Welcome @Strawhatshianne, really glad you found us. You have certainly raised a touchpoint issue. But as Eric says you can get more modern insulin’s far cheaper than what you have been quoted.
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And please, don’t say you haven’t been the best diabetic, this PIA disease just gives you more opportunities than most to improve, and it sounds like now is one of those times!
As for remembering to take basal insulin, have you considered purchasing a syringe reminder tray like this?