If you're looking to get a basal insulin as a back up for if your pump breaks, and you don't want to pay for Lantus, NPH is definitely a cheaper alternative. In Canada it is sold as Humulin N and Novolin ge N.

If you really want all cheaper insulins, you could also pump regular with Humulin R or Novolin ge Toronto (R).

A1cs in people who use older insulins vs newer insulins are pretty much the same although the insulins are different.

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