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10/11/09 12:30 PM

"My sugar still isn't where it should be. Should I ask my doctor about getting on the EpiPen?"
Asked By: johnswife  
Category: Insulin

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I am currently only on Glyburide and Metformin twice a day and I check my sugar four times a day once before breakfast and once two hours after breakfast and once before Dinner and again two hours after dinner. I also do not have health insurance so I am paying out of my own pocket for my medicine and most of my medicine I can get through the four dollar generic program at Giant Eagle except my Simvastatin which costs me about $49.00

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10/13/09 08:07 PM

Dear johnswife, Thank you for writing dLife. I think you should keep good records of your blood sugars and share them with your physician. Getting on an insulin pen would cost quite a bit of money, which it appears you don't have. Glyburide and metformin are relatively inexpensive. Perhaps you need a dose adjustment. If you need to add insulin, perhaps a shot of nph insulin at bedtime would be the least expensive way to start. Again, no one can prescribe exactly what you need but your physician and his diabetes team.
Answered By: Janice Fisher
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Community Answers (2)

10/15/09 07:21 AM

I am amazed your simisvatin is so expensive target or walmart has that for $4.00 program hope you can get it there. Also walmart has ther relion insulin for under $25.00 a bottle the pens are extremely expensive without insurance way over $100 so that has to be considered.
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10/13/09 11:36 PM

Hello johnswife, I've been successful lowering my numbers a bit more by excersising. I walk (at a fairly good pace) for 20 minutes every day. I notice a difference when I skip a day or two. The best diabetes information I've gotten was right here on dLife, especially in the forums! People there are really friendly and helpful. There's a link at the top of the page. Do you have a Walmart available to you? I get the Simvastatin there for $15 for a 90 day supply. sue
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