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Permalink Reply by Kristin on March 27, 2009 at 5:48pm

I have also heard that somehow you might be able to get your insurance to classify insulin as a "medical supply" rather than a presciption if you use mail order pharmacies. (I'm not sure about this, but it's worth looking in to).

Ask for doctor for a free sample, my doctor gave me a vial of insulin when i was in a pinch.

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Permalink Reply by nel on March 27, 2009 at 5:53pm

Elaine ..Please bear with me ...Do I understand your posting correctly ?? one kind( Novolog ) versa other ( Lantus) ?
Novolog is fast acting insulin ( use for delivering a bolus , ie carbs etc. consumed ) , Lantus is a basal( backround ) insulin ...in other words the 2 can be used in combination but NOT mixed ( instead of other kinds of insulin)

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Permalink Reply by Lauren on March 27, 2009 at 7:44pm

I was going to mention that too, Nel.

Elaine, maybe you should consult your doctor about it? I know it sounds kind of weird but when I was under my husband's previous insurance, my diabetes supplies were costing us more then they had before. During a visit to my endo he had asked if I had considered a pump, and I told him that it wasn't possible because we couldn't afford it (or the stuff I had been on at the time) through the insurance we had. So he helped me find a form of insulin and a delivery method that was in my budget. :)

Also some makers offer discounts for people who cannot afford their medicine. I had read somewhere the Eli Lily has such a program - maybe they have a long lasting insulin that could replace the Lantus that is also in your budget.

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Permalink Reply by Cynthia F. on March 27, 2009 at 7:47pm

here it is Lauren! I did some research

Lilly Cares, Patient Assistance Program

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Permalink Reply by Elaine on March 28, 2009 at 4:53am

Thanks, Cynthia! This is most helpful information. Since I do have (inadequate) insurance, I'm not sure that I'd qualify, but I'd bet someone else reading this will. I'll check w/ my doctor and w/ Lilly.
:-) Thanks again,
Elaine

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Permalink Reply by Cynthia F. on March 28, 2009 at 5:14am

You are very welcome :)

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Permalink Reply by Manny Hernandez on March 30, 2009 at 8:29pm

A few other resources that may help too, Elaine:
http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/84404/42866/assistance-2-0

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Permalink Reply by Elaine on March 28, 2009 at 4:50am

Thanks! I suppose I could start a letter writing campaign! Or...check their websites.

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Permalink Reply by Domo! on March 28, 2009 at 6:07am

i'm part of the program. Really easy paper work to fill out, the only hard part is getting your doc office to do it fast enough. All my insulin is free, based on my income, i don't know what i would do if it wasn't free..probably not take any insulin at all. But if you have insurance they might not accept you.

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Permalink Reply by Elaine on March 28, 2009 at 9:13pm

Thanks for your insights.
There really is no safety net in the US.
My endo is also a diabetic, so he knocks himself out w/ longer visits than is typical (or reimbursed by insurance).

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Permalink Reply by Anthony Holko on March 29, 2009 at 3:29pm

Wow a diabetic Endo, this must be heaven a Doctor that will actually hear what you are saying and believe it. You lucky gal. There is no safety net in the Nazi part of Canada called Alberta.

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Permalink Reply by Robyn on March 30, 2009 at 7:23pm

Who and where is this Endo????

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