Circle of Champions is a national diabetes awareness campaign designed
to encourage people living with diabetes to strive for optimal blood sugar control.
Diabetes Champions from all across the country are partnering with sanofi-aventis U.S.,
a world leader in diabetes care, to encourage people living with diabetes to
get serious about managing their blood sugar levels.
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Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce enough and/or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into the cells of the body for energy. Diabetes may be related to genetics and to environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise. There are two main types of diabetes:
Type 1 Diabetes, which may be caused by factors such as autoimmune disease, genetics and environment, accounts for five to 10 percent of all diabetes cases in the United States. Type 1 diabetes results from the body’s failure to produce insulin, the hormone that “unlocks” the cells of the body, allowing a sugar called glucose to enter and fuel them.
Type 2 Diabetes, which is often associated with older age, obesity, family history of diabetes, impaired glucose metabolism, physical inactivity, and race/ethnicity, accounts for about 90 to 95 percent of all diabetes cases in the United States. Type 2 diabetes results from insulin resistance (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), combined with relative insulin deficiency. Most Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.
Important Safety Information for Lantus®
Prescription Lantus® is for adults with type 2 diabetes or adults and children
(6 years and older) with type 1 diabetes who require long-acting insulin for the
control of high blood sugar.
Lantus® SoloSTAR® is a disposable insulin delivery device (insulin pen).
Needles and the SoloSTAR® pen must not be shared.
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.
Do not change your insulin without talking with your doctor. The syringe
must not contain any other medication or residue. You should not use Lantus®
if you are allergic to insulin. Lantus® is a long-acting insulin you inject
just once a day, at the same time each day. You must test your blood sugar levels
while using an insulin such as Lantus®.
The most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus®, is hypoglycemia, which
may be serious. Other possible side effects may include injection site reactions,
including changes in fat tissue at the injection site, and allergic reactions, including
itching and rash. In rare cases, some allergic reactions may be life threatening.
Tell your doctor about other medicines and supplements you are taking because they
can change the way insulin works.
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The health information contained herein is provided for general educational purposes
only. Your healthcare professional is the single best source of information regarding
your health. Please consult your healthcare professional if you have any questions
about your health or treatment.