Type 1 DM pts who need long acting insulin to control hyperglycemia Child, adult: Pts taking qd NPH or ultralente human insulin: start Lantus at same dose as current insulin dose. Pts taking bid NPH human insulin: start Lantus at 20% less than current qd insulin dose. Adjust based on pt response.
Type 2 DM in pts previously treatment with PO antidiabetics Adults: 10 IU SC qd hs. Adjust prn to 2 IU-100 IU SC q hs. |