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

[Patricia Maddix]

This insulin came out in July 2020 and lots of people use it as an injection. I have vials of this insulin. I believe it also has a pen version.
Patricia

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> On Sep 9, 2021, at 6:09 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
>> 
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