Toujeo SoloStar (insulin glargine) contains a basal insulin which can used by both type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Patients thinking about buying Toujeo SoloStar should be aware of some its characteristics:

• This medication comes in and is administered by an injection pen.
• The active ingredient in this product is not interchangeable dose-wise with other basal insulin products, including others with the same active ingredient.
• Patients planning to start taking Toujeo SoloStar or wishing to switch to it from another basal insulin product should do so only with the involvement of a doctor who specializes in diabetes.

All patients who buy Toujeo SoloStar should also be aware that this medication is not meant to resolve blood glucose spikes following a meal; another, more fast-acting insulin may be required---particularly for type 1 diabetics---following a meal. This medication is a once-per-day, long-term treatment that helps keep a baseline insulin in the body.

Using Injection Pens

Toujeo SoloStar comes as a pre-filled injection pen. The pen can be adjusted to release different amounts of the medication in a measurement called units, which describe a measurement unique to Toujeo products. They are not the same as international units (IU) or the units used in other basal insulin products.

The medication should be left in and administered with the Toujeo SoloStar pen only; otherwise overdose---and accompanying hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)---are likely to result. Low blood glucose can be every bit as dangerous as high blood glucose.

Those who buy Toujeo SoloStar will receive one or more pens, depending on how many were purchased. Each pen contains 300 units insulin glargine per milliliter (ml). Each Toujeo SoloStar contains 1.5 ml of solution for injection, which comes to 450 units. Toujeo DoubleStar pens contain twice this amount, 3 ml solution or 900 units. The usefulness of each type of pen depends on the dose required.

Pens not yet used should be kept refrigerated, though not frozen. Once a pen has been opened and used, any remaining medication should not be refrigerated; room temperature is fine. Opened pens may be kept and used for up to four weeks following their opening. Both new and in-use pens should be kept out of direct sunlight.

Using Toujeo SoloStar

The active ingredient in this product, insulin glargine, helps manage baseline insulin by:

• Replacing insulin not produced by the body
• Promoting glucose absorption from the blood into other tissues, where it is used as energy
• Inhibiting the liver's production of glucose

While insulin glargine is a powerful basal insulin, it is still a background insulin---it is relatively low level, released slowly over the course of 24 hours. Type 1 diabetics will still need a fast-acting insulin to manage blood glucose spikes after meals; type 2 diabetics may or may not need to utilize insulin following meals as well, and may or may not take other antidiabetic medications.

Dosage should be individualized for each patient; it is not possible to state guidelines as it is simply too variable. Age, weight, and other personal factors can all influence dosage, as well as the type of diabetes, response to treatment, other medications being taken, and so forth. It is critical that a doctor be involved in prescribing and determining dose.

Daily dosage will likely require some adjustments at the start of treatment and if any of the above variables change. All patients who buy Toujeo SoloStar should be aware that it is very important to closely monitor blood glucose at the start of treatment and following any dose adjustments. If blood sugar becomes low, do not administer more Toujeo SoloStar until consulting a doctor. Seek emergency medical attention if needed.

Regardless of the daily dose of the medication, it is administered just once per day. It can be administered at any time of day, but once a time is chosen each dose should be administered at the same time each day.

While it may sound complicated, using this medication is actually very simple with doctor involvement to help determine and adjust dosage. A doctor will also show and explain administration practices. The majority of patients who buy Toujeo SoloStar find the medication helps improve quality of life, maintain independence, and extend duration of life as it can significantly help reduce serious---even deadly---complications from diabetes.

Before You Buy Toujeo SoloStar

It cannot be stressed enough that Toujeo SoloStar is not interchangeable with other types of basal insulin, including those with the same active ingredient, such as Lantus or Basaglar. Those who buy Toujeo SoloStar should always double-check each product received to be sure it is the correct brand. Remember, the dose units prescribed with Toujeo products are distinct from all other brands of the medication.

Type 1 diabetics in particular will also need a fast-acting insulin to utilize following meals. This medication will not compensate for blood glucose spikes. Type 2 diabetics may or may not require fast-acting insulin after meals; it is much more variable in these cases. Always speak with a doctor before starting treatment, and follow doctor advice closely.

Our Business is Your Health

As New Zealand's oldest and most-trusted online pharmacy, we're happy to offer Toujeo SoloStar---a basal insulin in a convenient injection pen that can help improve the quality of life of both type 1 and type 2 diabetics---to our clients around the world. We deliver only authentic, safe medications from authorized manufacturers. We're subject to the same regulatory oversight as our real-world counterparts, and your personal data is protected with state-of-the-art security software.

Clients will need a prescription to buy Toujeo SoloStar. If you don't have one, you're welcome to take advantage of our online doctor services for no additional charge. Simply add the product to your cart, initiate checkout, and answer the questions about your medical history and other medications being taken to see if you qualify.

Patients who already have a prescription to buy Toujeo SoloStar will be given options to transfer it to us after completing checkout.

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions about this product. We're always happy to help!