aUnits of Toujeo Max SoloStar are rounded down to the nearest even whole unit and are calculated based on a recommended starting dose of 0.2 Units/kg. Toujeo Max SoloStar delivers doses in 2 Unit increments. Toujeo Max SoloStar is recommended for patients requiring at least 20 units per day.

The bottom line Toujeo may also have a lower risk of hypoglycemia, making it a good option for older adults. Lantus is available as a vial and insulin pen. Toujeo is available as two different types of insulin pens, and both of them are more concentrated than Lantus.

Toujeo starts working about 6 hours after injection. Its effects may last for more than 36 hours. Toujeo isn't a fast-acting insulin. Its active ingredient, insulin glargine, is a long-acting insulin.

The most common side effect of Toujeo is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious and life-threatening. Severe hypoglycemia may cause harm to your heart or brain. Symptoms of serious low blood sugar may include shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision.

Your blood sugar levels should be closely monitored when you're starting or switching to Toujeo. It may take up to 5 days for Toujeo to have its full effect on lowering your blood sugar levels. Dosage adjustments should only be made every 3 or 4 days.

The maximum dose per injection for the SoloStar pen is 80 units of insulin glargine. The maximum dose per injection for the Max SoloStar pen is 160 units of insulin glargine. If you have questions about the right dose of Toujeo for you, talk with your doctor.

You can administer Toujeo any time of the day or night, but preferably it should be given at approximately the same time every day.

Drinking alcohol while taking this medication increases the risk for a dangerous decrease in your blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Contact your care team if you experience tremors or shaking, anxiety, sweating, cold or clammy skin, confusion, dizziness, or a rapid heartbeat.

Toujeo is a long-acting form of man-made insulin (insulin glargine) that may be used for the treatment of high blood sugar levels in adults and children 6 years and older with diabetes mellitus. Toujeo lasts for up to 36 hours and is usually given once a day.

70-139 mg/dL - 0 units 140-180 mg/dL - 3 units subcut 181-240 mg/dL - 4 units subcut 241-300 mg/dL - 6 units subcut 301-350 mg/dL - 8 units subcut 351-400 mg/dL - 10 units subcut If blood glucose is greater than 400 mg/dL, administer 12 units subcut, notify provider, and repeat POC blood sugar check in 1 hour.

Even though Toujeo is usually given once a day, some people may experience better blood sugar control if the dose is split and given twice a day (every 12 hours). You can administer Toujeo any time of the day or night, but preferably it should be given at approximately the same time every day.

Some drinks like beers, ales and ciders contain carbs and will increase your blood sugar levels initially. Spirits, dry wines and Prosecco not so much, so these may be a better bet if you are concerned about the carbs in alcohol.