Vtambo & Rex
Member Since 2017
has anyone use over the counter insulin?? I just heard from my vet that you can get it at Walmart. currently we are using Lantus. I will also post this on the Lantus board.
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Meya14
Member Since 2015
You can buy both regular insulin and NPH insulin over the counter in most states. The NPH insulin is the longer acting insulin (8-12 hours). It has both a steeper peak, and a shorter duration than lantus (no actual peak 12-24 hr duration). For NPH, you may have to switch to every 8 hour dosing or possible a modified schedule. The benefit of NPH is that it's not a depot insulin so you can adjust the schedule easier and also utilize faster dose changes. You can purchase it off www.adwdiabetes.com as well.
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