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      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      There are many concerns, one being if I'll still be alive if it's ever offered :)
    • 6 hours, 42 minutes ago
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      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      At 78 I don't think islet transplantation will affect my life course. Big pharma sees biological treatments as the path to ever higher profits, not constrained by patent terms the way drugs are. Most diabetics would be better served by an improved standard of care from the ADA and the medical community.
    • 7 hours, 58 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      Very, but more worried about it even making to the FDA and approved there first.
    • 7 hours, 58 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      There are many concerns, one being if I'll still be alive if it's ever offered :)
    • 7 hours, 58 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      At 78 I don't think islet transplantation will affect my life course. Big pharma sees biological treatments as the path to ever higher profits, not constrained by patent terms the way drugs are. Most diabetics would be better served by an improved standard of care from the ADA and the medical community.
    • 7 hours, 59 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      Severe case of hardening of the “oughteries” here. Ought we be concerned with cost, insurance, coverage, hail storms, earthquakes? ▄█▀█● Why are we not homeschooled to enjoy the progress being made?
    • 8 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      While those items are very much a concern, there are other factors that are more concerning ie immunosuppressant.
    • 8 hours, 1 minute ago
      Amanda Barras likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      If they can transplant them such that we do not need immunosuppresants, we'd be fine. Otherwise, those meds are just one more thing that could become in short supply. But at least we could go through scanners at the airports and travel without huge bags of supplies.
    • 8 hours, 1 minute ago
      Amanda Barras likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      General access to islet transplants is still years away. FDA has to deem it safe. Though, I am excited about the possibility.
    • 8 hours, 1 minute ago
      Amanda Barras likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      At 78 I don't think islet transplantation will affect my life course. Big pharma sees biological treatments as the path to ever higher profits, not constrained by patent terms the way drugs are. Most diabetics would be better served by an improved standard of care from the ADA and the medical community.
    • 10 hours, 3 minutes ago
      Patricia Dalrymple likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      If they can transplant them such that we do not need immunosuppresants, we'd be fine. Otherwise, those meds are just one more thing that could become in short supply. But at least we could go through scanners at the airports and travel without huge bags of supplies.
    • 10 hours, 41 minutes ago
      Gerald Oefelein likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      If they can transplant them such that we do not need immunosuppresants, we'd be fine. Otherwise, those meds are just one more thing that could become in short supply. But at least we could go through scanners at the airports and travel without huge bags of supplies.
    • 10 hours, 41 minutes ago
      Gerald Oefelein likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      While those items are very much a concern, there are other factors that are more concerning ie immunosuppressant.
    • 11 hours, 24 minutes ago
      Marty likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      much more concerned about my age (65) than anything else. 😉
    • 11 hours, 46 minutes ago
      dholl62@gmail.com likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      much more concerned about my age (65) than anything else. 😉
    • 12 hours, 10 minutes ago
      Steve Rumble likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      Severe case of hardening of the “oughteries” here. Ought we be concerned with cost, insurance, coverage, hail storms, earthquakes? ▄█▀█● Why are we not homeschooled to enjoy the progress being made?
    • 12 hours, 10 minutes ago
      Steve Rumble likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      While those items are very much a concern, there are other factors that are more concerning ie immunosuppressant.
    • 12 hours, 11 minutes ago
      atr likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      Severe case of hardening of the “oughteries” here. Ought we be concerned with cost, insurance, coverage, hail storms, earthquakes? ▄█▀█● Why are we not homeschooled to enjoy the progress being made?
    • 12 hours, 26 minutes ago
      Sarah Berry likes your comment at
      How concerned are you about potential barriers to islet cell transplantation, such as cost, access, eligibility, or insurance approval?
      much more concerned about my age (65) than anything else. 😉
    • 13 hours, 26 minutes ago
      Steve Rumble likes your comment at
      How likely is it that you would participate in a clinical trial for islet cell transplantation?
      Age 73 here. I'm in the same boat. I ogten am considered too old for consideration for "smaller" research projects. But - best of luck to them. I'll be rooting on the sidelines.
    • 13 hours, 27 minutes ago
      Steve Rumble likes your comment at
      How likely is it that you would participate in a clinical trial for islet cell transplantation?
      no immunosuppression needed - 👍 immunosuppression needed - 👎
    • 1 day, 4 hours ago
      Gerald Oefelein likes your comment at
      How likely is it that you would participate in a clinical trial for islet cell transplantation?
      I've tried twice and was rejected both times because I control my diabetes as best I can. As others have already stated, if immunosuppressing drugs are involved, count me out. I'm not interested in something worse than what I already have.
    • 1 day, 4 hours ago
      Gerald Oefelein likes your comment at
      How likely is it that you would participate in a clinical trial for islet cell transplantation?
      Not if it requires immunosuppressant drugs. Been there done that time to move on to something much better.
    • 1 day, 4 hours ago
      Gerald Oefelein likes your comment at
      How likely is it that you would participate in a clinical trial for islet cell transplantation?
      no immunosuppression needed - 👍 immunosuppression needed - 👎
    • 1 day, 10 hours ago
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      How likely is it that you would participate in a clinical trial for islet cell transplantation?
      I answered “Very Unlikely” not because I woud not want to participate but because, at age 75, I think it very unlikely that any researcher would want me in their patient panel.
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    How familiar are you with the InPen™ Smart Insulin Pen from Companion Medical?

