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

[gmelconian619 at gmail.com]

no it come in a prefilled pen in 100 and 200 and it can also be used in a form of a vial in the insulin pump as well. 

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2021 6:08 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Lyumjev just approved by FDA for use in insulin pumps

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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