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  • Toujeo (insulin glargine)
    Lantus (insulin glargine)
  • Toujeo (insulin glargine)
    Lantus (insulin glargine)

  • Summary of Toujeo vs. Lantus

    Summary for Insulin
    Prescription only

    Toujeo SoloStar and Toujeo Max SoloStar are a pair of brand names for insulin glargine. It's a long-acting insulin that's used for diabetes in adults and children. This medication is a more concentrated version of insulin glargine containing 300 units/mL. Toujeo (insulin glargine) comes as prefilled pens. You inject the medication under the skin once daily. Side effects include common cold symptoms and low blood sugar.

    Summary for Insulin
    Prescription only

    Lantus (insulin glargine) is a type of long-acting insulin. It's used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Lantus (insulin glargine) is injected under the skin once daily. Your dose will depend on a few things, such as the type of diabetes you have and your blood sugar levels. This medication comes in a vial (Lantus) as well as in a prefilled insulin pen (Lantus Solostar). Some side effects include upper respiratory tract infections. It can also cause redness and swelling at the injection site.

  • Indications of Toujeo vs. Lantus

    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes
    •Type 2 diabetes
    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes (T1D)
    •Type 2 diabetes (T2D)

  • Pros and Cons of Toujeo vs. Lantus

    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Long-lasting insulin that provides consistent, all-day blood sugar control
    •Given once a day
    •Available as a prefilled pen
    •Good choice for people who need high doses of long-acting insulin
    •Can use in children as young as 6 years old
    Cons
    •Must inject under the skin
    •Might be hard for some people to administer correctly
    •Has a risk of causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
    •Might cause weight gain
    •Can't mix with other insulins
    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Helps keep your blood sugar controlled for about 24 hours
    •Injected once daily
    •Approved for both adults and children
    •Available as a vial and prefilled pen
    Cons
    •Given as an injection under the skin
    •Has a risk of causing dangerously low blood sugar
    •Might cause weight gain
    •Can't be mixed with other insulins within the same syringe

  • Common Side Effects of Toujeo vs. Lantus

    Common Side Effects for
    •Common cold symptoms
    •Upper respiratory tract infection
    •Low blood sugar
    Common Side Effects for

    Type 1 diabetes

    •Upper respiratory tract infection (22%)
    •Other infection (9%)
    •Accidental injury (6%)
    •Headache (6%)

    Type 2 diabetes

    •Upper respiratory tract infection (11%)
    •Other infection (10%)
    •Eye problem (6%)

  • Warnings of Toujeo vs. Lantus

    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of infections with pen sharing
    •Risk of changes to blood sugar levels with changes to your insulin regimen
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
    •Low potassium levels
    •Swelling and heart failure when used with certain diabetes medications
    •Allergic reactions
    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of infection from sharing pens and needles
    •Risk of changes to blood sugar levels with changes to your insulin routine
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
    •Low potassium levels
    •Swelling and risk of heart failure when using with certain diabetes medications
    •Severe allergic reaction

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