Question

Discuss at least three most important side effects of Lantus Insulin pen autoshield and how to manage, promote safety and enhance comfort based on the adverse effects

Answer 1

• Weight gain
  • Encourage patient to do regular exercise
  • Monitor what is eaten,follow a low carbohydrate or low glycemic index foods
  • Encourage patient to have complex carbohydrates foods like brown rice,pulses,grains,cereals
  • Avoid foods like refined products white sugar,pasta,cookies,chocolate, soda,ice creams
  • Monitor blood glucose level
  • Observe for swelling in ankles and leg
• Lipodistropy
  • Rotate the site of injection
  • Observe the site of injection for any change of color (cyanosis, haemorrhage)
  • Ice  application to relieve pain
  • Get help of a health care professional if not settled on its own
• Hypokalemia
  • Observe for any signs and symptoms of leg cramps, muscle weakness, numbness, polyuria,polyphagia and report to provider
  • Have a diet which as a food supplement or nutrition of potassium