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I have been taking this medication for quite some time now. My sugars had been regularly over 300, but are now 100-130 in the AM, and sometimes in the 90s. I see a light rise in my sugars during the day, but only about +20-30 (which is normal). The only hard part was getting used to injections, but since they are now a normal part of my day, it's really not a big deal.

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Placed on Humalog/Lantus 6 months ago. Had fasting BS of 380-500. Now have fasting BS of 210-250. 160 units daily with little effect. Hit donut hole and pharmacy wants $225 per 5 pack. Without supplemental Medicare, donut hole cost is $555.30. Who can afford this? Will have to end diabetes meds due to extremely high cost, and only minor results.

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Mr. Skungeous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/29/2016
Condition: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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While the medication works fine, the action of the pen is mushy and imprecise, dampening tactile feedback such that it is necessary to visually confirm that you have actually administered the full injection. Having done so, the springback on the plunger appears to suck a substantial quantity of air into the insulin vial, necessitating a significant prime to make your next injection accurate. In summary, the KwikPen wastes insulin, it raises concerns regarding backwash sanitation, it feels wrong in the hand, and accurate dosage is hit-or-miss. It doesn't matter how good the medication is if the delivery is substandard – and the KwikPen is markedly substandard. I had hoped to speak with Lilly Eli and Company about the shortcomings of their pen, but it turns out they are not a feedback-friendly organization, so I'll have to settle for warning others about this problem.Read More Read Less

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Katie M | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/5/2014
Condition: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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I have been diabetic since age four, about 28 years. I've been on humalog forvprobably over 15 years. The product is awesome I just hate the flexpen!!!! I also take lantus in an insulin pen and their design and ease of use is 100% better than humalog. Humalog should take note and redesign. A lot of times I will inject and nothing will come out. Then retwist it and the entire thing will get stuck. Boo humalog

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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/1/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.0
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Causes soreness

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beekeeper01 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/9/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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This drug works well for me.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/18/2014
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 2.7
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Crys | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/26/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Taking 2009 mg Metformin. My blood sugars were all over the place, usually over 190. Was in hospital after surgery and Dr. put me on Humalog. Right now my BS is only 105. It has totally changed my life. Have not gained any weight as I walk it off. Have only had 2 spikes when I had to use more than 2 units. I am really happy with it.

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DiabeticGuy | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/10/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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anyone who has trouble using this medication is PURE STUPID! If you are finding it has Little to No affect at controlling your sugars maybe you are the one at fault for not cutting out JUNK FOOD! and acting like you have some dam common sense! I've seen several bad reviews on this drug based on Glucose Control Only.... People you need to Smarten up and stop acting like a bunch of Mindless Ass Holes! If you wont do what your Doctors tell you to do and you wont even try to Control your Diabetes through Diet and Exercise along with Medication, and you have Higher than Normal Glucose Levels. Then you deserve to Suffer! Plain and Simple!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/24/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been taking this medication for quite some time now. My sugars had been regularly over 300, but are now 100-130 in the AM, and sometimes in the 90s. I see a light rise in my sugars during the day, but only about +20-30 (which is normal). The only hard part was getting used to injections, but since they are now a normal part of my day, it's really not a big deal.

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yogiboy | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/10/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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This product has worked magic with my blood sugar. I have been on it for about 5 mo's and after a period of "figuring it out" under docters direction it works teriffic. Dosage varies based on what I eat and carb intake. Couldn't be happier.

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chesakat | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/14/2012
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 5.0
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Fasting high in the AM. Take Medformin 500 AM & PM. Dr. added Humalog 4 units (going to 5 units when eating cereal) breakfast, 3 units for lunch & dinner if I have Carbs. Working wonderfully. Been almost a month. Lantus at 8 PM 14 units to lower readings in the AM. First time since 1996 sugars low and not spiking. Concerned about low readings - having nightmares during my sleep. Had a couple last night, first time this month and this seems to be a pattern when adding meds with the Medformin and Lantus. Anyone else having nightmares??? Over all happy with results. No weight gain yet!!!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
6/8/2011
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/10/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on humalog for about 6 months now and have seen little results in my fasting blood sugar levels

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Ft Wash | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/16/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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Started taking Humalog 3 weeks ago. Dose 10 units 3 times daily along with one dose of 15 units of Levermir at bedtime, and one 1000mg metformin in morning and one in evening. BS has dropped from low 300's down to mid 100's during that time, but, I have gained easily 10 pounds without changing my diet at all. Hopefully BS numbers will continue down, and the weight will ultimately do the same!

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[email protected] | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/11/2011
Condition: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using this product for at least 5 years in the 9 years that I have been diabetic Im 16 and have type one so this insulin is obviously working

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jobless | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/28/2010
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 2.3
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Just started on Humalog3 times a day(low dose of course) on a sliding scale. I use it along with 20U of Lantus at bed time. Also 100mg of Januvia daily. Noticed some facial flushing. Not bad at all I will keep you posted on my progress.

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okjoe | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/15/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.0
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Placed on Humalog/Lantus 6 months ago. Had fasting BS of 380-500. Now have fasting BS of 210-250. 160 units daily with little effect. Hit donut hole and pharmacy wants $225 per 5 pack. Without supplemental Medicare, donut hole cost is $555.30. Who can afford this? Will have to end diabetes meds due to extremely high cost, and only minor results.

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ray | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/22/2009
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 4.3
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I started using humalog and lantus about 6 wks ago. I've been very happy with my bs levels. From a bs level of over 275 routinely, my numbers have ranged from 112-139 upon waking, and within normal range throughout the day. The biggest drawback has been the weight gain; I went from 187 to 198, which was very disappointing, as I had already been trying to lose wt. My healthcare provider has just taken me off the insulin injections and put me on amaryl.

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humalog | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/23/2009
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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waldo1129 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2008
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 4.0
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My diabetes was not under control, for a couple of years. Since I've got humalog and along with my lantus it seems to have start to become under control. I switched to a new doctor and it is becomeing under control. Its a shame that my old Dr. did not see this.

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