i  have been on lantus for over 2 years. it works on a twenty-four hour cycle (supposedly). i don't know about it being cheeper, but try askng your endo for free samples of the insulin that you use. i don't have insurance or money. but i got free sample from my endo. i think, though that they only have samples of the newer insulins. i use novolog too, i used to use humalog, but novolog works very similarly. i have to take 2 shots of lantus a day. every 12 hours. because thats how long the cycle seems to last for me. by taking 2 shots, i have continuous 24 hour coverage. and if i dont feel like eating many carbs i don't even have to take fast acting insulin. all i had to do to get the insulin was call and ask my endo about it. then i went to pick it up. but i was already perscribed these insulins. i know that i have been able to have much better control. i just have to eat right. i hope this has been helpful.

 

sharra 

Thank you for the info Sheryl, but I was NOT asking for medical advice I simply wanted to know what Lantus is because everyone seems to be talking about it and if its cheaper I will ask my DOCTOR about trying it. I have done A LOT of research to get help with my many prescriptions but have had no luck as of yet. The only ones on the net charge you a minimum of $45 just to apply and I can't afford to throw $45 out on the 'chance' I might get approved. The welfare system is f-d up and says that even though I am thousands of dollars under poverty level I make too much $ for any help. Like I said I am newly diagnosed so I am willing to try other things that may be cheaper and/or more effective so I am checking out different meds so I have that information when I go to my doctor as he won't know what is cheaper and what is not.

Hiya Paige, I'm on Lantus on an evening, it tend to work over night for me, I'm on novorapid pre meal as I work shifts and its easier to switch around from day to night shifts. Sorry but can't help with prices, I'm from the UK so get my insulin on the national health service which is free.

 

Emma

Oh wow!  I finally got back in here! :)  Anyway, just a quick question.  I am using the Medtronic Paradigm pump, using Humalog insulin.  I've seen several users here who state they are using "Novolog", both for injections and with pumps.  I wanted to use Novolog in the beginning because, well to be honest I hate the thought of even one penny of my money going to Eli Lilly (makers of Humalog).  This was never confirmed, but I had been under the impression that I couldn't use Novolog in my pump.  Oddly enough, the last time I visited my physician and he went over my records, he was under the impression that I was using Novolog in my pump.  I'm wondering if I'm missing something here and would be better off on Novolog?  It seems to me that a lot of people previously on Humalog are now taking Novolog.  Are there any major differences?  Any input would be appreciated, I'm hoping to get in to see my physician tomorrow and would like to bring this topic up.  Thanks!