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1. If a patient is on Lantus which type of insulin is the patient receiving?​

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Long-acting Insulin

Step-by-step explanation:

There are mainly three types of insulins: rapid-acting, intermediate-acting and long-acting.

"Lantus" is a type of long-acting insulin that can last up to a day (24 hours). It is meant to control the blood sugar level of the patient in one day. This is given to both children and adults alike, particularly children with Type 1 Diabetes and adults with Type 2 Diabetes. This is being injected subcutaneously or under the patient's skin. It is not intended to be mixed with other insulins. It may also cause some side effects such as: increase heart rate, sweating, dizziness, shortness of breath, etc.

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