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Insulin Glargine is your once-daily foundation for stable blood sugar—a modern long-acting insulin that provides smooth, 24-hour protection against high glucose levels. Think of it as your diabetes "safety net," working quietly in the background while you focus on living your life.
- ✅ 100 IU/mL available in vials & pre-filled pens
- ✅ Once-daily injection for 24-hour basal coverage
- ✅ VAT-Exempt (Save 12% automatically under Philippine law!)
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary approved (DOH Circular 2022-0537)
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
Understanding Insulin Glargine: Your 24-Hour Blood Sugar Guardian
Insulin Glargine is a modern long-acting insulin analog (brand names: Lantus, Toujeo, Basaglar) that provides steady, around-the-clock blood sugar control for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Officially included in the Philippine National Formulary (PNF) per DOH Department Circular No. 2022-0537, this essential medicine represents a significant advancement in diabetes care for Filipinos, offering more predictable and safer glucose management compared to older insulins.
Unlike intermediate-acting insulins that peak and drop, Insulin Glargine maintains a constant, "peakless" level for a full 24 hours—like having a dimmer switch instead of an on/off button for your blood sugar control. This means fewer sudden drops (hypoglycemia) and more stable energy throughout your day and night.
How Insulin Glargine Works (Simple Explanation)
Imagine your body needs a slow, steady drip of fuel to keep running smoothly, even when you're sleeping. Insulin Glargine acts like a "basal foundation"—a background insulin that:
- Mimics your body's natural insulin release between meals and overnight
- Provides consistent glucose control for exactly 24 hours with just one daily injection
- Has no pronounced peak, dramatically reducing the risk of dangerous low blood sugar episodes
- Works independently of meals—you can inject at the same time daily regardless of when you eat
Insulin Glargine Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Strength | 100 IU/mL (standard concentration) |
| Available Forms | 10mL multi-dose vial, 3mL pre-filled pen (SoloStar), 1.5mL disposable pen |
| Dosing Frequency | Once daily, same time each day (flexible within 3 hours if needed) |
| Best Time to Inject | Any time of day, but consistently at the same time (morning or bedtime) |
| Onset of Action | 1-2 hours after injection |
| Peak Effect | None (peakless profile—this is the key benefit!) |
| Duration | 24 hours or longer (true once-daily coverage) |
| Injection Sites | Abdomen, thigh, upper arm (rotate sites to prevent lumps) |
| Storage | Unopened: 2-8°C (refrigerator). In-use: room temperature up to 30°C for 28 days |
Why Choose Insulin Glargine from MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatic VAT Savings: Under Philippine law (TRAIN & CREATE Acts), Insulin Glargine is 100% VAT-exempt per FDA Advisory No. 2023-1338. You save 12% instantly—no paperwork needed! This makes modern diabetes care more affordable for Filipino families.
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Insulin Glargine complies with Philippine National Formulary standards (100 IU/mL vials and pens), ensuring you receive DOH-approved, evidence-based treatment. The PNF inclusion (October 2022) was based on HTAC review showing comparable efficacy to NPH with lower hypoglycemia risk.
- ✅ Cold Chain Guaranteed: Unlike generic sellers, MedsGo maintains proper 2-8°C storage from warehouse to delivery. Insulin is a biologic medicine—heat destroys it! We protect your investment with temperature-controlled handling all the way to your door.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed endocrinologist—save ₱200-₱400 on consultation fees. Our doctors understand Filipino diabetes care needs.
- ✅ Fast & Safe Delivery: We deliver in insulated packaging with ice packs. Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability. Perfect for starting therapy immediately.
- ✅ Proven Safety Profile: Clinical evidence shows Insulin Glargine has significantly lower risk of severe and nocturnal hypoglycemia compared to NPH insulin—meaning safer nights and peace of mind for you and your family.
Who Should Use Insulin Glargine?
This insulin is ideal for:
- Adults with Type 1 diabetes as basal insulin (foundation of insulin therapy)
- Adults with Type 2 diabetes when oral medications aren't enough
- Patients experiencing frequent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) with NPH insulin
- People with unpredictable schedules who need flexible but consistent insulin
- Those who want once-daily simplicity instead of twice-daily NPH injections
- Patients at risk for nighttime hypoglycemia (nocturnal hypoglycemia)
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠︎
Most patients use Insulin Glargine safely, but be aware:
- Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Can occur if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or take too much insulin. Symptoms: sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, confusion, irritability. Always carry glucose tablets or candy!
