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      KSannie likes your comment at
      Insulin pump users: Have you experienced an insulin pump failure and had to use back-up long-acting insulin?
      NO. But, ... Over the years I've had three pump total failures yet I never reverted to long-acting, or a better substitute - background/basal, insulin. In each instance, I effectively managed my diabetes with rapid-acting insulin. In all situations, replacement pumps were delivered to me by 8:15 the morning after failure; one replacement that was delivered to my work office which I programmed while being driven to the airport that morning.
    • 3 hours, 15 minutes ago
      KSannie likes your comment at
      Insulin pump users: Have you experienced an insulin pump failure and had to use back-up long-acting insulin?
      Same. I had a replacement pump within 24 hours, but I set an alarm for every 2 hours overnight to check my blood sugar. I'm crazy dependant on my medical tech!!
    • 3 hours, 15 minutes ago
      KSannie likes your comment at
      Insulin pump users: Have you experienced an insulin pump failure and had to use back-up long-acting insulin?
      I had two pump failures that sent me to the ER when I was using Medtronic. Since switching to Tandem 6 years ago, I haven’t experienced any failures.
    • 9 hours, 21 minutes ago
      Kathy Hanavan likes your comment at
      Insulin pump users: Have you experienced an insulin pump failure and had to use back-up long-acting insulin?
      Yes. I keep a pen of Tresiba in the fridge as back-up. When it expires, my endo writes a refill RX or gives me another sample if she has one. I have used when waiting for a replacement pump or when taking a pump break.
    • 1 day, 2 hours ago
      John Henninger likes your comment at
      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      This is one of those questions that makes me wonder what on earth somebody hopes to learn from the answer. T1D Exchange - please explain.
    • 1 day, 2 hours ago
      ChrisW likes your comment at
      Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
      I was recruited by the CIA when I graduated from college and was well into the process when somebody asked me why my draft status was 4F. I was out the door about an hour later.
    • 1 day, 2 hours ago
      ChrisW likes your comment at
      Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
      I was diagnosed with t1 41 years ago. I was told to NOT have children. But I did not listen and had two healthy children.
    • 1 day, 3 hours ago
      ChrisW likes your comment at
      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      Funny you should ask right now. I had to personally buy my first-ever vial in 25 years. Thanks Medicare for all the obstacles you place in the way. Am I grateful for Medicare? Yes, I guess, but I paid in all my life and I’m still paying. But Walgreens can never get the preauth right. They don’t send it to my doc or they send the wrong form. So I had the bright idea to change pharmacy’s, Publix. I went and had a convo with them, explaining I’m on a pump, I mentioned part B, the preauth. No problem. Have your doc send the script. That’s a whole other story. Then I get a call from Publix. We don’t do part B. Wow, wish you had told me. OK, I’m just going back to Walgreens. Except Medicare won’t allow refills without doctor script. So they called my doctor and my doc declined it because they had already approved it for Publix. Now I had sent an email explaining all of this to doc. I called my doc but they don’t answer their phones. Left a detailed message but have no idea whether they got anything. So I asked Walgreens if I could buy a vial. Nope, no script from doc. So I went to Publix, explained it all and they sold me a vial for $29. It was worth it but so frustrating because I can’t get my hands on a script anymore and take it where I dam-well please. Sorry for long post. I’m angry.
    • 1 day, 3 hours ago
      ChrisW likes your comment at
      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      Medicare is basically not covering Tresiba in 2026 :( so I've been busy stockpiling pens. I have enough Tresiba pens in the fridge to get me through '26 without having to buy any.
    • 1 day, 3 hours ago
      ChrisW likes your comment at
      Has your cost of insulin changed in 2025?
      Price is OK. But the bureaucratic migraine is amplified a hundred fold. ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ
    • 1 day, 7 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      Has your cost of insulin changed in 2025?
      I started the year paying the $35 Medicare drug cost but then the pharmacy started filling the insulin as Medicare Part B (because it being used in my pump) and I get if for $0.
    • 1 day, 7 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      Has your cost of insulin changed in 2025?
      Medicare cap of $35 a month has been has been wonderful for so many people.
    • 1 day, 8 hours ago
      Kathy Hanavan likes your comment at
      Has your cost of insulin changed in 2025?
      I started the year paying the $35 Medicare drug cost but then the pharmacy started filling the insulin as Medicare Part B (because it being used in my pump) and I get if for $0.
    • 1 day, 8 hours ago
      Bill Williams likes your comment at
      Has your cost of insulin changed in 2025?
      Medicare cap of $35 a month has been has been wonderful for so many people.
    • 1 day, 8 hours ago
      Judith Marged likes your comment at
      Has your cost of insulin changed in 2025?
