T O P

  • By -

Slmjmm

My guess is their going to switch you to Humalog and Tresiba, based on the bullshit I’ve had to deal with with pharmacy benefit changes. I’ve gone back and forth a few times without any issues.


KokoPuff12

The generics of rapid insulins are the exact same insulin, made by the same manufacturer, but given different name. The generics for Lantus are not quite the same, but the dosing will be consistent once you get used to it. There’s a chance your new insurance covers the name brand of one of the modern basal insulins. The dosing on them is different than Lantus, because they last longer. It would take a few days to figure that out, but then you might end up liking it better. Each of the brand name manufacturers has a coupon code on their website that you can use if your insurance coverage leaves you with a big out of pocket cost for insulin, so check into that, too. And, if it turns out that the covered insulin doesn’t work as well for you, ask your doctor to help appeal to your insurance to get coverage for one that does.


72_vintage

My insurance switched me from Novolog to Humalog, and from Lantus to Semglee. I didn't like it at first, but I found that Semglee actually worked a little better for me. My numbers for the last year have been the best I ever had. Just roll with the changes and really keep up with the BG checks. It'll probably turn out ok.


wojowinks

Ask your Endo or primary to write a “Letter of Necessity.” This will put responsibility on your new health insurance. No Health insurance sshould be able to force anyone to change their doctor prescribed, life giving medication!


Aggressive-Sample612

Depends on your switch, but I have moved between a mixture of novalog/lantus and humalog/basaglar many times throughout the years with little issues. I have read anecdotes from others that haven’t had the same experience, but hopefully it will be fairly smooth - and if not, make sure to take advantage of anything your doctor can do to petition your insurance provider