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

[gmelconian619 at gmail.com]

Patricia is correct I was the first one to talk about it about that  time frame.i have been using it for a year now. Its in a prefilled pen  in either 100 or 200 pen form, that is how I got informed about  it from my endo who is on the cutting edge of research when it comes to sstuff as it  relates to type 2 diabetes.  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2021 6:31 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Lyumjev just approved by FDA for use in insulin pumps

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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