Is there a maximum dose for Lantus and other insulins
January 2009
Is there a maximum dose for Lantus and other insulins?
No. There is no ceiling dose for insulin...but there are diminishing returns at higher doses.
Most patients don't need more than 60 to 70 units per day.
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