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Poll Results   How do you usually obtain your insulin?         Local pharmacy     62%     288         Local discount store (e.g., Wal-Mart)     4%     22         Mail order or online pharmacy to save money     14%     67         Mail order or online pharmacy for convenience     3%     14         Mail order or online pharmacy because my insurance makes me use it     10%     50         Other     3%     18         I don't use insulin     1%     1   Total votes: 460

How do you usually obtain your insulin? Poll dates: February 10 - 17, 2008 Total Votes: 460 Amost two-thirds of CWD visitors report obtaining insulin from a local store -- 62% from a local pharmacy, and 4% from a local discount store such as Wal-Mart, essentially the same as in previous years (see table below). Of the remaining visitors, 27% report using a mail order or online pharmacy to obtain their insulin. For those who use mail order: 51% (67/131) use mail order to save money 11% (14/131) use mail order for convenience 38% (50/131) use mail order because their insurance makes them This table summarizes how people have responded to this poll over the past several years:   Answer     Feb 2008     Feb 2006     Jan 2005   Local pharmacy 62% 59% 60% Local discount store 4% 7% 6% Mail order to save money 14% 13% 14% Mail order for convenience 3% 4% 3% Mail order because required to 10% 10% 11% Other 3% 1% 2% Because temperature extremes can damage insulin, we're interested in hearing from mail order users about their experiences with mail order delivery of insulin. Mail Order Poll   For mail order users, have you ever had insulin that had to be replaced due to damage during shipment, such as from exposure to temperature extremes?       Yes       No       Not sure     Poll Results   For mail order users, have you ever had insulin that had to be replaced due to damage during shipment, such as from exposure to temperature extremes?         Yes     20%     4         No     80%     16         Not sure     0%      0   Total votes: 20   Not Helpful  1 2 3 4 5  Very Helpful                  E-mail Page     Print Format       Jump to a new section --[ Getting Around ]-- Home Page What's New Privacy Policy Search --[ People ]-- Family Support Network Adults with Diabetes Care Photos Chat Rooms Conferences Kids with Diabetes Parents Parent Humor Scholarships and Financial Aid Grandparents Humorous Tidbits Jobs Mailing Lists CWD Forums Poetry and Art Videos Polls Quilt for Life Surveys Blogs --[ Clinic ]-- Ask the Diabetes Team Alternate Site Testing Alternative Treatments Care Suggestions CWD Español Diabetes Basics Diabetes at School 504 Plans Diabetes Camps Diabetes Dictionary Insulin Pumps Nutrition Podcasts Presentations Products Product Marketplace Sports Studies Warning Signs --[ Sources ]-- News and Information Diabetes Advocacy Links to Other Web Sites Press Releases Regional Information Services Support Groups --[ Feedback ]-- About CWD Advertise Awards Contribute Your Experiences Disclaimer Letters to the Editor Logos and Linking Share our Brochures Last Updated: Sunday February 17, 2008 10:53:28 This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other health care professional. This site is published by Children With Diabetes, Inc, which is responsible for its contents. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Legal Notice, Privacy Policy, and Safe Harbor Policy. © Children with Diabetes, Inc. 1995-2013. Comments and Feedback.