Get Help Paying For Lantus Medication

Insulin glargine, otherwise known by its brand names Lantus, Abasaglar, and Basaglar, is a long-acting insulin analogue. It has been instrumental in the effective treatment of type one diabetes, giving diabetics the long-term (basal) insulin they need throughout the day as they take faster-acting insulin after meals. Advocate My Meds can help you get a Lantus medication discount.

Advocate My Meds offers prescription assistance to patients with type one or two diabetes who cannot afford to pay for Lantus on their own. If you or someone you love needs help with paying for Lantus medication, call the #1 prescription assistance service at 877-596-1604 TODAY! You can also fill out the form below to get started:

History of Lantus

While it was supposed to be launched in 2000, the introduction of Lantus was prolonged until 2005. Insulin gargine was created in Frankfurt-Höchst and now has supplies in 100 different countries. This makes insulin gargine the largest export pharmaceutical product in Germany, where about 1.8 million diabetics use Lantus for treatment.

Speculated to increase the risk of cancer for users, Lantus was studied in 2009 with 5,657 patients and concluded that the insulin was not associated with increased risk of cancer. Many other experiments were conducted also and had the same results that the insulin did not cause increase risk of cancer.

How Lantus Medication Works

Lantus was created for adults with diabetes, but it can also be used for pediatric patients ages six and younger. It is a man-made form of insulin, a hormone that is produced in the body. This hormone helps regulate the control blood sugar level in the body.

Patients that are prescribed Lantus medication are directed to subcutaneously inject it once every day. Once injected, the solution becomes water-soluble and gradually releases itself into the bloodstream to give diabetics a 24-hour insulin supply.

Unlike most other long-acting insulins, Lantus medication must not be mixed or even slightly diluted with any other solution (including other forms of insulin). It is recommended that patients use an entirely separate syringe when injecting Lantus.

Other Important Facts

• There is no generic brand available, but health insurance provides may cover the partial cost.
• Signs of an allergy to insulin are rashes over the whole body, sweating, and wheezing.
• Using insulin injections for diabetes should be incorporated into a healthy diet and exercise.