Prescription
Long-acting insulin (Antidiabetic)
Insulin glargine
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin injection that works slowly and steadily over 24 hours to help lower and control your blood sugar levels, much like the natural insulin your body is supposed to produce.
What is it used for?
Diabetes (sugar disease) — both Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes when tablets alone are not enough to control blood sugar
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.