What is Basugine insulin?
BASUGINE PEN is a long-acting insulin that contains insulin glargine. This is a modified insulin, very similar to human insulin. Human insulin is the name which describes synthetic (human-made) insulin which is laboratory grown to mimic the insulin in humans.
How is insulin glargine administered?
Insulin glargine products come as a solution (liquid) to inject subcutaneously (under the skin). They are injected once a day. You should use insulin glargine products at the same time every day.
How long does insulin take to work?
Types of insulin: Rapid-acting insulin (such as insulin lispro, insulin aspart, and insulin glulisine) starts working in about 15 minutes. It lasts for 3 to 5 hours. Short-acting insulin (such as regular insulin) starts working in 30 to 60 minutes and lasts 5 to 8 hours.
How long does long-acting insulin last?
How long does long-acting insulin last? The duration of action varies between long-acting products but should last anywhere between 22-24 hours.
How do you use Basugine?
Basugine Pen should be administered exactly as advised by your doctor. This medicine is injected under your skin. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body.
What is the difference between bolus and basal insulin?
The two main ways to take insulin are bolus and basal. Bolus insulin is the quick-acting delivery that you often take before mealtimes. Basal insulin is longer-acting and helps keep your glucose levels steady day and night.
Why is glargine given at night?
Abstract. Aims/hypothesis: Insulin glargine is a long-acting human insulin analog often administered at bedtime to patients with type 2 diabetes. It reduces fasting blood glucose levels more efficiently and with less nocturnal hypoglycemic events compared with human neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin.
What is the difference between Lantus and insulin glargine?
Lantus is the brand name for insulin glargine. Lantus takes approximately an hour to start working and lasts for an average of 24 hours; however, there is some variability and in some people, it may only act for just over 10 hours, whereas for others it may last longer than 24 hours.
Is 10 units of insulin a lot?
Long-acting (basal) insulin. Each has its own dosage. Depending on the type, you might start with 10 units a day. Or your doctor may base the first dose on your weight, based on about 0.2 units for every 2.2 pounds. This may be less than you need, but it’s a good starting point.
What is the cost of insulin injection?
The cost of insulin for a Type 1 diabetic patient for a month in India is estimated to be ₹10-12,000 depending on the dosage.