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If you have switched insulin brands (e.g., brand base to generic brand or vice versa) did you notice a change in your insulin needs?
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I selected, “Otherer.” The only switch in insulin was when I went from multiple daily injections, to an insulin pump. When on MDI, I used Regular and NPH. On the pump, I have always used Novolog. I never paid much attention to how much I was using. But, If I think about it, I am using less insulin with my pump (I think?).
Have always used humalog or Lyumjev for bolus insulin. Changed from Tresiba to toujeo for basal. I used less insulin with Toujeo.
When I switched from Fiasp to Lispro, I noticed Lispro took longer to kick in and lasted longer. I didn’t notice any change in the overall amount I used.
Novolog to Humalog for cost and I was having to take several units more at each bolus plus increase my basal.
Using a pump “inherited” Humalog noticed no difference from Novalog, switched back and forth. Initially used Aspart (generic Novalog) pens than Lispro (generic Humalog) vials and a syringe, absolutely no difference. Back to pumping with Lispro but changes due to Medtronic’s algorithm (same total daily use with the basal/background dose).
From Humalog now to Admelog …… require 2.46 times more & MUCH less stability.
More than a decade ago I switched from Humalog to Novolog. It made positive difference in bg stability. Novolog became active faster and reduced unexpected lows. The only change was the difference in the chemical composition of the insulin, not the amount.
I changed from Lyumjev to Novolog, which I used for years. I found the Lyumjev did not last as long in the pump. It did work faster but I keep the insulin in the cartridge 6 days and only change sites 3 days. By the 5-6 day the lyumjev seems to have lost the strength it had. The Novolog is always reliable.
No difference for me when changed from Novolog to its generic, Aspart.
Had to switch from Humalog to Novolog due to allergy. Didn’t notice much difference, but this was long before I had a CGM.
I switched to try Fisasp( from Novolog to Fiasp) and did not find it worked the same and went back to Novolog. then insurance switched to Humalog. no difference switching to that.
switched from a pig insulin to humalin and regular a long time ago.. then Mumalog for all my pump years. Thanks for asking this question though! My insurance is switching me to a generic (Lyumjev) in January and my doctor said (we can’t argue with them, we’ll just have to figure out the new amounts you’ll need on the generic) I’m a little worried because Lyumjev is not FDA approved for the tandem pump that I am planning to switch to
excuse all my typos!
When I switched to Fiasp, I need much less insulin. I don’t chase highs anymore because it works so fast. And, I actually feel it when it “activates.”
I have switched many times. Each has required an adjustment, mostly pre bolus time
Insurance companies CONTROL the injected insulins we are compelled to use. Change them with ZERO input or any supervision from us (the patients) or anybody on our supposed medical team, it is a severe problem always. Multiple insulin changes compelled by this specific process is infuriating and not tolerable on any level. Changes yup, but entirely random and haphazard.
I’ve used many different insulins from beef/pork NPH & Reg all the way up to Fiasp and Afrezza.
Lots of different experiences, reactions, and reasons for switching.
I just found out today that my insurance will not approve Afrezza for me. 🙁 So much for trying to control my post-meal highs. *sigh
I was going to answer “Yes, I needed more insulin,” but that seemed misleading. I switched while using a pump and when my blood sugars increased I contacted the pump manufacturer. I was told by them that they had found the particular insulin I had switched to does not work well with their pump. So, I switched back to the insulin I was originally using and have done so since.