You can get an insulin prescription online through Sesame after an appointment with a licensed provider. Simply schedule an appointment with the provider of your choice. During your video appointment, your provider will review your health history to determine if insulin is appropriate for you.

If approved, your prescription can be sent to an online pharmacy for delivery or to a local pharmacy for pickup.

Various medications can be effective for type 2 diabetes. The best medication for you will depend on your current medical conditions, activity levels, ability to inject medications, how long you have had diabetes, and your blood sugar levels.

Below are different classes of diabetes medications and the names within that class.

Biguanides

• Metformin

DPP-4 inhibitors

• Alogliptin
• Saxagliptin
• Sitagliptin
• Tradjenta

GLP-1 and Dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists

• Byetta
• Bydureon
• Mounjaro
• Ozempic
• Rybelsus
• Trulicity
• Victoza

SGLT2 inhibitors

• Brenzavvy
• Farxiga
• Invokana
• Jardiance

There are many different brand names for insulin. Below are the different types and brand names.

Rapid-acting insulins

• Admelog
• Afrezza (inhalation)
• Apidra
• Fiasp
• Humalog
• Kirsty
• Lyumjev
• Merilog
• NovoLog

Short-acting insulin (Human insulin)

• Humulin R
• Novolin R

Intermediate-acting insulin (NPH insulin)

• Humulin N
• Novolin N

Long-acting insulin

• Lantus
• Basaglar
• Toujeo
• Levemir
• Tresiba
• Rezvoglar
• Semglee

Premixed insulin

• Humalog Mix 50/50
• Humalog Mix 75/25
• Humulin 70/30
• Novolin 70/30
• Novolog Mix 70/30

No, insulin is not the same as sugar. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps to manage blood sugar levels. People who have diabetes either do not make enough insulin or their bodies don’t use it properly. This leads to hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar levels.

Insulin takes glucose (a type of sugar) from the blood and moves it into the bodily tissues so it can be used for energy. Insulin also stops the liver from making more glucose.

Most states allow you to purchase regular insulin and NPH insulin over the counter without a prescription. In order to use your insurance to cover the costs, you will need a prescription from a licensed provider.

All other types of insulin, including insulin aspart, require a prescription. Looking for an insulin prescription? Schedule a same-day appointment with a Sesame provider so you can get a prescription ASAP.

It is very important to monitor your blood sugar while using insulin. How often you monitor your blood sugar will be determined by your provider. Be sure to keep a logbook of your readings, and share it with your provider at your appointments.

There are two different kinds of meters: a standard blood glucose meter and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). With the standard meters, you will prick your finger to get a drop of blood. That drop will be placed on the test strip, which is inserted into the machine. The machine will give you a current reading of your blood sugar levels. You will have to repeat this process several times a day to get readings.

With a CGM, you will apply a sensor to your body that is worn at all times. This sensor will gather readings every few minutes and relay that information to your phone or a receiver. If you wear a CGM, you will also have to have a standard meter available for backup.

It is also important to regularly monitor your supply of insulin, needles, alcohol swabs, test strips, and lancets so that you do not run out. Also, keep track of expiration dates so that you do not use expired products.

Unopened insulin aspart can be stored in the refrigerator at 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit until the expiration date. It can also be stored at room temperature, but must be discarded after 28 days.

Storage of opened insulin depends on the specific product. Opened vials can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator, but must be discarded after 28 days. Opened cartridges or prefilled pens should be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days.