# Medicines **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/14.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Switching from Humalog to NovoRapid - excited, but nervous](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-humalog-to-novorapid-excited-but-nervous/12841)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-humalog-to-novorapid-excited-but-nervous/12841 "2022-07-25T15:27:15Z")
I’ll be switching my breakfast insulin from Humalog to NovoRapid (I think this is call NovoLog outside of Europe - insulin aspart) and I am excited, but a bit nervous. I’ve been using Humalog for meals but found it to b… --- ## [The US Supply Chain & Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-us-supply-chain-insulin/12852)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-us-supply-chain-insulin/12852 "2022-07-13T04:58:28Z")
I heard a story on the news that the next US supply chain issue could be insulin. Their justification was that 3 companies control 90% of the supply. How much insulin do you keep on hand at a time? I know our dosages va… --- ## [Relief for rising insulin prices on the horizon?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relief-for-rising-insulin-prices-on-the-horizon/5802)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relief-for-rising-insulin-prices-on-the-horizon/5802 "2022-07-06T20:02:23Z")
https://www.biocentury.com/bc-extra/politics-policy/2018-12-11/fda-biosimilars-policies-will-bring-interchangeable-insulin- Cut & paste here if you’re too lazy to click (bold added by me for emphasis): New FDA policies… --- ## [Surplus Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surplus-insulin/12835)
**Author:** [@DavidAZ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DavidAZ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surplus-insulin/12835 "2022-06-29T19:13:09Z")
I seem to have a surplus supply of Humalog pens due to reduced dosing needed due to activity. I would like to donate to any organization that can give to those in need. I don’t want to mail due to postal regulations on s… --- ## [If you're a T1D taking Metformin when do you take it? Changing dose timing had a huge impact for me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-youre-a-t1d-taking-metformin-when-do-you-take-it-changing-dose-timing-had-a-huge-impact-for-me/12600)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-youre-a-t1d-taking-metformin-when-do-you-take-it-changing-dose-timing-had-a-huge-impact-for-me/12600 "2022-04-16T13:40:28Z")
I’m a T1d that’s been on Metformin (500mg, 2x/day) for a long time. I had always taken it when I wake up and with dinner. But until recently I often had an inexplicable spike in blood sugar between 3 and 6AM. Sometimes n… --- ## [Looking for 1/2 unit NovoLog pens](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-1-2-unit-novolog-pens/12456)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-1-2-unit-novolog-pens/12456 "2022-03-06T14:12:22Z")
I know about the full unit NovoLog disposable pens. I know about the full unit Humalog disposable pens. I know about the 1/2 unit Humalog disposable pens. But you know what I don’t know?!? Yep, you guessed it! Yes, I… --- ## [Any T1D experiences with oral Prednisone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-t1d-experiences-with-oral-prednisone/12317)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/any-t1d-experiences-with-oral-prednisone/12317 "2022-02-02T14:48:23Z")
I’m T1D and going through a tough health time, not due to diabetes. I had elevated liver enzymes apparently due to my rheumatoid arthritis drug (methotrexate), so to find out I had to stop taking it (Nov 24) for about a … --- ## [Diabetes Vaccine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-vaccine/12274)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-vaccine/12274 "2022-01-16T02:28:14Z")
I got this link in a JDRF email and hadn’t read anything about it previously, thought others might like to read/research it: First-in-Human T1D Vaccine Trial Reports Positive Results: JDRF Report There’s probably those … --- ## [Buying insulin in France and Spain: cheap, no prescription](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-in-france-and-spain-cheap-no-prescription/5191)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-in-france-and-spain-cheap-no-prescription/5191 "2018-10-11T03:08:35Z")
In another thread (Buying insulin while in Canada) I discussed our experience in buying insulin in Canada. Over the past few weeks, we needed to purchase insulin in Spain and in France. We were able to buy without a p… --- ## [NovoCares insulin savings program - only $33 a vial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novocares-insulin-savings-program-only-33-a-vial/9620)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novocares-insulin-savings-program-only-33-a-vial/9620 "2022-01-07T00:06:24Z")
Referenced from this thread about Lilly Here is some information about the program Novo Nordisk has. (Novo Nordisk is the maker of Tresiba, Levemir, NovoLog, Fiasp, and many other fine insulin products!) Novo Nordisk… --- ## [Does Lilly diluent work with Humulin N?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-lilly-diluent-work-with-humulin-n/11948)
**Author:** [@Nora](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nora)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/does-lilly-diluent-work-with-humulin-n/11948 "2021-12-25T12:25:45Z")
Hi, I recently received diluent for insulin from Lilly, thanks to information on this forum. I use Humulin N, and the label on the diluent says it’s for use with Humulin R (and other insulin types, but it doesn’t say H… --- ## [Different Results with Different Brands of Metform](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/different-results-with-different-brands-of-metform/12173)
**Author:** [@briopelle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/briopelle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/different-results-with-different-brands-of-metform/12173 "2021-12-13T00:57:34Z")
Hey guys, Question: Has anyone noticed one brand of generic Metformin being less effective than another brand? For the last 2 months, my blood sugar has been running about 30 points higher than usual with some spiky b… --- ## [Z-pack](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/z-pack/12130)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/z-pack/12130 "2021-12-12T19:24:05Z")
Started a 5 day azithromycin course last night and have been having chasing high blood sugars ever since. Is this a known thing? Seems like I’ve taken it in the past and not had this effect? --- ## [Increased risk of hyperglycemia from post transplant drug therapy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/increased-risk-of-hyperglycemia-from-post-transplant-drug-therapy/12099)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/increased-risk-of-hyperglycemia-from-post-transplant-drug-therapy/12099 "2021-11-27T12:59:47Z")
