I would not mess with the pens for Lantus delivery. Lantus is too critical - and the pens are very prone to curious failures. Syringe and Vial is the safest, most accurate delivery possible - and there is no reason not to use it for Lantus delivery.
Ideally, the pens came out (I thought) to make it more convenient for Bolus injections - it's handier to carry a pen around than the needle/vial ... Lantus is a long term base insulin and reaches a peak after several hours. Your 2 hour post meal number doesn't really play into using a basal insulin. Check with your doctor.
lantus vial expiration after opening, When I was using insulin, my bedtime number was the indicator for a basal injection. If my bedtime number was 80 or less, then I would not inject basal. I have noticed in the past fortnight that in the first hour (sometimes 2) after injecting Lantus, there is a rise in my blood sugars. I'm currently injecting 14 units at 10pm and 14 units at 10am For example tonight, I ate supper at 5pm and injected my novo accordingly. This all worked out...
lantus vial expiration after opening, The end effect is that your profile is not longer flat. So with a basal insulin like lantus, it is quoted to last 24 hours and splitting your doses into separate sizes, like 60% morning/40% evening will increase your morning levels over your evening levels only if you have a non-flat response to the insulin.
