Just received Lantus pen. Temperature question.

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Beck and Philly

Beck and Philly

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I just received my first Lantus pen. The temp gauge in the styrofoam cooler box looks like this. I called the pharmacy and was told that as long as all three circles aren't filled I'm ok. They asked if the liquid looks clear or cloudy. I removed the cap and what i see is completely clear...so clear that it doesn't look like the liquid is in that section. Would the liquid be at the bottom of the pen in the section covered by plastic?

I haven't used Lantus before. We've been using Vetsulin. Advice welcome.
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Should be OK. I've read here that Lantus is made to withstand humans carrying it around with them in all kinds of weather. If you take off the pen cap you should see the end of the cartridge inside the pen body. There's a little grey rubber seal there. That's where you insert the syringe needle. You should be able to remove that cartridge completely from the pen body. There might be useful images here for you:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/syringe-insulin-info-handling-drawing-fine-doses.151/

How's Grandpa doing?
 
It will be fine....you probably can’t see the insulin as it’s clear and when the pens are new they are filled up. When you remove the pen cap and hold the pen up to the light you’ll see the insulin. I’ve shipped some in the past and it took two days and was fine. When it starts to go cloudy then it’s off a bit, not entirely “bad” just not as potent
 
I agree, the insulin with be fine. Just put it in the refrigerator if you haven't all ready. Lantus pens are made to withstand room temperature for 28 days so that humans can carry them in their brief cases or pocketbooks. Of course refrigerated they last for 6 months once you start to use it. It is more critical that Lantus doesn't freeze.

You should be fine.

And Welcome to Lantus! Please let us know how we can help.
 
Thanks all! Starting something new is always nervewracking so I will likely have more questions. Vet suggests starting with 1U every 12 hours. Does that sound reasonable? He's currently on 2U Vetsulin every 12 hours, but numbers have been running high... many 400s and some 500s with a rare drop into the 200s.
 
Kris & Teasel said:
Should be OK. I've read here that Lantus is made to withstand humans carrying it around with them in all kinds of weather. If you take off the pen cap you should see the end of the cartridge inside the pen body. There's a little grey rubber seal there. That's where you insert the syringe needle. You should be able to remove that cartridge completely from the pen body. There might be useful images here for you:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/syringe-insulin-info-handling-drawing-fine-doses.151/

How's Grandpa doing?
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He's doing well. Thanks for asking! I thought I'd try to grab a decent pic to accompany my response, but he had his own idea.

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Usually when starting a new insulin we take in consideration of what the present dose is and go a little bit lower with the Lantus. Some kitties have a remarkable reaction to starting it. I wouldn't go any higher than 1.5 only because you have some missing data the last 4 days . And only if you are able to monitor him closely the first few cycles.
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
Usually when starting a new insulin we take in consideration of what the present dose is and go a little bit lower with the Lantus. Some kitties have a remarkable reaction to starting it. I wouldn't go any higher than 1.5 only because you have some missing data the last 4 days . And only if you are able to monitor him closely the first few cycles.
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Hi. Our plan is to start with 1U. We're actually not missing data, the spreadsheet just isn't updated. We log all tests in a notebook and then transfer the info to the spreadsheet. We'll make the updates. Yesterday and today have been mid 400s.

Fortunately I work from home so he's rarely home alone.

Thanks!
 
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