Insulin Pens buying on line???

[RodMod]

Hi , I have been diabetic for 30 years and for the last 7 years i have been using Lilly huma pens , I need a replacement as lost my usual one so gone back to huma pen engo an old version of the one I currently use (Huma pen Luxura).

Is it ok to ask for a replacement or do I have to buy one being as I lost it ?

They are around £45 on line

Rod.

[mph1977]

ask whoever does your diabetes ongoing care ... also how long have you had the pen you've misplaced ?

[RodMod]

About 18 months.

Rod.

[jas xjr]

Can't you get get your doctor to write a prescription for one ?

[RodMod]

Yep probably could was just thinking of saving him and me the hassle.

Rod.

[Antonia]

There is a very strong possibility that I am wrong here but, a lot of diabetes paraphernalia is supplied by the companies free of charge, that way you then use their insulin. I did a 1 week (!) placement in a hospital diabetes unit and they certainly had free blood sugar meters etc.
I admire your honesty, talk to your prescriber, if it has to be paid for it comes out of their budget so the choice is theirs. Just don't loose the next one!

[Midas]

Just contact your diabetic nurse specialist and organise a new one, no dramas.

[RodMod]

Having recently moved into a new area did not know that my new local hospital had a Diabetes care centre , popped in and asked for one they were only to pleased to help - even asked if I had a preference on colour .!!

But thank you all for your help on here.

Cheers

Rod.

[arebrec]

Hey Rod, long time no see, hope all is well and you still have your gorgeous Tuscan? I've moved to Surrey now and have a new baby William so lots have changed!!!

Didn't know you were Diabetic, but then it's not something that gets thrown into conversataion I guess!!

My 11yr old Daughter has recently been diagnosed with type I diabetes and has been doing really well with giving injections etc. We have a great diabetic team here and are very supportive. We got another pen from her gp on prescripton so she could leave a spare one at school and also a spare blood glucose machine for school.

Tracey

[RodMod]

Hi Tracey , yep stil got the Tuscan although its new stable mate is getting more use this time of year.
I now live in Suffolk - long storey but all good in the end , the Diabetes centre in our hospital was fab yesterday never been looked after like that before.

Glad your daughter is getting on ok with it and of course you are on hand - thats what Mums are for!

Congratulations with William - atlast a new baby with a real name - I like it yesterday I was out shopping and "Get here Blade " .

Hopefully i'll get out in the Tuscan in the new year now I have a home !

Good to hear from you.

Rod x