Sometimes I think that I have too much time on my hands. This morning I ran across that the combination of immunosuppressant drugs with or without corticosteroids after solid organ transplants increases the risk of diabe… --- ## [Insulin Middlemen take more than 50% of the net insulin revenue (2014-2018)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-middlemen-take-more-than-50-of-the-net-insulin-revenue-2014-2018/12023)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-middlemen-take-more-than-50-of-the-net-insulin-revenue-2014-2018/12023 "2021-11-09T03:56:54Z")
Sad to see that as the manufacturers and the insurers make less on a vial of insulin the middlemen (Pharmacies and PBM’s) have filled the gap and take home an unconscionable amount of the insulin revenue diabetics need t… --- ## [Pharmacy/Dr problems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pharmacy-dr-problems/11990)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pharmacy-dr-problems/11990 "2021-11-03T05:15:46Z")
Anyone else having pharmacy issues? Our pharmacy has closed the drive-through window, won’t answer their phone, their voice mailbox is always full etc. I have to call in refills at least a week in advance and even then w… --- ## [Always learning - Diluting Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-learning-diluting-insulin/11973)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/always-learning-diluting-insulin/11973 "2021-10-27T15:55:48Z")
@Nora 's post about insulin treatment for her dog brought up the idea of diluting insulin, which after 42 years, I have never heard of before. Can someone fill me in on the basics please? TY --- ## [One lot of Glucagon recalled for loss of potency](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-lot-of-glucagon-recalled-for-loss-of-potency/11938)
**Author:** [@glitzabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/glitzabetes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/one-lot-of-glucagon-recalled-for-loss-of-potency/11938 "2021-10-18T02:39:46Z")
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/eli-lilly-and-company-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-one-lot-glucagonr-emergency-kit-due-loss Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is voluntarily rec… --- ## [Cost of Regular/R insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-regular-r-insulin/4348)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-regular-r-insulin/4348 "2021-09-22T10:13:54Z")
I decided I wanted to give Regular insulin a try for evenings when I have high protein/fat meals so I can avoid a high alarm an hour or two after falling asleep… especially since I’m having trouble waking up to alarms ea… --- ## [Relion (Walmart ) novolog](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-walmart-novolog/11758)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-walmart-novolog/11758 "2021-08-31T04:22:39Z")
We’ve talked a lot about the R and NPH that Walmart hs sold for $25/ vial for years Big news now—- novolog (insulin aspart) now at Walmart for $73/ vial or 85 per 5 pens Thank you Walmart This is a big deal Prescript… --- ## [Learning How To Bolus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/learning-how-to-bolus/11563)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/learning-how-to-bolus/11563 "2021-08-25T12:25:01Z")
Hey diabuddies, been awhile since I’ve posted lately so I figured it’s time for an update! So upon high blood sugar readings two days in a row, and some fear on my part, I called my Endo for advice because I was uncerta… --- ## [Nice article about Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nice-article-about-afrezza/11681)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nice-article-about-afrezza/11681 "2021-08-19T15:50:10Z")
--- ## [Has anyone tried Relion Novolog and can give a review?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-tried-relion-novolog-and-can-give-a-review/11582)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-tried-relion-novolog-and-can-give-a-review/11582 "2021-07-12T04:29:41Z")
Post can’t be empty. --- ## [Relion Branded Novolog Getting Released](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-branded-novolog-getting-released/11540)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/relion-branded-novolog-getting-released/11540 "2021-07-07T01:07:24Z")
https://www.massmarketretailers.com/walmart-launches-private-brand-analog-insulin/ Would be nice if they are able to drive the price down even further, but $72 for vials and $85 for a box of flexpens is better than noth… --- ## [Late night lows are become sleep deprivation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/late-night-lows-are-become-sleep-deprivation/11497)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/late-night-lows-are-become-sleep-deprivation/11497 "2021-06-23T18:53:19Z")
So a little about me first. I’m 33, currently on Lantus 20u at 10pm. My Endo has told me the lowest I should go is 18u and I’m probably going to dose that tonight. However, since starting my Dexcom journey I have noticed… --- ## [Lispro aabc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lispro-aabc/11502)
**Author:** [@JW\_dx2002](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JW_dx2002)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lispro-aabc/11502 "2021-06-20T21:02:57Z")
Hi everyone. I switched to lispro aabc in my T-Slim. It is “off label use”, but I have seen a reduction in post-prandial spikes and my time in range has improved. The only issue that I have is that it burns when infusing… --- ## [Humalog coupon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humalog-coupon/11423)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/humalog-coupon/11423 "2021-06-02T16:39:36Z")
So, I refilled my first Humalog scrip at CVS since switching from mail order, and they applied this coupon without me even knowing that there was one! And I didn’t have to worry about meds getting stolen from the lobby!… --- ## [Insulin samples recalled](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-samples-recalled/11355)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-samples-recalled/11355 "2021-05-10T21:37:17Z")
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDA/bulletins/2d88576 --- ## [Purchasing insulin in Canada in person?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/purchasing-insulin-in-canada-in-person/1747)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/purchasing-insulin-in-canada-in-person/1747 "2021-05-07T00:54:09Z")
I am curious about how insulin purchases work in Canada, and hoping that some of our Canadian friends can enlighten me! I understand that you can purchase insulin without prescription, is that correct? What are street … --- ## [Test strip to see if insulin is bad?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/test-strip-to-see-if-insulin-is-bad/11257)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/test-strip-to-see-if-insulin-is-bad/11257 "2021-04-21T19:14:05Z")
So, our refrigerator has been having variable temperatures, depending on where things are stored. Some stuff on the top shelf, like lettuce, has icicles on it, though things in liquid don’t seem to be completely frozen. … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/14.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/14.md?page=3)