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    • 12 hours, 17 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      A CGM that doesn't need calibration..
    • 12 hours, 19 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      More accurate cgm that lasts the full ten days without issues.
    • 12 hours, 19 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      A cure!
    • 12 hours, 19 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      They have artificial legs and you can use donated kidneys. I wish they could come up with an artificial pancreas that could be implanted and forget that you were diagnosed with T1D.
    • 12 hours, 23 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      Better CGM (more reliable, accurate, and lasts longer).
    • 12 hours, 26 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      and that would also save us the 30 minute phone call where they make you feel like you did something wrong and they may deny you a replacement for their product that failed.. again!
    • 12 hours, 26 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      Automatic coverage, no questions asked for replacements. (until they discover that cure that's always 5 years away) Seriously, I'll deal with the failing sensors, the clogging pods and whatever else if I know I can just reorder and get them in a timely manner - avoiding that panic attack that happens every time something fails on me.
    • 12 hours, 27 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      A more accurate CGM would be nice. A watch that senses your blood sugar
    • 12 hours, 29 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      The one thing I would like to see is better more reliable CGMs. I use Dexcom g6 because the g7 didn’t work well for me. I am hoping the new 15 day sensors are better.
    • 14 hours, 7 minutes ago
      Ahh Life likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      The technology is remarkable — and I’m thankful for it. Having managed T1D for a very long time, it's improved my A1C. But as we age with T1D, usability becomes critical. Larger fonts, easier interfaces, simpler navigation, and design for arthritic hands will matter more and more. We also urgently need better training in hospitals and care facilities. Too often staff are unfamiliar with pumps and CGMs, and patients are forced to disconnect from the very tools that keep them safe. With the nationwide shortage of endocrinologists, we cannot rely on specialists to fix these gaps — frontline medical staff need better training and support. Tech innovation must include accessibility and real-world medical training.
    • 14 hours, 7 minutes ago
      Ahh Life likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      Ditto bigger print and improved how to attach tubing to infusion set for arthritic fingers
    • 16 hours, 51 minutes ago
      kristina blake likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      The technology is remarkable — and I’m thankful for it. Having managed T1D for a very long time, it's improved my A1C. But as we age with T1D, usability becomes critical. Larger fonts, easier interfaces, simpler navigation, and design for arthritic hands will matter more and more. We also urgently need better training in hospitals and care facilities. Too often staff are unfamiliar with pumps and CGMs, and patients are forced to disconnect from the very tools that keep them safe. With the nationwide shortage of endocrinologists, we cannot rely on specialists to fix these gaps — frontline medical staff need better training and support. Tech innovation must include accessibility and real-world medical training.
    • 17 hours, 1 minute ago
      Jian likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      The technology is remarkable — and I’m thankful for it. Having managed T1D for a very long time, it's improved my A1C. But as we age with T1D, usability becomes critical. Larger fonts, easier interfaces, simpler navigation, and design for arthritic hands will matter more and more. We also urgently need better training in hospitals and care facilities. Too often staff are unfamiliar with pumps and CGMs, and patients are forced to disconnect from the very tools that keep them safe. With the nationwide shortage of endocrinologists, we cannot rely on specialists to fix these gaps — frontline medical staff need better training and support. Tech innovation must include accessibility and real-world medical training.
    • 17 hours, 33 minutes ago
      Bob Durstenfeld likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      They have artificial legs and you can use donated kidneys. I wish they could come up with an artificial pancreas that could be implanted and forget that you were diagnosed with T1D.
    • 17 hours, 35 minutes ago
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      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      The tech I would imagine is a cure. Implanted stem cells that don't require anit-amune shots. A real cure. These paste on solutions that just cover the symptoms of T1d are annoying, troublesome, and definitely not a cure.
    • 17 hours, 36 minutes ago
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      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      An atrophied imagination is the bane of progress in any subject: theology, economics, science, art, medicine, whatever. So, with my myopic and very limited Lilliputian understanding, I would prefer advancement in sub-cellular or cytoplastic or the rewiring of six of the primary enzymes of the pancreas but particularly the beta cells. Particularly plenipotentiary stem cells that can crank up the enervated beta cells. ꧁⎝ 𓆩༺✧༻𓆪 ⎠꧂
    • 17 hours, 41 minutes ago
      Laurie B likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      and that would also save us the 30 minute phone call where they make you feel like you did something wrong and they may deny you a replacement for their product that failed.. again!
    • 17 hours, 41 minutes ago
      Laurie B likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      Automatic coverage, no questions asked for replacements. (until they discover that cure that's always 5 years away) Seriously, I'll deal with the failing sensors, the clogging pods and whatever else if I know I can just reorder and get them in a timely manner - avoiding that panic attack that happens every time something fails on me.
    • 17 hours, 43 minutes ago
      Laurie B likes your comment at
      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      The one thing I would like to see is better more reliable CGMs. I use Dexcom g6 because the g7 didn’t work well for me. I am hoping the new 15 day sensors are better.
    • 17 hours, 43 minutes ago
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      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      I am happy with the funtion of my Dexcom G7 and Omnipod 5. However if I could change one thing I would like the Omnipod 5 to have some texture on the case. I frequently slip while removing the papers to reveal the adhesive or while apllying the pod, causing the adhesive to get wrinkled, sometimes requiring the use of Pod Pals to adequately secure the pod.
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      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      The one thing I would like to see is better more reliable CGMs. I use Dexcom g6 because the g7 didn’t work well for me. I am hoping the new 15 day sensors are better.
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      An atrophied imagination is the bane of progress in any subject: theology, economics, science, art, medicine, whatever. So, with my myopic and very limited Lilliputian understanding, I would prefer advancement in sub-cellular or cytoplastic or the rewiring of six of the primary enzymes of the pancreas but particularly the beta cells. Particularly plenipotentiary stem cells that can crank up the enervated beta cells. ꧁⎝ 𓆩༺✧༻𓆪 ⎠꧂
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      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      Enable my CGM to stay connected to my insulin pump even if the pump is inward facing. That is so annoying when the connection gets list due to the pump not facing the right direction, especially while I want to be a sleep.
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      If you could reimagine your diabetes technology, what’s the one thing you would change?
      Enable users to SILENT pump if user is over 18......and when desired!
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    How much did you most recently pay out-of-pocket for one month’s supply of insulin?

