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kacekwl

(9,354 posts)
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 03:27 PM Friday

Any diabetics out there

experiencing shortages of Lantus ? Here in Northern Illinois I can't find it anywhere. Ben waiting since June 30th and Walgreens said the won't be available until August.

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Any diabetics out there (Original Post) kacekwl Friday OP
levemir is about the same thing rampartd Friday #1
I think Levimir was discontinued in the US in late 2024? LuckyCharms Friday #5
oh. i had it before then. sorry. rampartd Friday #6
Glad you were able to get off insulin! LuckyCharms Friday #7
i had been up to 4 times a day humalog and a shot of lantos. rampartd Friday #9
We had him for 13 years and I just got home from LuckyCharms Friday #10
about 3 years without it. thanks. rampartd Friday #13
Was this during Katrina? LuckyCharms Friday #14
just after. 20 years believe or not. rampartd Friday #15
There is a diabetic forum. n/t Jacson6 Friday #2
I went there 1st kacekwl Friday #11
I have no insights to offer but am glad you asked here. I didn't know. mahina Friday #3
See if they can switch you to Toujeo temporarily. LuckyCharms Friday #4
One more thing, if worse comes to worse (with doc approval): LuckyCharms Friday #8
Thanks all kacekwl Friday #12
I am on Tojou LetMyPeopleVote Friday #16

rampartd

(5,975 posts)
1. levemir is about the same thing
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 03:48 PM
Friday

if your insurance covers it.

work on the weight. i lost a few pounds and got off the insulin . still take Jardiance.

LuckyCharms

(23,537 posts)
7. Glad you were able to get off insulin!
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:27 PM
Friday

I'm Type 1, so I'll always be on it.

They switched me from Lantis to Toujeo about 10 years ago.

Toujeo for long acting, and Humalog for short acting.

rampartd

(5,975 posts)
9. i had been up to 4 times a day humalog and a shot of lantos.
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:34 PM
Friday

+ insurance did not cover pens so i was using needles and vials. old school.

i don't normally recommend cancer as a weight loss plan but that seemed to work for abt 90 lbs.

how long did you have the dog, lucky. i really hate when a pet dies. lost 4 cats last year. cried every time.

LuckyCharms

(23,537 posts)
10. We had him for 13 years and I just got home from
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:51 PM
Friday

picking up his ashes.

Today was the worst day. Still sobbing. This is the worst I've felt in my life, and I've been through a lot of heartache, so I can't grasp why this is hitting me so hard.

I'm sorry for the passing of your beloved cats, and I hope your cancer is in remission?

rampartd

(5,975 posts)
13. about 3 years without it. thanks.
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 05:02 PM
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and praying for all the animals lost in war, earthquake and disaster as well.

we were not allowed to take her little dog on the helicoter out of new orleans. we never saw her again. i want one but she says no. we're too old.

mahina

(20,935 posts)
3. I have no insights to offer but am glad you asked here. I didn't know.
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:02 PM
Friday

Why, I wonder, would this be the case?

Hoping the diabetic forum can be helpful. I didn’t know of it.

Wishing you veey good luck.

LuckyCharms

(23,537 posts)
4. See if they can switch you to Toujeo temporarily.
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:18 PM
Friday

I've had no problems getting Toujeo in New York State.

LuckyCharms

(23,537 posts)
8. One more thing, if worse comes to worse (with doc approval):
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:31 PM
Friday

1. Insulin Glargine is available at Walmart with a prescription.

2. Novolin N is available at Walmart over-the-counter without needing a new prescription.

LetMyPeopleVote

(184,984 posts)
16. I am on Tojou
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 05:21 PM
Friday

I have not had any problems getting but the endocrinologist has cut me back to one-third of my old dosage

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