# Insulin **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/insulin/28.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Medica Insurance insulin coverage](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medica-insurance-insulin-coverage/13363)
**Author:** [@Karl.n](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Karl.n)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medica-insurance-insulin-coverage/13363 "2022-11-28T18:12:21Z")
Its that wonderful (read frustrating) time of the year: open enrollment! The plans available to my family are shuffling this year and I’m trying to get a realistic understanding of insulin options before signing up. Does… --- ## [Purchasing Insulin OTC in Switzerland](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/purchasing-insulin-otc-in-switzerland/13189)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/purchasing-insulin-otc-in-switzerland/13189 "2022-09-27T07:16:08Z")
Stopped for a few days in Bern before the flights home. Tried a city pharmacy for insulin, to see if it would be worth buying some here. For Fiasp or Novolog they charge 50 francs per vial, about $45. And they want to se… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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. --- ## [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. … --- ## [Forgot to take my basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forgot-to-take-my-basal/11044)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/forgot-to-take-my-basal/11044 "2021-03-20T01:27:48Z")
Ok, I know this is the stupidest thing I’ve ever done re diabetes. Never done it before. Somehow, completely forgot to take my 18 units of Tresiba last night. Didn’t realize until 8:30 this morning. Took it then, but ha… --- ## [I Feel Like a Water Balloon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-feel-like-a-water-balloon/653)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-feel-like-a-water-balloon/653 "2021-03-14T23:50:19Z")
I just can't believe how much insulin I have been using this last year. My C/I has gone from about 2.5 to .66. \[image\] This was yesterday. Red line is low (70), blue line is target (100), yellow line is high (140). Th… --- ## [Lantus after 28 days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lantus-after-28-days/9315)
**Author:** [@Jess](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jess)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lantus-after-28-days/9315 "2021-02-18T19:31:53Z")
My son is 5 and we are using Lantus pens for him. (Recently diagnosed). We just reached the end of our first 28 days and the Lantus pen has abt 100-120 units left. It seemed like such a waste to dump it, but I’m also n… --- ## [And the weight came off](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/and-the-weight-came-off/8449)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/and-the-weight-came-off/8449 "2020-12-20T21:57:50Z")
So after steadily gaining weight on Tresiba, I’ve now lost 10 pounds in the 4-5 months I’ve been off of it. I initially experienced a pretty dramatic loss of 7 pounds as soon as I went off Tresiba, but I think about 1-2 … --- ## [Alternating tresiba doses?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternating-tresiba-doses/10618)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/alternating-tresiba-doses/10618 "2020-12-12T00:23:59Z")
This may seem like a silly question, but I’ve been pondering this for awhile. Currently, I’m using 17 units of Tresiba, which is not quite enough these days. (I’m not getting the exercise that I should, and I know that r… --- ## [100 Years of Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/100-years-of-insulin/10596)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/100-years-of-insulin/10596 "2020-12-11T01:29:52Z")
The University of Toronto is presenting a virtual conference in April 2021 to celebrate Dr Fredrik Banting and Dr Charles Best’s life changing discovery as it turns 100 years young. There will also be a series of pre-rec… --- ## [The great unrefrigerated (& expired) insulin demo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-great-unrefrigerated-expired-insulin-demo/5132)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-great-unrefrigerated-expired-insulin-demo/5132 "2020-12-08T21:36:24Z")
The long-time Unlimiteds have already seen this kind of stuff. But for newer members, I wanted to share it with a new demo. I am calling this a “demo” instead of an “experiment”, because really by now, there is no more … --- ## [Metformin recalled](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-recalled/10330)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-recalled/10330 "2020-10-09T23:42:46Z")
--- ## [President Trump Announces New Medicare Insulin Prices](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/president-trump-announces-new-medicare-insulin-prices/9804)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 6:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/president-trump-announces-new-medicare-insulin-prices/9804 "2020-06-11T06:24:58Z")
President Trump is currently announcing the public-private partnership that will allow all insulins to be priced at no more than $35 copay under Part D Medicare. About 1750 Part D and Advantage plans will be involved i… --- ## [Eli Lilly - $35 Max Copay - Small Step in the Right Direction](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lilly-35-max-copay-small-step-in-the-right-direction/9619)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/eli-lilly-35-max-copay-small-step-in-the-right-direction/9619 "2020-04-07T21:36:56Z")
A step in the right direction, but doesn’t help those on Medicare or Medicaid. --- ## [Insulin fueled hunger](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-fueled-hunger/9616)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-fueled-hunger/9616 "2020-04-07T16:03:00Z")
What is insulin fueled hunger? I have “heard” about it. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/insulin/28.md) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/insulin/28.md?page=2)