    Home > LC Polls > How familiar are you with the InPen™ Smart Insulin Pen from Companion Medical?
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    Do you think it would be beneficial if at-home DNA tests (23andMe, Ancestry DNA, etc.) were able to assess a person’s risk of developing T1D?

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    If you wear a device, has anyone ever mistaken your device for any of the following? Select all that apply!

    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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    15 Comments

    1. William Bennett

      This sounds like a market research query. Is there remuneration involved? Raises some questions for me about what these daily queries are being used for. Fine if just to generate engagement, but if the data are used for commercial purposes, or even just research, it would be appropriate to have a disclaimer to that effect. Maybe it’s on the site somewhere and I’ve missed it?

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    2. Rob Smith

      Just started using recently after transitioning from pump to mdi. It’s great for monitoring iob and total usage automatically.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. connie ker

      Why don’t you educate us about this InPen Smart Insulin Pen from
      companion Medical???? Smart Insulin is what I have been waiting for, do you need a volunteer for a clinical trial?????

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      5 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Ernie Richmann

        It is a smart pen that delivers stupid insulin.

        5 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Greg Felton

      Smart pen? I want smart insulin.

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      5 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Sherolyn Newell

        Me too!

        5 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. AimmcG

      This is another repeat question. Still haven’t heard of it.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Jana Foley

      William raises an excellent question. I did answer that I’ve never heard of this insulin pen, but I do wonder why some of these questions are being asked and what the resulting data is used for.

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    7. Grey Gray

      Agree with the others about the questions. Wish we could ask what may seem like dumb questions but might help others. Like how much insulin does it take to cover my morning coffee? There are no carbs involved yet it definitely has an effect on my numbers.

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      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Kim Rehtus

      I have been on MDI for years and have used the InPen for at least the last three. I LOVE it and would recommend that anyone on MDI check into it.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. ConnieT1D62

      Slightly familiar only because I have seen it demonstrated at diabetes conferences or trade shows. Have not used one.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Maurine Bowser

      I use the In Pen and love it. It logs how much insulin is given at different parts of the day (among other things) and I often forget how much and what time. It is nice to see the differences from day to day. It has a great app that produces helpful graphs of insulin usage. In Pen is a great tool for analysis.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Sally Numrich

      Slightly. I haven’t been on MDI in over 30 years, but I try to stay up on all new technology happening in the diabetes world.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. Linda Leaden

      I started using it last year and love it! I am using it for my fiasp and its great to see how much insulin I have on board and if I have taken insulin. Sometimes I’m forgetting if I gave a dose and can confirm that I have.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Kimberly Starkey

      I did a brief search on the InPen, but didn’t learn enough to feel comfortable changing to it from my pump and cgm. If my current devices become too expensive, I might have to seriously consider switching to the InPen. I’d like to know more about it.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply

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