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Have you ever used nasal glucagon? This includes using it on yourself, using it to help someone else, or if someone else gave it to you. Please select all that apply to you.
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I have 3 doses in my medicine cupboard, but luckily, I have not had any lows that rendered me unconscious. My hubby knows where I keep it because I keep showing him every couple of months.
I have some of the injectible pre-mixed glucagon, but since my T1D was diagnosed in September 1991, I have never had any form of glucagon used on me.
I’m pretty sure the glucagon I have in the fridge is probably expired by now, but since I’ve never needed any, I’m not planning on getting more of it.
Had a prescription for it, refilled it, never used it. Next prescription after it had expired my insurance no longer covered it. Always wondered why.
No, never nasal glucagon. I have Gvoke Hypopens on the ready. A few months ago, my system was out-of-wack and I needed 3 Gvoke pens. Before that, I had only used 1 or 2.
Inhaled, benign literally for anybody. Inhaled and a small child can “cure” dad, mommy, etc. Mixing substances, a needle THAT size is a recipe for failure. Cannot get insurance to cover the two-step syringe nightmare, guaranteed certain they won’t cover the inhaled…
For years I had injectable glucagon at my house, but used it only once when an EMT gave used it on me. More recently my insurance has covered nasal glucagon. I travel frequently, alone, and I have used the nasal glucagon a couple times when my other remedies (primarily glucose tabs) raised my BG too slowly. Very easy to use, even when quite low.
No
I have it but I’ve never used it. Oddly, last week an anesthesiologist told me to use it if my BG went below target while fasting before surgery. We had just gone over my list of meds so she knew I had it. I’ve heard that it raises BG dramatically and can make people feel ill so I told her that I thought that would be overkill. Then she agreed to my suggestion that I just eat a couple of glucose tabs instead. It seemed like the first time she’d been asked that question. I admit I’m a bit worried about her experience with diabetic patients.
At least she understood what Baqsimi is used for so she is not completely in the dark about blood sugars.
As soon as Baqsimi became available I got some. I keep some on hand and when I travel. Decades ago I kept the injectable glucagon available. Baqsimi is much easier for anyone to use.
I have it, but have not used it yet.
It worked very well and did not make me nauseated as subq glucagon does. It is ridiculously expensive though and insurance often does not cover it
“Other” because I have never used it, but have it onhand.
No, however, it’s good to have just in case; and, my wife is much more comfortable with the responsibility of administering a nasal does versus mixing and injecting the powdered product. I’m interested in learning whether first responders I.e. police, fire and EMTs are equipped with the spray. Responses are appreciated and I will report in kind in the event I learn anything. This would be an excellent grant opportunity or state legislative initiative. Massachusetts had mandated all cities and towns to provide and collect sharps/needle receptacles is an example of how we can impact best practices at the local level.
I think that would be a great idea for paramedics to use that or even the new injector brands that don’t have to be pre-mixed instead of using the intravenous glucagon which paramedics have used on me in the past.
I have it with me after years of having the syringe type which people have given me in the past but as I recently have it now it has not been used. I know my friends are excited about not using the syringe.
I have it in the fridge just in case but haven’t needed to use it, for several years now. Even with insurance it’s terribly expensive though.
Baqsimi does not need to be kept in the fridge – neither does injectable glucagon.
No, and had no clue it existed until now. But, I haven’t used glucogon shots since switching to the pump in 2007 either.
I accidentally took 2 much insulin and used it myself. I had to use it on a dear friend who sugar went low while sleeping.
I have it and read the instructions. It seems easy to use. I have not needed it since I got it. Possibly expired already.
I have it but have never needed it since getting my CGM. Before that, my family could have used it on me (I have had paramedics come to my rescue about 3 times in my life before getting a CGM) before calling 911.
I have some, but I have nev3er used it yet.
I have basquini ( think that’s how it’s spelled) but have not needed to use it.
I have used self-administered Baqsimi on several occasions over the past three years when BGs have plummeted dangerously low. So much easier to use than an injectable and works really fast. It has a “sting” sensation to it when the plunger is pushed in the nostril, but it only lasts a second or two. It is expensive even with a pre-auth but it is worth it to save the expense of an ambulance and EMT assistance.
Hi ConnieT1D62 –
My last order of Baqsimi came in an insulated box with ice packs (like they do with insulin). Do you think this was simply because it was hot and Baqsimi has a temperature range to keep within?
I’ve been keeping it in my fridge, but it’s constantly in the way!
Thank you.
One colonoscopy and both hand surgeries required me to use Baqsimi on myself.
My basal rates are getting better and I hope for the next colonoscopy (which I think is due next year), I will not require Baqsimi to stay in a good BS range!
It was used on me once and it skyrocketed my blood sugar for many hours.
To KarenM6 the nasal glucagon was shipped that way to you was due to incredibly hot temperatures we’ve experienced during the summer months would be my assumption. My nursing drug book states injectable glucagon “Prior to reconstitution store at controlled room temperature (69F to 77F)” so if this information also applies to the nasal version that you received that would make sense that it was sent that way to avoid the high temperatures.
I have some on hand but have not used it so far.
I had nasal glucagon on hand for 18months, but all my glucagon expires, I’ve never needed it. It was so portable I lived the peace of mind.
Now my insurance covers only gvoke, which isn’t as portable.