New Member Sue and Luke

[SusanMary]

Good afternoon. My Luke was just diagnosed today with Diabetes. We have an appointment tomorrow at 3:15pm for our in-service on insulin injections and glucose testing. I look forward to sharing and learning with this group. Thank You

 

[Hendrick Cuddleclaw]

Hi and welcome to the group! Sorry about the diagnosis. How old is Luke? What type of insulin has been prescribed?

Any other health issues? Do you know what the basis for the diagnosis was? (blood test, fructosomine test, etc)

 

[Elizabeth and Bertie]

Hi Sue and Luke, a warm welcome to you.

 

[SusanMary]

Hi and welcome to the group! Sorry about the diagnosis. How old is Luke? What type of insulin has been prescribed?

Any other health issues? Do you know what the basis for the diagnosis was? (blood test, fructosomine test, etc)

Hi Sue and Luke, a warm welcome to you.

Hi Sue and Luke, a warm welcome to you.

Luke is 13 yrs old with no other health issues. He will be getting Vestulin insulin
He was diagnosed using a Complete Chem Profile and a Fructosamine Serem

 

[Hendrick Cuddleclaw]

if there is any possible way you can talk your vet into prescribing Lantus or ProZinc, do it. Vetsulin is for dogs, it is also known as Canisulin. It is fast-acting, harsh insulin that does not have a long duration.

Lantus/glargine is a much more gentle insulin. Especially for a senior cat this would be good.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

If you can get your vet to prescribe Lantus its expensive in the US. I hope your vet will prescribe it
Most members get the generic you can get generic/biosimilar glargine at very reasonable prices using GoodRx coupon. Most members use the generic because Lantus is to expensive.
https://www.goodrx.com/lantus?label...d-pens-of-100-units-ml&quantity=1&slug=lantus
Make sure that the Match your prescription pull down menue says generic glargine 1carton of 5 3ml pens.
There is no wait time test, feed, give insulin
Lantus usually doesn't kick in until 2 hours after the shot

We buy the pens but use the syringes to draw out the insulin because if you use the pen you can only adjust by full units ,we adjust the doses by 0.25 units
U -100 syringes with the half unit markings
I can suggest a few if you would like


Also
The 5 pens will last about a year, we use the pens just like a vial, you would just insert the syringe it the gray rubber stopper on the pen and draw out your insulin
Its generic lantus



Or this one also

I see some members will call CVS, Rite Aid, Costco, Walgreen's, to get the price for 5 pens
Posted by another member
One members posted this
. I paid $175 for a box of 5 pens at Walmart pharmacy, but GoodRX coupon says you can get it for around $90 if you have a Rite Aid pharmacy near you.

Just call around for the best price

A member just posted this
Allie was using the Lantus and I just switched to the generic and using the GoodRX I got 5 pens for $81.30 at Walgreens.

GoodRX has a 1-800 number to assist you in using their services to get your pets prescriptions filled if the pharmacy gives you any issues.

I think I found it for you
GoodRx / Customer service

1 (855) 268-2822