Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml is used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children and type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which your body does not produce enough insulin to control blood sugar levels.

Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml contains Insulin glargine, which works by replacing the insulin that is normally produced by the body. It also stops the liver from producing more sugar. Thereby, it helps treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Sometimes, Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml may cause side effects like injection site reactions, low blood sugar, swelling, and weight gain. Most of these side effects of Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep the doctor informed about your medical conditions and medications to prevent any interactions.

Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml used in the treatment of diabetes (Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus). The detailed uses of Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml are as follows:

• Manage diabetes: Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml helps in managing both type 1 diabetes (adults and children) and type 2 diabetes (adults).
• Blood sugar level control: Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml controls blood sugar levels with a steady insulin release that replicates the body's natural insulin production.
• Long-acting Insulin Therapy: Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml provides steady insulin coverage for 24 hours, offering consistent blood sugar control without peaks and dips.
• Reduction of Hyperglycemia: Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml is involved in lowering high blood sugar levels, which helps in reducing the risk of diabetes complications like kidney damage and nerve damage.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Check the label for directions and use it as advised by the doctor. Choose an injection site such as the thigh, upper arm, or abdomen, pinch the skin and inject the advised dose at a 45-degree angle slowly and steadily.
• Rotate the injection site every time. Do not inject into skin that is red, bruised, or hard. Do not reuse or share needles.

• Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml contains Insulin Glargine, a long-acting insulin used to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• It provides long-term blood sugar control by maintaining stable blood glucose levels throughout the day and night, reducing the risk of blood sugar spikes and drops.
• Insulin glargine is a man-made form of human insulin which helps replace the insulin that is normally produced by the body and moves sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is used for energy. It also stops the liver from producing more sugar.
• By maintaining consistent insulin levels, Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml helps prevent diabetes-related complications such as nerve damage, kidney problems, and eye disease.
• Its long-acting formula provides a steady effect for up to 24 hours or more with a single daily injection, improving treatment adherence.

• Do not use Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis. 
• Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, nerve damage, low levels of potassium, heart failure or vision problems.
• Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are planning for pregnancy, or are breastfeeding. 
• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml affects you.
• Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms include intense hunger, dizziness, irritability, shakiness, or sweating. To quickly manage hypoglycemia, consume fast-acting sources of sugar like fruit juice, non-diet soda, hard candy, raisins, or crackers.
• Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml helps control diabetes but does not cure it. Continue using it even if you feel well. Do not stop using Basalog 100 IU Injection 10 ml without talking to your doctor. 
• Never reuse needles or syringes. Rotate the injection site each time.