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

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Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 8:51 AM
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Subject: [OhioDAN-Talk] FW: [Diabetes-Talk] Lyumjev just approved by FDA for use in insulin pumps

Good Morning fellow Diabetics,

I ran across this message on diabetes talk and thought it would be good information to share with you. If you are interested in the insulin discussed in the previous message, I suggest that you speak with your doctor.

FYI
Walter


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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 6:39 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Lyumjev just approved by FDA for use in insulin pumps

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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