I don’t use this but might be for someone out there who does, check it out?

Here’s a pretty comprehensive write-up:

https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/you-can-get-cheap-insulin-at-walmart-without-an-rx-in-some-states-576008/

reblog to save a life

Guys, please don’t even think about trying this because you will absolutely die. Don’t tell your grandma to try this because there’s a 110% change that she will kill herself doing this. 

I cannot stress enough how incredibly dangerous this is.  I believe that they recently changed the law to stop making generic older insulin available without prescription specifically to prevent people from trying this trick which will absolutely kill you.   

Don’t even change from one brand to another without checking with an expert or, again, YOU WILL DIE.  For example, if you take Lantus (which I take) and ran out and wanted to borrow someone’s Tresiba (which my aunt takes) by injecting the same amount I normally do…..I would quite possibly die and/or gorge myself on ice cream for 24 hours to stave off death because Tresiba is twice as strong as Lantus.

*IF* you need/want to switch to a generic insulin you *can* find people who will give you the guidance you need. You can start by calling 1-800-DIABETES to reach the ADA helpline and they can connect you with a community education resource.    

A guy in his 20’s died from this a couple months ago. https://nypost.com/2019/08/06/diabetic-groom-to-be-dies-after-taking-cheaper-insulin-to-pay-for-wedding/