the hospital released me. This is the best and safest way to keep your blood sugar levels normal. I have had control of my diabetes for 7 months now, and it is so easy. Had to see an endocrinologist today, and he tried to put me on Byetta, and I told him no way will you change me from my Lantus SoloStar, as it never makes me feel bad and always makes me feel good and in control. Lantus is really great."

• djr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 13, 2017

"I have taken Toujeo for 1 1/2 years now. I have broken out with a rash and itching over my entire body for the past three months. I told my doctor, and he said that can't happen with insulin. I've been to three doctors, and they all tell me the same. I stopped taking Toujeo. The rash is starting to clear, but it is slow in clearing. There is nothing that helps."

• ATa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 30, 2019

"Been on Toujeo for about 4 yrs now. I am taking 290 units of this insulin, and my numbers are still very high. 14-18 is pretty average. I feel I am taking way too much, and the more I take, the less effective it is becoming."

• Lgr...
• January 20, 2016

"I have been on the Lantus for 6 months and have been walking every day up to 1 hour each day and have been eating well for about 1 year and my BSG is still about 150 or higher and I have gained 47 lbs since I started. That is the only thing different that I've been doing."

• JM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2024

"I was put on Lantus because of Prednisone. It was an easy transition from Metformin. I was switched immediately to Semglee. It works well but burns at the injection site when injected. I see others have had similar experiences. I didn't have this problem with Lantus."

• Phi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2023

"I am able to control my blood sugar without medication. I went into the hospital for pneumonia, and they feed you food that is NOT good for diabetics, so naturally, my blood sugar went up. They gave me insulin and long-acting insulin. OMG, I never felt so bad as I do after I take Semglee: terrible headache, palpitations, and overall weakness. I’d rather not eat sugar or carbs like I usually do. I can’t take Semglee; no thanks!"

• Slo...
• March 12, 2013

"Have been using Lantus for 3 weeks. Injecting 15-20 units per day and have not experienced a substantial reduction in glucose readings. Am upping dose to 24 units/day. Also have been taking 2.5 g of Metformin with insulin shots. When my glucose goes above 300, I need to take 4 mg of Glimepiride to knock it down."

• Sno...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2014

"Lantus is my first treatment with insulin. I am presently at 22 units once a day, and my numbers are much lower than before when just on metformin and glimepiride. I do not have to use glimepiride now. I do not have the terrible lows as before, and my highs are a lot less. I feel better in general, but I have gained some weight."

• Rea...
• October 16, 2010

"Lantus has been amazing for me. I struggled for so long with high blood sugar numbers, and Lantus has changed that for me. I actually have normal numbers now! Lantus SoloStar is so easy to use and completely painless! It's been incredible. Just one injection lasts all day long. Also, Lantus doesn't peak, so no low blood sugars here! I recommend Lantus and give it a ten rating. I can't stress enough how amazed I am at how well this product works! I was struggling with my blood sugar being high for so long, and nothing seemed to be working! I tried pills, other insulins, and still I was high! After taking Lantus, my blood sugar level was actually normal! It continues to stay normal now. I was so surprised at first, I even double-checked my meter!"

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2024

"Semglee has lowered my blood sugar and is very effective. It has taken me a bit to figure it out. I gained weight initially on Lantus 10 years ago - then - in 2019 I had to switch to Basaglar, then Tresiba, then Levemir due to insurance changes. I did 37 units of Levemir on a calorie restriction diet with higher protein, moderate fats, and carbs. It was working and I lost about 14 pounds. Then, because of insurance, I had to switch to Semglee 3 months ago at the same 37 units as I had with Levemir. I was gaining a pound a day! It was awful. I finally brought it down to 28 units slowly - which was the exact same threshold for me gaining on Lantus! They are so similar that way. I stopped gaining and it was very effective at controlling my sugar and I slowly dropped the weight I gained in about 5 weeks. Now I am at 24 units and it is getting almost too good at controlling my sugar, and I had a whopping hypo today after forgetting to eat. I am going to take it down to 22 units and see how it goes."

