Millions of Americans suffer with chronic disease. If you or a loved one is struggling to pay their bills and cover the cost of insulin and other medications, you are not alone. Advocate My Meds can help uninsured and underinsured Americans pay for prescriptions that treat Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. We can have your Humulin covered for little to no cost to you.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is split into two different types.

• Type 1 Diabetes: often called juvenile diabetes, this form usually effects children and young adults. As you eat, your pancreas breaks down sugar and starches in food and converts them into energy with the help of a chemical called insulin. Usually, Insulin is produced in the body. However, people with Type 1 Diabetes no longer produce insulin in the body. This can lead to extreme health complications if not treated properly.
• Type 2 Diabetes: in this type of Diabetes, insulin is produced in the patient’s body, but it is not enough to keep up with the demand that the body requires. The excess sugar makes its way into the body and can create health issues such as high blood pressure, obesity, and so on. Type 2 can be caused by many things, such as diet, genetics, cell mutations and more. A healthy diet, a low dose of medication and exercise can usually alleviate symptoms in the majority of individuals.

Insulin

Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone made by the pancreas that aids the body in using or storing glucose (sugar). This glucose comes from the food in our diet. If you have diabetes, one of two things is happening: either the pancreas does not make enough insulin, or the body cannot properly handle the insulin that is made. As a result, glucose cannot be used or stored properly and accumulates in the patient’s bloodstream. Injected Insulin helps lower blood glucose levels.

Humulin

Humulin is a type of short acting insulin. These types of medications (humulin, novolin r being examples) provide flexibility around mealtime, since these injections last through both breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner. The onset of the medication starts within 30 minutes after injection. Insulin levels peak within 2-3 hours post-injection. The function of the medication is good for 3-6 hours depending on the individual and their own personal insulin requirements. Basically, your required dose of regular insulin depends on how much natural insulin your pancreas is producing and how well your body is able to use it. Your doctor or health professional can determine the proper dose according to your lifestyle and blood glucose levels.

Prescription Assistance

If you or a loved one needs help covering their Humulin prescription, we are here to help. Advocate My Meds was founded on the philosophy that everyone has the right to affordable medication for chronic illnesses. We are a full-service prescription assistance organization dedicated to helping you finance the medications you need. If you are uninsured or under-insured, over 18 and live in the United States, you may qualify for prescription assistance. We take the financial burden off of your shoulders so that you can focus on your health. We bring together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organization, and community groups to help qualifying patients get medications through the public or private program that’s right for them. Contact us today if you need help with Humulin!