- Injection Site Reactions: Mild redness, swelling, or itching—usually temporary. Rotate injection sites (abdomen, thigh, upper arm) to prevent lipodystrophy (fat lumps)
- Weight Gain: Possible with any insulin—maintain healthy diet and regular exercise
- Allergic Reactions: Rare, but seek immediate help if you get rash, breathing difficulty, or swelling
- Never mix Insulin Glargine with other insulins in the same syringe or pen
- Don't dilute or share your pens/cartridges with others
- Monitor blood glucose regularly as directed by your doctor
- Never stop insulin suddenly without medical supervision
- Check insulin appearance—should be clear and colorless; do not use if cloudy or discolored
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Insulin Glargine: Ang 24-Oras na Tagapagtanggol ng Iyong Blood Sugar
Ang Insulin Glargine ay isang modernong long-acting insulin analog (mga brand: Lantus, Toujeo, Basaglar) na nagbibigay ng patuloy na kontrol sa blood sugar para sa mga may Type 1 at Type 2 diabetes. Opisyal na kasama ito sa Philippine National Formulary (PNF) ayon sa DOH Department Circular No. 2022-0537, kaya siguradong aprubado ng gobyerno at epektibo para sa mga Pilipino.
Kaiba sa mga lumang insulin, ang Insulin Glargine ay may "peakless" na aksyon—hindi ito tumataas at bumababa kundi nananatiling stable sa loob ng 24 oras. Parang dimmer switch kaysa on/off button para sa iyong blood sugar control.
Paano Gumagana ang Insulin Glargine?
Isipin mo na kailangan ng iyong katawan ng tuluy-tuloy na fuel kahit natutulog ka. Ang Insulin Glargine ay parang "foundation" o pundasyon:
- Ginagaya ang natural na insulin release ng katawan sa pagitan ng pagkain at habang natutulog
- Nagbibigay ng consistent glucose control sa loob ng 24 oras sa isang injection lamang
- Walang biglaang peak, kaya mas mababa ang panganib ng hypoglycemia (mababang blood sugar)
- Hindi depende sa oras ng pagkain—pwedeng i-inject pare-pareho araw-araw kahit anong oras
Bakit Piliin ang MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatikong VAT Discount: Libre sa 12% VAT dahil sa batas ng Pilipinas. Tipid agad!
- ✅ PNF Quality: Sumusunod sa Philippine National Formulary standards (100 IU/mL vials at pens)
- ✅ Cold Chain Guaranteed: Proper storage mula warehouse hanggang delivery—hindi tulad ng ibang sellers
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor. Tipid ₱200-₱400!
- ✅ Pambansang Botika: Maaari ring bumili sa kahit anong MedsGo pharmacy sa buong bansa
- ✅ Mas Ligtas: Mas mababa ang panganib ng severe at nocturnal hypoglycemia kaysa sa NPH insulin
Para Kanino Ito?
Ideal para sa:
- May Type 1 diabetes bilang basal insulin
- May Type 2 diabetes kapag hindi sapat ang oral medications
- Mga pasyenteng madalas magkaroon ng low blood sugar sa NPH insulin
- Mga taong may unpredictable schedule at gusto ng consistent insulin
- Mga gusto ng once-daily simplicity imbes na twice-daily
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠︎
- Hypoglycemia (Mababang Blood Sugar): Maaaring mangyari kung laktawan ang pagkain o sobrang exercise. Sintomas: pagpapawis, panginginig, mabilis na heartbeat, gutom, pagkalito. Laging magdala ng glucose tablets o candy!
- Reaksyon sa Injection Site: Pula, pamamaga, o pangangati—kadalasan pansamantala lang. Iba-iba ang injection site para maiwasan ang bukol
- Pagtimbang: Posible sa anumang insulin—panatilihin ang healthy diet at exercise
- Huwag ihalo ang Insulin Glargine sa ibang insulin sa parehong syringe o pen
- Huwag ibahagi ang iyong pens/cartridges sa iba
- Regular na i-monitor ang blood glucose ayon sa utos ng doktor
- Huwag biglang itigil ang insulin nang walang pahintulot ng doktor
- Tingnan ang itsura ng insulin—dapat malinaw at walang kulay; huwag gamitin kung malabo o may kulay
