When my endocrinologist increased my insulin dosage, I thought it was a lot. I went from 8 units of Toujeo to 11 units in the morning, and from 8 units of HumaLOG to 12 units. This morning, as I was injecting myself, I wanted to see how high the dosage dials can go.
Well, it looks like Toujeo can shoot up to 80 units per injection, and HumaLOG can do 60 units. The pens do not hold that much insulin so if you need 60 to 80 units of insulin, the pens will run out pretty quickly. I am still using my first Toujeo pen since it was only prescribed a month ago. For HumaLOG, I am already on my third insulin pen.
Along with the pens, you have to buy needles separately. They are single use only, and are disposed after each injection. I also had to purchase a red sharp bin to safely dispose of used needles.
Life with chronic diseases 