[Diabetes-talk] Lantus pin

[Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter]

I take it you're type 2? If the doctor has you on insulin, it's to better
manage glucose levels. If your numbers are good, including A1-C's, then I
wouldn't change your protocol. Do you take the insulin for bolusing when you
eat carbs? Or are you taking a long-acting insulin?

Also, more and mor research is showing that the sooner type 2's go on
insulin, often the better management they have. But again, this needs to be
determined by a doctor, and it's based off of A1-C readings along with daily
glucose levels.

I know several type 2's who are also using insulin along with a pill.

As for the cost of your scripts, obviously each insurance will be different.
Are you on Medicare too, or just a private insurance? If you qualify,
Medicare can be much cheaper with scripts, usually. I'm a type 1 using an
insulin pump, but I do use insulin pins for back-ups in emergencies. For me,
there's no cost for my pins, which are Novolog. Others can better answer
your questions. I'm by no means an expert about insurance, and actually,
insurance policies can be confusing and frustrating to understand, smile.

Good luck.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Lantus pin

Hi there,
Yesterday I went to order my pin that they have me on, when I was told that
the cost would be $375.
Well now I choose not to pay that kind of price.
This is with humana.
I was told probably I haven't met my quota yet for the year, then the price
would come down.
The nurse called me asking if lantus would be the same price.
The pin I am using now has the word touch in it.
I did make the change over last summer as requested.
At that time I was paying $145 for five pins.
Just thought I would ask to see how you folks are handling costs.
Thanks so much.
I understand this helps lower the sugar, I am already on two pills isn't
that enough?
The doctor says the a one c needs to be lower, fine, the heart doctor says I
am doing well.
They both need to work together.
The last a one c was 7 I have had it in the six range, where I feel it would
be there.
My numbers are reading well.
Thanks,

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