    Home > LC Polls > How much did you most recently pay out-of-pocket for one month’s supply of insulin?
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    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has worked in the diabetes research field ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange.

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    22 Comments

    1. LizB

      Starting this year, my insurance (UHC) dropped the co-pay for insulin, as long as it’s their preferred brands. I use Humalog in my pump and that’s what UHC prefers so my cost is now zero.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Lawrence S.

      I said $1-25. However, I pay $60 for a three month supply.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. swurtz78

      A three month supply bills for over $2000. This does go towards our family high-deductible of $7,750. Which we typically meet between March and May each year. After that, all covered expenses, including pharmacy are covered at 100%.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Gary Rind

      I did pay $0 for my last refill. Sadly, that’s because I reached my OOP maximum due to an operation earlier in the year

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Barbara Bubar

      For me with Medicare it’s $35/bottle and one bottle lasts well over a month because of high sensitivity. How awful and truly cruel to need larger amounts of insulin—through no fault of one’s own— and as a result have to pay such high prices to basically stay alive.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Lorri McLuckie

      I pay $105 for a 3 month supply through Cigna Part D Medicare.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Steve Rumble

      I receive my insulin from the Veterans Administration at no cost.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. George Lovelace

      I Pay $105 for 6 Vials which lasts around 6 Months – $17.50 a Vial

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Jeanne McMillan-Olson

      Because I use an insulin pump then Medicare part B will pay for my insulin. I get it at Walgreens because they will bill Medicare part B. My friend uses mail order to get hers through Medicare part B.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Mig Vascos

        $0. On insulin pump. Covered by Medicare part B and secondary.

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Georgina Sokol

      I pay a lot for insurance and to get Humalog, I have to jump through hoops to satisfy them every few months.

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. William Bennett

      Insulin for a pump covered as DME under Medicare Part B (80%), plus supplementary (remaining 20%) = $0. But man do they not make it easy to get that all set up.

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. Kristine Warmecke

      I’ve been paying $79 for a month of Novolog but haven’t picked it up yet for June; do to having unexpected car issues (hit by a box truck who’s driver was busy on his phone). So I’m rationing it again for June.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Mick Martin

      %0. I live in the UK (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) where I don’t pay for ANY of my diabetes supplies. They are all paid for via our NHS (National Health Service) which is funded via direct taxation of all working people.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. eherban1

      My last prescription for Non-branded Tresiba (Insulin Degludec) was $90 for a 2 ½ month supply WITHOUT INSURANCE. With Apps like GoodRx and other programs like Walmart/Sam’s club and the manufacturer’s discounts, even the premium insulins are very affordable.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Lynn Smith

      I paid $40 for a 3 month supply of Humalog and $35 for a 3 month supply of Afrezza. I’m currently in a special manufacturer’s deal for the Afrezza. Don’t know how long that will last.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. ConnieT1D62

      $35.00 for two bottles.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. dave hedeen

      If on Mediare using pump, insulin is free

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. jeff.dempsey@outlook.com

      $0
      I worked my butt off to have a good job with awesome benefits.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Steven Gill

      Cash from Amazon I pay for a single pen of Aspart (generic Novalog) is like $30: lasts me about 3″ weeks. Glargine (Lantus?) is like $25, lasts about2 weeks, so guessing:$90?

      Retired, no insurance until I enter the VA health system which would be a pay raise?

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. Wanacure

      Ooops! I paid $70 total for a Lantus vial and a Humalog vial, not $35.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. ChrisW

      Cost of insulin doesn’t matter if I can’t afford a syringe or pen needle or infusion set to inject it with.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply

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