• Nor...
• March 16, 2016

"It seems equal to other insulin products, with the exception of the delivery system. The pen they use is junk. I'll go further, it is hazardous. The more I use it, the more pens I find that jam up. Their little rubber part gets deformed and stops going down. When it stops, you apply more pressure, and the needle wiggles and actually tears your skin. Sometimes, when you pull the pen out, it will release and squirt the insulin out into the air. The problem has been ongoing across numerous pens and numerous lots. It is a design flaw or manufacturing defect."

• Tri...
• October 20, 2020

"My sugars were out of control, and I didn't know it because I had stopped checking. When I did, it was 523, and my A1C was 13. My doctor was concerned and told me to start taking Lantus at a dose of 20 units per day. Then he switched it almost immediately to 30 units. After taking it for a week, he upped it again to 35 units a day because my fasting sugars were still in the 180-190 range. My only side effect was that my vision became blurry-which frankly scared me! When I saw the eye doctor, she told me my vision had significantly improved from one year ago!! I was very surprised and thankful to be okay. That's the only side effect I can attribute to the Lantus."

• pda...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

"Basaglar is the worst! Only lowered blood sugar from 211 to 177 with 15u. It did produce a screaming tinnitus, insomnia, muscle ache, blurred vision, difficulty focusing, shaky, brain throb, head in a fog, higher blood pressure, anxiety, panic spells, nightmares, hallucinations, seeing something that is not there. There is a lot more in this than the manufacturer claims. It is only good in the garbage can and is where it is now. I feel a lot better not taking it, and it was inhibiting my exercise and diet program. On track now."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2021

"Since taking Semglee from September 2020, I've put on 2 stone and look nine months pregnant, huge tummy and very high sugar. Would not recommend anyone to take it, awful stuff, waste of money, cheapest on the market. I can see why."

• mot...
• July 2, 2016

"I have been on Toujeo for almost a year. I have chronic health conditions and then got type 2 diabetes. The longer you have it, the harder it is to control. I have noticed new things that haven't gone away. One eye is blurry, sometimes both of them. I have convulsions in my body that drive me crazy. It's not fun to have your body jumping around. I have also been having cold sweats, dizziness, and headache. I am going to go back to Lantus. It took me a while to realize these symptoms were not normal for my other illnesses. But I am sure now."

• Nao...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

"My doctor had me take Basaglar as a generic for Lantus. Bad mistake, I ended up fainting a lot or passing out, slept all day, and woke up to 313 blood sugar, this is without eating or even drinking. This is without taking Metformin pill, but still disappointed. I have seen my blood sugar at the highest, close to 250 after eating a large meal, and this was not worth taking."

• SLa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2020

"I used Lantus for years. Starting Jan. this year, my insurance company forces me to switch to Basaglar, which is totally not working for me. I have data in the reader to prove my A1C is going higher than ever. Why would insurance companies force patients to switch to a drug that is not proven?"

• car...
• January 9, 2017

"I started taking the Toujeo 20 units at night about 1 month ago and started having lots of problems with my back and neck and vision, feeling unwell and being depressed. I really thought I was dying. I got off of it yesterday and got back on my metformin. I am beginning to get better. The side effects were not good. I did not think it was the shot right away, but it did not take me long to realize. I don't want to go through that again. Please pay attention when you start feeling strange - be aware."

• sat...
• January 18, 2018

"I started this medicine a year ago. I take 15 units before bed plus 2 Metformin pills a day. At first, I was getting fantastic results. Waking blood sugar every morning was under 100 and no side effects. Now, a year later, I have an itchy, scaly rash on my right side that will not go away, waking blood sugars are all over the place, ranging from the 180's to the 280's, blurry vision, and tiredness. I've had no changes in diet or exercise, and I'm not overweight. It's as if the drug just stopped working altogether. I am requesting my doctor take me off this and try something else."