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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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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.

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    25 Comments

    1. Rex Franklin

      I have nasal glucagon which I carry with me and have another at home.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Jillmarie61

      I carry it in my purse and have some at home, but I’ve never used it yet. I haven’t given myself glucagon injects before.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Britni Steingard

      Just got my first prescription for it. Seems much more user friendly than the injectable.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Clare Fishman

      I used it on myself because my blood sugar was dropping so quickly I couldn’t bring it up and I was afraid I would pass out. It felt like a gun shot going off in my head but it worked well.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Janet Wilson

      My kiddo HAS inhalable Glucagon. But, we’ve never had to use it, thank God. I feel better knowing we HAVE it, though. We have it at school, at home, and in her go-bag. PS – I HATE this new format so much I barely ever answer the questions anymore. This version is not AT ALL user-friendly. Please, consider changing it.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Philip Bunsick

      I have it available but have never used it. Really this would be for sleep time emergency use. I do not carry it with me as my Lifesavers do the trick for this requirement.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Dan Diehl

      I have one and haven’t had to use it. Rather expensive and not covered by my insurance. Much easier for anyone to administer.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Patricia Dalrymple

      Agree Janet Wilson. It is not for users. Only the company. We used to be able to comment directly to people and encourage each other. This is company based pretty much totally. I am not learning from it as I did from GLU. And, on my phone anyway, it says there are all these comments that I haven’t figured out how to even see. If it doesn’t pertain directly to me, I hit delete.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Jonathan Strait

      No, but that’s what’s on standby

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Steve Rumble

      No, but have some at home “just in case”

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Stacie G.

      My Dr. just prescribed it to me. I haven’t had an occasion to use it yet but next time I have a severer low, I will.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. Frederick Schulz

      I have used it once, when I was away from home ( I always carry one in my pocket when away). It gives quite a jolt in the nose, sort of like an intense tickle, but it does work, in a few minutes.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. connie ker

      Great for diabetics who play sports, or for children in school. Easy to use. How long before it expires? I remember throwing glucagon kits in the trash because they expired, and they cost $$$. Does insurance or Medicare cover nasal glucagon and does this spray get into the lungs? They have found anything that gets into the lungs can cause breathing problems.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. connie ker

      Can somebody answer my questions about the lungs, and about the insurance coverage.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Ken Raiche

      It would be great to get more information on this product from all of those individuals who have actually used it. At this point I haven’t ordered it but may consider doing so in the not too distant future.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. KarenM6

      Hi Connie – The nasal glucagon I have called Baqsimi lasts 18 months to two years. My insurance covered it, but I don’t know that ALL insurances would… and, I don’t know about Medicare. I don’t know if it gets into the lungs. From my experience with nasal sprays for allergies, it doesn’t seem likely, but I couldn’t say for sure. The spray is intended to be absorbed in the nose… seems the spray would stay focused in the nose… BUT, there are all kinds of procedural type issues by the user which might mean it _could_ get into the lungs. (Like accidentally inhaling a drink and then coughing badly for the next hour.) Although it’s not much, I hope that helps! I agree that this new format is not as good as the old GLU. Agree with the others that the old format was better for talking with other diabetics and getting good info or encouraging, etc. People may need to ask a question and we can’t do that now. We can’t message people privately when more and detailed info is needed that is not necessary to share with ALL the users.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. Patricia Maddix

      I have always kept glucagon on hand in case of an emergency for my family to use but have never had to use it. Just switched to having the nasal on hand instead of the injectable as it seemed easier for someone to use in an emergency situation. My Medicare insurance did not pay for it. When my husband was working and we had employer-based insurance, then insurance was paying for it my nasal glucagon prescription does have an expiration date on it. For those of you who indicated you had used the nasal glucagon, did you have any after effects like nausea, vomiting, very high blood sugars?

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. Alison Neumann

      Yes I have, it stung my nose like crazy. I was drippy and snotty for a good few hours after and was even a little nauseous. I had to sleep the nausea off afterwards. But it really worked well in getting my glucose numbers back up!!! I think it’s the best option out there, and would recommend ONLY using it in an emergency since the side effects are not fun.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Marie Seymour-Green

      I have Baqsimi on hand, but have never had to use it.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. Janice B

      I have Baqsimi at home but have never had to use it. In 27 years with T1D I have only used glucagon once, so hoping that it will remain just a back up item in my arsenal that never gets used.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. Jan Masty

      I agree with others about the new format. Don not like it and ā€œanswerā€ it much less frequently

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    22. Sally Numrich

      I haven’t had to use glucagon since I was a child. Do I have regular glucagon? Yes but the reality is, with a CGM there really isn’t a need for it.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    23. ConnieT1D62

      Tickles my nose a bit – a brief and temporary side effect. I like that it works quickly within minutes to elevate BG. I have it on hand to use instead of glucagon to treat a severe low. Unfortunately it’s not covered on my insurance formulary and I have to pay out of pocket, so I only use when BG is trending <50 – which is rare these days because of Tandem Control IQ.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    24. Nicholas Argento

      I have it available but have not needed it. The 2 choices now for easier to use glucagon- Baqsimi nasal glucagon and an epi-pen like device with premixed glucagon, Gvoke Hypopen, are both big advances in making glucagon easier and more reliable for use in emergency. They also both are good for at least 2 years from date of manufacture, also an improvement.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    25. Stang777

      I have it but haven’t used it. I am actually more afraid to have this one used on me than I am the old glucagon kit that has to be injected due to some of the comments I have seen in other places from those who have had it used on them. I also hate this new format and do not answer questions on it nearly as much as I use to, and I answer the questions less and less as time goes by, which I never did on the old format.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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