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Need to find assistance with getting Insulin

I had insurance for 6 years but lost my job. Need to support my insulin pump for the future. Do not want to pay full prices.
Date Posted 01/31/2012 09:07 am | by Laureen Dixon

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I'm so sorry to hear this, Laureen.

Here are a few helpful links:

Info on government assistance: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/financialhelp/

Islets of Hope website: http://www.isletsofhope.com/diabetes/assistance-programs/free-insulin-pump-supplies-1.html

Diabetes assistance: http://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/vod/vod_24_1/vodwin0911.htm
Date Posted 01/31/2012 11:29 am | by Sysy (DCC Site Admin)
Laureen,
Some people go off the pump until their insurance is back in place due to the expense and go back to injections for the time being.
It will cost you less. You can discuss this with your insulin prescribing physician and you both can decide which would be best for you.
If it is too expensive for you to have with pump without insurance, this can be a temporary option until you obtain insurance again :)
I hope that this helps.

Amy
Date Posted 02/01/2012 08:56 am | by AmyKranick
LAUREEN,
I DON'T NEED HELP WITH MY DIABETES SUPPLIES NOW THAT I HAVE INSURANCE. I USED THE WEB SITE http://www.needymeds.org TO GET HELP WITH MY OTHER MEDS BEFORE I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES. MAYBE YOU CAN GET HELP THERE. GOOD LUCK.

LEIGH
Date Posted 03/19/2012 3:44 pm | by Leigh

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