What Are The Uses Of Insulin glargine?

Insulin glargine is an analogue to insulin used to reduce nocturnal hypoglycaemia (type 2 diabetes) when the oral dosage of diabetes pills are ineffective.

What Are The Side Effects Of Insulin glargine?

The most common side effects of insulin glargine are:

• Pain/swelling/itching at injection site.
• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Insulin glargine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug insulin glargine or any other allergies.
• A decrease in kidney function.
• Low blood potassium levels in the blood.