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      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.
    • 16 hours, 11 minutes 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.
    • 16 hours, 11 minutes 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.
    • 16 hours, 40 minutes ago
      ChrisW likes your comment at
      How much did you know about type 1 diabetes before you were diagnosed?
      Ironically, I was a 10 year old "before" my diagnosis. BUT, one day I was over my friend's house (on what they call a playdate in today's parlance) and we went to the pharmacy to by candy. I remember vividly a video playing on a loop on a little TV on the counter describing what diabetes was and insulin injections every day. I remember thinking to myself that those poor people must feel like pin cushions. Fast forward to two days after my 11th birthday and my doctor telling me that I had diabetes. I remember my mother being fully unaware of what it entailed. I remember telling her that it's ok, all I need to do is take shots every day. She looked at me puzzled, like how do you know this? The doctor was also a little perplexed but added, it's a little more than that, but correct. Then he explained it based on his two-three hours of training in medical school. It's funny how prompts trigger strange memories.
    • 17 hours, 13 minutes 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.
    • 17 hours, 17 minutes 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.
    • 17 hours, 24 minutes 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
    • 21 hours, 40 minutes 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.
    • 21 hours, 41 minutes 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.
    • 22 hours, 13 minutes 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.
    • 22 hours, 35 minutes 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.
    • 22 hours, 42 minutes 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.
    • 22 hours, 42 minutes 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.
    • 22 hours, 50 minutes 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.
    • 1 day, 13 hours 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
    • 1 day, 20 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.
    • 1 day, 20 hours ago
      Katrina Mundinger likes your comment at
      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.
    • 1 day, 21 hours ago
      TEH 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, 21 hours ago
      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.
    • 1 day, 21 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
    • 1 day, 22 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.
    • 1 day, 22 hours ago
      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.
    • 2 days, 1 hour ago
      Steve Rumble likes your comment at
      Do you store your unopened insulin in the refrigerator?
      I keep my opened insulin in the refrigerator too. When traveling I use a FRIO evaporative pouch.
    • 2 days, 3 hours ago
      Donna Owens likes your comment at
      Has someone ever told you that you can’t eat something because you live with diabetes?
      Yes. It’s f*ing annoying.
    • 2 days, 14 hours ago
      Amy Schneider likes your comment at
      Do you store your unopened insulin in the refrigerator?
      I keep my opened insulin in the refrigerator too. When traveling I use a FRIO evaporative pouch.
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    Have any of your T1D devices been recalled by the FDA? If yes, please share more about your experiences in the comments.

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    7 Comments

    1. William Bennett

      I mean, there was that Medtronic battery-cap thing a while ago but it was a slightly different model year from the one I had. Don’t think that counts.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Nicholas Argento

      Not that I know off, at least in the last 5-10 years. Medtronic pumps have had a lot of recalls in the last few years so it’s pays to be aware.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Patricia Dalrymple

      I said other because while it was not a recall, Medtronic had the battery cap that was breaking. Did not happen to me. Just had a notice about the Dexcom G7 not lasting or something but I’ve had good luck with my G7. I’ve only been using it a month or so but so far I have increased my TIR from 75% to 85%. And I never realized I had the boots-on-the-ground increase but I definitely do have it according to G7 results. I’m thankful for my devices and for each and every notice I get, because that means the company is listening to its users and alerting them.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Sherrie Johnson

      Medtronic had a battery cap problem they replaced it, but they still listed it as a recall

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. TomH

      PDM for Omnipod Dash recalled due to battery expansion/heat issue.

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

      My answer is NO!

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Steven Gill

      Medtronic had the retaining clip concern (for the cartridge) and battery cap attachment, but I’ve never had a problem. But I’m also hard on devices.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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