How familiar are you with the InPen™ Smart Insulin Pen from Companion Medical?

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- 6 hours, 23 minutes ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  I usually schedule my next diabetes appointment _______
  Mayo Clinic, where my endo resides, has very tight schedules. My endo tells me when her calendar “opens” for my next visit. I mark it on my calendar and call that very day. Crazy I know! 🤷‍♀️
- 8 hours, 50 minutes ago
  
  NANCY NECIA likes your comment at
  I usually schedule my next diabetes appointment _______
  I never leave the office withouy my next one scheduled.
- 10 hours, 55 minutes ago
  
  Jian likes your comment at
  I usually schedule my next diabetes appointment _______
  I never leave the office withouy my next one scheduled.
- 11 hours, 6 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I answered "Other". A ketogenic diet generally implies the consumption of between 20 to 50 grams of carbohydrate per day. I have been a Type 1 diabetic since 1976. While I have considerably reduced my daily carbohydrate-intake, I have never gone as low as 50 carb grams/day. After reading Dr Richard Bernstein's Diabetes Solution over 20 years ago, I became "Carb-aware". Reading that book motivated me to see how many carbs per day I was consuming and to reduce them to a level I could sustain while improving my overall diabetes control. Initially, I was able to handle 120 carb grams/day but, as I've aged, I now limit myself to no more than 100 carb grams/day. By doing this, I've been able to keep my A1c in the low 6's which is my goal. My lowest A1c was a 5.8.
- 11 hours, 7 minutes ago
  
  lis be likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I don't name it, and I do "cheat," but I have no choice but to avoid as many carbs as possible.
- 11 hours, 8 minutes ago
  
  lis be likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I dabbled in Keto for several years and then decided I wanted more complex carbs. Plus, my hubby quit eating dairy. So, now I eat veggies, fruit, whole grains and beans, some fish and poultry. I find that the protein makes me high later, whereas the beans or vegetarian meals, do not. So, not extreme low carb, but around 100 carbs a day, dinner being the most carb-heavy.
- 11 hours, 8 minutes ago
  
  lis be likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I eat about 30 grams of carbohydrate three times daily. I've had T1D for about 46 years and eaten this way for about 30 years. Mostly lower glycemic with lots of vegetables and a moderate amount of protein.
- 11 hours, 9 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I have not found any other way to have tight control on blood sugar levels.
- 22 hours, 40 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  To ensure regular rotation, do you keep a written or digital log of injection/pump sites?
  No, just a mental note, I usually rotate through different areas and zig zag back and forth from one side to another. And I can usually see a small dot where my site is healing for about 2 weeks so that helps me not repeat a site/area.
- 22 hours, 43 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  To ensure regular rotation, do you keep a written or digital log of injection/pump sites?
  No. To me, that’s ridiculous and unnecessary. One more interruption of my life. I like things KISS. Keep it Simple Stupid. 😜
- 1 day, 1 hour ago
  
  Watertail likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I answered "Other". A ketogenic diet generally implies the consumption of between 20 to 50 grams of carbohydrate per day. I have been a Type 1 diabetic since 1976. While I have considerably reduced my daily carbohydrate-intake, I have never gone as low as 50 carb grams/day. After reading Dr Richard Bernstein's Diabetes Solution over 20 years ago, I became "Carb-aware". Reading that book motivated me to see how many carbs per day I was consuming and to reduce them to a level I could sustain while improving my overall diabetes control. Initially, I was able to handle 120 carb grams/day but, as I've aged, I now limit myself to no more than 100 carb grams/day. By doing this, I've been able to keep my A1c in the low 6's which is my goal. My lowest A1c was a 5.8.
- 1 day, 1 hour ago
  
  Watertail likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  But long before I’d heard of it or knew it had a name - started around 2000 when it seemed the ‘easiest’ way to deal with with insulin and stay in range.
- 1 day, 1 hour ago
  
  Watertail likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  Same 60 years Low Carb, High Protein and AVOID Ketones so I don't consider it Keto Diet. Oh, and I Avoid Hypoglycemia as it is the Big Spoiler of A1c
- 1 day, 1 hour ago
  
  Watertail likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  Always low carb, high proteins — for 69 years, since diagnosis.
- 1 day, 1 hour ago
  
  Watertail likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I eat about 30 grams of carbohydrate three times daily. I've had T1D for about 46 years and eaten this way for about 30 years. Mostly lower glycemic with lots of vegetables and a moderate amount of protein.
- 1 day, 1 hour ago
  
  Watertail likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I have not found any other way to have tight control on blood sugar levels.
- 1 day, 3 hours ago
  
  kilupx likes your comment at
  To ensure regular rotation, do you keep a written or digital log of injection/pump sites?
  Ditto the road map on my abdomen. I’ve tried my sides but usually pull them out when I go to the bathroom. Haven’t tried thighs but feel that spot would be the same problem.
- 1 day, 3 hours ago
  
  kilupx likes your comment at
  To ensure regular rotation, do you keep a written or digital log of injection/pump sites?
  No, just a mental note, I usually rotate through different areas and zig zag back and forth from one side to another. And I can usually see a small dot where my site is healing for about 2 weeks so that helps me not repeat a site/area.
- 1 day, 3 hours ago
  
  kilupx likes your comment at
  To ensure regular rotation, do you keep a written or digital log of injection/pump sites?
  I follow a rotation pattern for pump sites.
- 1 day, 3 hours ago
  
  kilupx likes your comment at
  To ensure regular rotation, do you keep a written or digital log of injection/pump sites?
  I’m with Kristen Clifford. I see the road map. Lol
- 1 day, 5 hours ago
  
  KarenM6 likes your comment at
  To ensure regular rotation, do you keep a written or digital log of injection/pump sites?
  Ditto the road map on my abdomen. I’ve tried my sides but usually pull them out when I go to the bathroom. Haven’t tried thighs but feel that spot would be the same problem.
- 1 day, 5 hours ago
  
  KarenM6 likes your comment at
  To ensure regular rotation, do you keep a written or digital log of injection/pump sites?
  I have a very specific rotation pattern - it is not written down.
- 1 day, 7 hours ago
  
  Gerald Oefelein likes your comment at
  To ensure regular rotation, do you keep a written or digital log of injection/pump sites?
  I have a very specific rotation pattern - it is not written down.
- 1 day, 7 hours ago
  
  NANCY NECIA likes your comment at
  To ensure regular rotation, do you keep a written or digital log of injection/pump sites?
  No. To me, that’s ridiculous and unnecessary. One more interruption of my life. I like things KISS. Keep it Simple Stupid. 😜
- 1 day, 9 hours ago
  
  Pat Reynolds likes your comment at
  To ensure regular rotation, do you keep a written or digital log of injection/pump sites?
  I have a very specific rotation pattern - it is not written down.
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How familiar are you with the InPen™ Smart Insulin Pen from Companion Medical?

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?

Sarah Howard

Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) 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 Manager of Marketing at T1D Exchange.

15 Comments

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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4 years ago Log in to Reply
Rob Smith

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

4 years ago Log in to Reply
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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1. Ernie Richmann
  
  It is a smart pen that delivers stupid insulin.
  
  4 years ago Log in to Reply
Greg Felton

Smart pen? I want smart insulin.

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1. Sherolyn Newell
  
  Me too!
  
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AimmcG

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

4 years ago Log in to Reply
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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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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4 years ago Log in to Reply
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.

4 years ago Log in to Reply
ConnieT1D62

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

4 years ago Log in to Reply
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.

4 years ago Log in to Reply
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.

4 years ago Log in to Reply
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.

4 years ago Log in to Reply
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.

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