      I started the year paying the $35 Medicare drug cost but then the pharmacy started filling the insulin as Medicare Part B (because it being used in my pump) and I get if for $0.
    • 1 day, 8 hours ago
      Judith Marged likes your comment at
      Has your cost of insulin changed in 2025?
      Medicare cap of $35 a month has been has been wonderful for so many people.
    • 1 day, 9 hours ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      Has your cost of insulin changed in 2025?
      Medicare cap of $35 a month has been has been wonderful for so many people.
    • 2 days ago
      Dennis Dacey likes your comment at
      Do you store your unopened insulin in the refrigerator?
      Sorry. Of course I store unopened in frig. Opened in my room as I use it up in 30 days
    • 2 days, 7 hours ago
      Katrina Mundinger likes your comment at
      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      I actually don't care, consequently I don't know either. When I was diagnosed I often didn't have the $18 for a vial of Humulin and used expired insulin others wouldn't. I tracked everything. The math didn't change, old or new. How many do I have total? More than I need and enough to share through my endo's office.
    • 2 days, 7 hours ago
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      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      I am working through the end of my 90 day supply of Insulin. It is time to order another batch. Usually 6 vials.
    • 2 days, 7 hours ago
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      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      Funny you should ask right now. I had to personally buy my first-ever vial in 25 years. Thanks Medicare for all the obstacles you place in the way. Am I grateful for Medicare? Yes, I guess, but I paid in all my life and I’m still paying. But Walgreens can never get the preauth right. They don’t send it to my doc or they send the wrong form. So I had the bright idea to change pharmacy’s, Publix. I went and had a convo with them, explaining I’m on a pump, I mentioned part B, the preauth. No problem. Have your doc send the script. That’s a whole other story. Then I get a call from Publix. We don’t do part B. Wow, wish you had told me. OK, I’m just going back to Walgreens. Except Medicare won’t allow refills without doctor script. So they called my doctor and my doc declined it because they had already approved it for Publix. Now I had sent an email explaining all of this to doc. I called my doc but they don’t answer their phones. Left a detailed message but have no idea whether they got anything. So I asked Walgreens if I could buy a vial. Nope, no script from doc. So I went to Publix, explained it all and they sold me a vial for $29. It was worth it but so frustrating because I can’t get my hands on a script anymore and take it where I dam-well please. Sorry for long post. I’m angry.
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      TEH likes your comment at
      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      Oh sometimes I miss the old days of not needing an Rx for insulin in any state. Needles and were restricted due to illegal drug users, but then came disscsions about drug abusers sharing dirty needles. I'm not sure where that ended. Anyway it's extremely abusive for politics and insurance companies controlling diabetic supplies. The disease is a big enough burden.
    • 2 days, 7 hours ago
      TEH likes your comment at
      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      I just got my 3 mo supply so I get 6 for 3 mo. I just opened the 1st if the 6
    • 2 days, 8 hours ago
      KSannie likes your comment at
      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      This is one of those questions that makes me wonder what on earth somebody hopes to learn from the answer. T1D Exchange - please explain.
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      KSannie likes your comment at
      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      Medicare is basically not covering Tresiba in 2026 :( so I've been busy stockpiling pens. I have enough Tresiba pens in the fridge to get me through '26 without having to buy any.
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    During which season do you have the best glucose management?

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    4 Comments

    1. Lawrence S.

      This questions seems subjective. But, I’ve always done better in warm weather because I can get outside and work in the yard or exercise. I chose “Summer” as my answer. However, that’s all relative now that I live in Florida. I still get out more in the summer, and more yard work needs to get done. This year will be different, since I recently have developed severe shoulder problems, and have, for the time being, given up running.

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    2. Antsy

      I’d say fall, winter, and early spring are best. Once hot weather hits, it’s harder. Summer is rough on my skin, and any adhesive is much more likely to leave marks than they are in cooler, wetter weather.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Kathleen Juzenas

      I marked summer but should’ve marked spring when I do more yard cleanup and planting flowers. My bGs are best when I’m physically active.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Jeff Balbirnie

      Fascinating question, what’s the “hypothesis”?!?! Warm season more physical activity, therefor lower readings?

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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