A Complete List of Diabetes Medications

Diabetes is a condition that leads to high levels of blood glucose (or sugar) in the body. This happens when your body can’t make or use insulin like it’s supposed to. Insulin is a substance that helps your body use the sugar from the food you eat.

There are two different types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. People with both types of diabetes need medications to help keep their blood sugar levels normal. The types of drugs that can treat you depend on the type of diabetes you have. This article gives you information about drugs that treat both types of diabetes to help give you an idea of the treatment options available to you.

Insulin

Insulin is the most common type of medication used in type 1 diabetes treatment. It’s also used in type 2 diabetes treatment. It’s given by injection and comes in different types. The type of insulin you need depends on how severe your insulin depletion is. Options include:

Short-acting insulin

• regular insulin (Humulin and Novolin)

Rapid-acting insulins

• insulin aspart(NovoLog, FlexPen)
• insulin glulisine (Apidra)
• insulin lispro (Humalog)

Intermediate-acting insulin

• insulin isophane (Humulin N, Novolin N)

Long-acting insulins

• insulin degludec (Tresiba)
• insulin detemir (Levemir)
• insulin glargine (Lantus)
• insulin glargine (Toujeo)

Combination insulins

• NovoLog Mix 70/30 (insulin aspart protamine-insulin aspart)
• Humalog Mix 75/25 (insulin lispro protamine-insulin lispro)
• Humalog Mix 50/50 (insulin lispro protamine-insulin lispro)
• Humulin 70/30 (human insulin NPH-human insulin regular)
• Novolin 70/30 (human insulin NPH-human insulin regular)
• Ryzodeg (insulin degludec-insulin aspart)

Amylinomimetic drug

Pramlintide (SymlinPen 120, SymlinPen 60) is an amylinomimetic drug. It’s an injectable drug used before meals. It works by delaying the time your stomach takes to empty itself. It reduces glucagon secretion after meals. This lowers your blood sugar. It also reduces appetite through a central mechanism.

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Insulin

Insulin is the most common type of medication used in type 1 diabetes treatment. It’s also used in type 2 diabetes treatment. It’s given by injection and comes in different types. The type of insulin you need depends on how severe your insulin depletion is. Options include:

Short-acting insulin

• regular insulin (Humulin and Novolin)

Rapid-acting insulins

• insulin aspart(NovoLog, FlexPen)
• insulin glulisine (Apidra)
• insulin lispro (Humalog)

Intermediate-acting insulin

• insulin isophane (Humulin N, Novolin N)

Long-acting insulins

• insulin degludec (Tresiba)
• insulin detemir (Levemir)
• insulin glargine (Lantus)
• insulin glargine (Toujeo)

Combination insulins

• NovoLog Mix 70/30 (insulin aspart protamine-insulin aspart)
• Humalog Mix 75/25 (insulin lispro protamine-insulin lispro)
• Humalog Mix 50/50 (insulin lispro protamine-insulin lispro)
• Humulin 70/30 (human insulin NPH-human insulin regular)
• Novolin 70/30 (human insulin NPH-human insulin regular)
• Ryzodeg (insulin degludec-insulin aspart)

Amylinomimetic drug

Pramlintide (SymlinPen 120, SymlinPen 60) is an amylinomimetic drug. It’s an injectable drug used before meals. It works by delaying the time your stomach takes to empty itself. It reduces glucagon secretion after meals. This lowers your blood sugar. It also reduces appetite through a central mechanism.

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Programs for the Low-Income or Uninsured

Access to affordable medication is not possible for everyone, particularly for low-income individuals and households. Despite the generous efforts of countless health programs, a number still struggle with choosing between medication and other needs such as shelter, food, and transportation.

This should not be the case.

When it comes to applying for prescription assistance programs for low-income or uninsured, our team does not just send out the paperwork. We help you apply and complete the process, ensuring you receive quality medication as soon as possible.

Programs for Seniors

Prescription drugs are major factors in the overall cost of caring for elderly loved ones. According to Paying for Senior Care, an online resource tool, people aged 65 and above spend an average of 3% of their income for medication; the percentage rises when doctors prescribe over-the-counter medications.

While government funded healthcare can help, a number of seniors struggle to afford prescription costs.

Prescription drug programs for seniors are helpful for elderly individuals, especially those with low or no income. Eligibility, however, varies according to the program. Our goal is to help you get well soon by expediting the approval process.

The Rx Solution makes application for patient assistance programs easier. Get in touch with us today to learn more.

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