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Compare Lantus vs. Basaglar

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Lantus (insulin glargine)
Basaglar (insulin glargine)
Lantus (insulin glargine)
Basaglar (insulin glargine)

Summary of Lantus vs. Basaglar

Summary for Insulin
Prescription only

Lantus (insulin glargine) is a long-acting insulin. It's used to manage blood sugar levels in adults and children with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Lantus (insulin glargine) is injected under the skin, typically once daily or as directed by your healthcare team. Your care team will determine your dose of Lantus (insulin glargine) based on different factors, such as your diet and blood sugar levels. Lantus (insulin glargine) comes as a vial and a prefilled insulin pen (Lantus Solostar). Some side effects of this medication include redness and swelling at the injection site, and upper respiratory tract infections.

Summary for Insulin
Prescription only

Basaglar (insulin glargine) is a long-acting insulin. It's used to manage blood sugar levels in adults and children with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Basaglar (insulin glargine) is given as an injection under the skin once per day. Your healthcare team will determine your dose based on different things, such as your diet and your blood sugar levels. This medication comes as a pre-filled pen called Basaglar KwikPen, as well as a smart insulin pen called Basaglar Tempo Pen that can connect to a smartphone. Some side effects of this medication include low blood sugar levels and pain or swelling at the injection site.

Indications of Lantus vs. Basaglar

Indications for
•Type 1 diabetes (T1D)
•Type 2 diabetes (T2D)
Indications for
•Type 1 diabetes in people ages 6 years and older
•Type 2 diabetes in adults

Pros and Cons of Lantus vs. Basaglar

Pros and Const for Insulin
Pros
•Can control your blood sugar levels for about 24 hours
•Typically injected once daily
•Approved for children and adults
•Available as a vial and pre-filled pen
Cons
•Given as an injection
•Raises risk of dangerously low blood sugar levels
•Might cause weight gain
•Can't be mixed with other insulins within the same syringe
Pros and Const for Insulin
Pros
•Long-lasting insulin that provides consistent, all-day blood sugar control
•Given once per day
•Available as a prefilled pen that can easily fit into your purse or pocket
•Doses can be easily adjusted
•Can use in type 1 diabetic children as young as 6 years old
Cons
•Must be given as an injection under the skin
•Might be difficult for some people to administer correctly
•Can cause weight gain and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
•Doesn't come as a vial, which some people might prefer instead of prefilled pens
•Not available as a lower-cost generic yet

Common Side Effects of Lantus vs. Basaglar

Common Side Effects for

Type 2 diabetes (T2D)

•Upper respiratory tract infection (up to 29%)
•Swelling in the hands or feet (20%)
•High blood pressure (20%)
•Flu, sinus infections, or bronchitis (up to 19%)
•Cataract (15%)
•Joint pain (14%)
•Pain in the hands and feet (13%)
•Back pain (13%)
•Cough (12%)
•Urinary tract infection (11%)
•Diarrhea (11%)
•Depression (11%)
•Headache (10%)

Note: People with T1D typically experienced less side effects than people with T2D, but are at higher risk for hypoglycemia.

Common Side Effects for
•Infection (up to 24%)
•Common cold (up to 16%)
•Respiratory tract infection (up to 8%)

Warnings of Lantus vs. Basaglar

Common Side Effects for
•Risk of serious infections
•Risk of high and low blood sugar levels
•Dangerously low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
•Low blood potassium levels
•Swelling and heart failure
•Severe allergic reactions
Common Side Effects for
•Risk of infections with pen sharing
•Risk of high and low blood sugar levels
•Dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
•Low blood potassium levels
•Swelling and heart failure when used with certain diabetes medications
•Severe allergic reactions

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