"So I have been without. Here are my "survival tips" Sometimes the patient assistance programs take so long you have insurance again by the time they finally send you insulin. :( I would go to the Walmart brands as a last option. First…"
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what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alisonisayoshi Dec 18, 2012. 24 Replies 0 Likes
i was recently laid off. i have enough insulin for about a month but then its run out. my dr's office gave me a few samples but told me they cannot give me anymore. anyone have any suggestions?…Continue
type 1 diabetics diagnosed later in life
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Nov 25, 2012. 112 Replies 0 Likes
hi. anyone get diagnosed with type 1 later in life? i got it at 32 yrs old. it hit me fast.within a few months i lost about 20lbs...lost most of my eye sight...couldnt remember anything. so…Continue
weird side effect from low bg
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Jun 29, 2012. 59 Replies 1 Like
Hey guys...has anyone (probably females) gotten emotional on a low. my dr recently changed my insulin to bring me tighter control n I'm adjusting to being a lot lower. I have had a few lows (around…Continue
needs advice
Started this discussion. Last reply by jessica May 22, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi. I am having strange spikes tht even after taking insulin to bring it down...it stays high. I recently started symilian. an injection tht is supposed to lower bg. how is it tht mine is spkiking? I…Continue
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Alisonisayoshi replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'
Shelly replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"A couple thoughts- one is that Regular insulin is available at walmart for about $25 per vial. Other thought, more in the long term, is that Eli Lilly's patent on humalog expires in 2013--- which will open the door to low cost generic…"
"You've already got some good suggestions on insulins to switch to, but have you checked into the cost of Cobra (you should be eligible for it, however it is expensive) and also have you checked into your state's version of medical…"
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i was recently laid off. i have enough insulin for about a month but then its run out. my dr's office gave me a few samples but told me they cannot give me anymore. anyone have any suggestions? thanks jess
Cindy replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"Try going thru the insulin manufacture. They have programs to help with that kind of thing."
jessica replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"Ok will do. Thanks :)"
jessica replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"I got some numbers that i could qualify to get free insulin temporarily. While im unemployed. Hope it works"
jessica replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"Thnks maurie. Yes i have all the numbers. I made a claim. Hopefully he will get fined. I worked there for over 7 yrs n i should of gotten cobra"
still_young_at_heart replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"Here is the NY State COBRA page which says that if your employer has a group plan and you weren't fired for gross misconduct, you have to be offered COBRA. There are a couple of numbers at the bottom in case you need help with your former…"
jessica replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"Yeh i might have to get tht started. Someone on here gave me a link n i called n they are sending me an application to see if i qualify for temporary free insulin."
jessica replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"My boss nvr offered me it. I had to file a claim against him. He knows i have diabetes so i definatley needed cobra :("
jessica replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"Oh lol. Sorry i havent had diabetes that long...yes im def mdi for sure!"
Anne replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"Definitely check out your local community health center. They get federal money specifically to.provide primary care to anybody, regardless of if you have insursnce or not. Try findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov to look for one nearby."
christy replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"So cities have low income "health centers" where you might be able to go to receive discounted medical care and prescriptions filled directly through the center. Don't know if they do much with the newer insulins or not. But a lot of…"
Diana replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"When I was 16 my mom was laid off and we lost our health insurance. I remember applying through the county for medical care. I lived in Tampa, fl at the time. I'd check to see what your state and county offer for healthcare."
still_young_at_heart replied to jessica's discussion 'what do people do when they have no health insurance but need insulin'"It's probably a silly question but can you afford to pick up the COBRA coverage?"
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