[Diabetes-Talk] Lyumjev just approved by FDA for use in insulin pumps

[Doula Jarboe]

Hi Patricia,

     Thanks for sharing, this sounds like great news for you.  I have a
question.  Does this insulin only work through a pump, or are there other
ways for it to be administered?  I have a young friend who gets very high
sugars.  She doesn't currently have a pump, but something that is rapid
sounds like it could make her management easier.  Thanks so much.
Warmly,
Doula

On Thu, Sep 9, 2021, 4:40 PM Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I just saw my endocrinologist on Tuesday and he said that just within the
> last week or two this insulin was approved by FDA for use and insulin
> pumps. For me this means that I can return to running my insulin through my
> Medicare part B where with my Medicare supplement I get my insulin for zero
> dollars. This last year I have had to run it through my part D coverage
> which had high copayments. This ultra rapid acting insulin is still working
> really great for me. Because it works so rapidly it generally prevents
> spikes after meals and brings a high blood sugar down in 1/3 to 1/2 the
> time that it did with nova log.
> My doctor did not tell me about this insulin no doubt because the control
> of my diabetes has been quite good ever since CGM‘s but I asked him about
> it and he gave me a vile to try. Even though the numbers look good on paper
> to a doctor the roller coaster of blood sugars are bothersome and I find I
> feel better both physically and mentally when there’s less fluctuation.  my
> endocrinologist is very good and totally up-to-date on everything but as
> patient I feel I need to stay up-to-date on all options out there to
> advocate for what I feel I need. He is always agreeable to things I want to
> try.
> Thanks to everyone on this list for sharing all your questions and tips as
> there is always more to learn about.
> Patricia
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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