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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      same here. I was able to get a neurologist to diagnose it as that.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I have developed this very weird numbness and pain in my left outer thigh which I attribute to neuropathy, although there has been no official diagnosis. Of course, like every good diabetic, I did my own research and found that it is called meralgia paresthetica. It only comes on intermittently and rarely interferes with daily functions. Rest remedies it. Having lived with T1D for 56 years so far, I consider myself to be pretty lucky...so far.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I feel the same way. I'm never sure who to believe or how to get a valid assessment.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      Gastroparesis
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      In late summer of 2017 I lost all feeling in both lower extremities to my hips and both upper extremities to my shoulders. It was not all diabetic related though. Lowered the drug in my chemo regimen but didn't reverse by next treatment, so that drug was stopped. Slowly I regained feeling in my arms and legs; left with no sensation in hands & feet up to ankles & wrist. I'm thankful that my oncologist realized that it wasn't just a diabetic thing.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
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      Try pausing insulin on your pump if you are below 150mg/dl.
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    Do you notice that different brands of the same type of insulin impact you differently?

    Home > LC Polls > Do you notice that different brands of the same type of insulin impact you differently?
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    Overall, how do you feel using a CGM affects your stress related to T1D management? If you’ve used one in the past, reflect on that experience to answer the question.

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    If you’re a person with T1D, after having multiple highs and lows over the course of a day, how affected do you most often feel – physically and emotionally – once your blood glucose levels are stable?

    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community 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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    25 Comments

    1. Franklin Rios

      only on basal insulin

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Brian Vodehnal

      It’s more of my body needing to adjust to a different insulin ..I notice more of a break in period..

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Georgina Sokol

      Even though Medicare continues to try to force me to change I have used Lily for my whole life with T1D. They cannot do that, of course, because I use a pump.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. TEH

      I haven’t noticed a change from Humalog to Novalog for insurance reasons maybe 4 years a go. However, changing from Novalog to Lispro and Fiasp I have seen differences. Lispro is fast on and fast off (maybe 10/20). It burns when I bolis. Fiasp is in-between Humalog and Lispro. Maybe 20 on and 30 off. This was determined with CGM. (Sorry, a bit off topic, I know.)

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Jane Cerullo

      Switched from Tresiba to toujeo for basal. Tresiba just didn’t work for me. Have always used humalog or Lyumjev for bolus.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Jneticdiabetic

      I’ve been on Humalog for a long time, so can’t compare to others in that category. Just glad not to be on NPH! Me + NPH = severe lows

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    7. Eve Rabbiner

      Went from Humalog to Lispro, the generic form, also made by Lilly and saw no difference.

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    8. Lawrence S.

      I’ve used Novolog in my insulin pump for 25 years. Before that I used Eli Lilly Regular and NPH. I can’t really compare because the Reg and NPH were shots with syringes. I can say that there was a dramatic improvement when I went from daily syringes to the insulin pump. So, for my health, the Novolog is better.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Gary Rind

      huge difference and improvement from Lantus to Tresiba

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. George Lovelace

      Began Pumping in 1998 and had a hard time getting Humalog to last more than 2 hours without occluing. I started mixing Velosulin a Novo Regular to get Sites to last more than 18 hours. When Novolog was released it solved that problem and I’ve since used it or Apidra in my Pump without problem. Now on the Tandem w/CIQ and Dexcom G6 and it’s like the CURE!

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    11. Kristine Warmecke

      When insurance made me switch from Novolog to Humalog I noticed it was like using normal saline instead of insulin; then a rash and hives. Yep allergic to something in Humalog. Back on Novolog.

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      1. Russell Buckbee

        I had a time when I had site reactions to all insulin. My Dr. switched me thur various brands and the original Humalog returned to being OK. NO idea what was up?

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      2. KarenM6

        Yup! Me, too, Kristine!
        Allergic to Humalog, but not Novolog… go figure!

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    12. Thomas Brady

      I use a Tandem pump with CONTROL IQ which the directions say only Humalog and Novolog are approved for use. Every once in a while Medicare goes on a rampage and tells the pharmacy they will only approve “another insulin”. I just bring the instructions to the pharmacist and ask him if he wants to dispense an insulin which is not approved by the FDA and have me use it when my doctor has specified an approved insulin. The conversation ends quickly and I get my Humalog. If the government wants cheaper insulin, then stop catering to the lobbyists and drug manufacturers and NEGOTIATE all drug prices. I buy the Humalog brand in Paris for about $23 per bottle with no Rx needed. Compare that to what we pay here!

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      1. KarenM6

        Wow!
        I just got my three month supply today and the cost (without insurance) would be $258.71 per bottle! So, non-Medicare insurances and people without pay 10 times more for this product than other countries. It’s astounding. I’ve also heard that it costs about $3 to $5 to produce a bottle. I’m not sure if that is true but, if it is, it’s more astounding.

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
      2. Ahh Life

        KaranM6 —

        The are certain institutional earmuffs you are supposed to wear in certain situations.

        Trying to explain an unexplainable world to the people who live it

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    13. Scott Doerner

      Medicare switched me from novolog to aspart. Made by the same company. They are identical insulins

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Dave Akers

      Only difference I’ve seen of any real significance is when I switched to inhaled insulin. It’s regular human insulin, but because it delivers via different means (Lungs, not Sub-Q) it’s VASTLY DIFFERENT for Onset, Peak, and off set.

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    15. Wanacure

      In the distant past I was on Eli Lilly NPH made from pancreases of pigs and beef. Because of possible mad cow disease exposure I can no longer sell nor donate blood. Now I think I’m using insulins produced by GMO process. Fun fact: a firmer Eli Lilly drug salesmen at an ADA conference years ago told how he coerced my health care provider to sell at least one of their insulins. “We manufacture Viagra. If you want us to supply this popular drug, then you MUST sell one of our insulins.”

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    16. Sherrie Johnson

      I was on Fiasp with the medtronic pump since switching to tandem. I am now back on NovoLog the Fiasp clogs the line in tandem. The difference I noticed is the Fiasp is a bit faster acting

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    17. KarenM6

      I am allergic to Humalog, but not Novolog… so Novolog wins the insulin challenge!

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    18. T1D4LongTime

      I said no difference with the disclaimer that is different brands of the SAME TYPE insulin (Humalog to Novolog for example). Novolog to Lyumjev would be a dramatic change due to the affective time difference.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. KIMBERELY SMITH

      I don’t use insulin yet

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. AnitaS

      I didn’t notice any change going from Novolog to Humalog

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      I change Insulin (Regular U100) when they started using the newer and faster types. I now use Novolog U100. I have had seven pumps:
      1-Travenol Auto Syringe
      1-Baxter Travenol Eugly pump
      4 Medtronic pumps
      1 Tandem x2 “T” Slim
      The last three Medtronic and the Tamdem pump used/use Novolog U100.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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