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      Bruce Schnitzler likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      This sounds like a pipe dream to me. I said, "Not at all interested," with a little unsure. How would one dose a week of insulin handle high and low blood glucose? How would it handle exercise and work activities? If you're talking only as a long-acting insulin, and you have to take boluses, then it's NOT once-weekly. I took NPH years ago, and it was a horrible experience for me (for 25 yrs. ).
    • 50 minutes ago
      Bruce Schnitzler likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      I like having control over the amount of insulin I administer according to my diet and physical activity.
    • 4 hours, 45 minutes ago
      Molly Jones likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      I responded "Unsure" because I'd need more information about this before I would be willing to try anything...
    • 8 hours, 17 minutes ago
      Mike S likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      If it handled basal and bolus correctly, where my time in range was 80-90% and I only had to do one shot a week that would be amazing
    • 8 hours, 17 minutes ago
      Mike S likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      Would this be a basal insulin? How would meal-time insulin be administered? And how would fluctuating insulin needs (day vs night, sedentary vs active) be managed with a single dose? I have many questions that outweigh the possible convenience of a single injection (if that’s what this question is about).
    • 8 hours, 17 minutes ago
      Mike S likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      I responded "Unsure" because I'd need more information about this before I would be willing to try anything...
    • 8 hours, 17 minutes ago
      Mike S likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      I like having control over the amount of insulin I administer according to my diet and physical activity.
    • 8 hours, 18 minutes ago
      Mike S likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      I said moderately because being on Medicare, I’d need much more information such as how many weeks would I be able to have on hand without additional prescriptions? Would I still need some kind of preauthorization once per year that’s a hassle getting? How long would it stay good - the same amount of time? Would the pump take a week’s worth or how does that work with pump supplies?
    • 8 hours, 28 minutes ago
      eherban1 likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      I'm MDI and if we're talking basal it isn't a big deal to me. Now if we're talking fast acting, that's a much different story!
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      Marty likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      Would this be a basal insulin? How would meal-time insulin be administered? And how would fluctuating insulin needs (day vs night, sedentary vs active) be managed with a single dose? I have many questions that outweigh the possible convenience of a single injection (if that’s what this question is about).
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      Marty likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      I responded "Unsure" because I'd need more information about this before I would be willing to try anything...
    • 8 hours, 31 minutes ago
      Marty likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      I like having control over the amount of insulin I administer according to my diet and physical activity.
    • 8 hours, 33 minutes ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      I responded "Unsure" because I'd need more information about this before I would be willing to try anything...
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      KCR likes your comment at
      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      I'm MDI and if we're talking basal it isn't a big deal to me. Now if we're talking fast acting, that's a much different story!
    • 8 hours, 38 minutes ago
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      If insulin became available in a once-weekly formulation, how interested would you be?
      I responded "Unsure" because I'd need more information about this before I would be willing to try anything...
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      I find I can normalize my BG in 15-30 minutes. But after ~50 years with T1D and maybe due to getting older I am fairly exhausted for hours after a hypo.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      To feel like it hadn’t happened I need a nap.
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      Derek West likes your comment at
      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      It varies from 5 minutes to 20 minutes. The exception to this is the very occasional low that's resistant to resolving and - as Anthony said in his comment - I continue adding more glucose until I begin to feel the symptoms ebb. Once the low is gone the extra glucose will slowly but surely result in a higher-than-desired blood sugar.
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      On average, how long does it take you to recover from a low glucose episode?
      I answered 15-30 minutes, but there are times, especially at night, especially when very low, that it can take 1-2 hours. That's a real pain. I just keep throwing glucose at the problem which will creat high readings later, but I have to get the glucose reading to rise and it won't. Also, my best quality decisions are not made when awoken in the middle of the night.
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      How often do you take a “vacation” from wearable diabetes technology (insulin pump, CGM)?
      Never! I think about my blood sugar so much less with all these devices attached. And I barely notice them once they are on. It’s such a blessing that when I have to take them off that’s more of a problem/inconvenience than a vacation.
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      How often do you take a “vacation” from wearable diabetes technology (insulin pump, CGM)?
      Never. I have severe hypoglycemic unawareness. No symptoms even at glucose levels of 40.
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      How often do you take a “vacation” from wearable diabetes technology (insulin pump, CGM)?
      Nope. Love my technology! Having it frees up so much mental bandwidth that I would otherwise have to spend on finger sticks, calculating insulin doses, figuring how much insulin on board, etc. Also, I love not carrying a purse with all that "stuff" everywhere I go - I put my license & credit card in my phone case and I'm hands-free. Absolute magic!
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      If it handled basal and bolus correctly, where my time in range was 80-90% and I only had to do one shot a week that would be amazing
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    If you live in the United States, how would you best describe your primary insurance plan type and its annual medical deductible?

    Home > LC Polls > If you live in the United States, how would you best describe your primary insurance plan type and its annual medical deductible?
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    38 Comments

    1. Missy Kirchem

      Medicare and medicare supplement deductible is $228?

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. TomH

      Medicare primary, Tricare for Life secondary (military retiree, TFL covers almost all drug needs

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. CindyGoddard

      Medicare and Medicare supplement $228 a year

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Janice Bohn

      For the last 3 years I am in a very good place with insurance.
      Previous to this my the company I worked for changed insurance every year and deductibles changed over the years from 3,000 – 7,000 for me as an individual. No copay’s until deductible was reached.
      My husband had separate insurance with his own deductible.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Lindsey Whitnell

      $4,000 deductible with an $8,000 out of pocket maximum

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. KarenM6

        I think we need a new category for SUPER high deductible!!

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        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Patricia Kilwein

      I marked other because I am now on medicare.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Brent Perris

      Thankfully I live in a state that has public health insurance if you are financially eligible. Masshealth takes care of everything so I don’t even have to think about the cost

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Marty

      I have Medicare Parts A (hospital), B (doctor visits, equipment like my pump, insulin and supplies), and Part D (other drugs) with a supplement that covers Parts A and B deductibles and copays. My deductible for drugs is $505.

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    9. Troy Bruce

      This is a large manufacturing company that uses BCBS of Michigan. Horrible coverage. My self and 2 sons. High deductible 8k $360 premiums…. 🙏 GoodRX

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. T1diabetic

      Medicare

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Eve Rabbiner

      Medicare advantage plan.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. Shelly Smith

      I have no yearly deductible because I’m insured under the disability program.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Bruce Schnitzler

      Medicare plus a supplemental health policy, medium deductible.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Jane Cerullo

      Medicare advantage. Pay the part B premium but no other deductible. Do have small co-pay for specialists and some tests. On MDI. Pay $35/mo per type of insulin.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Ja'fr Yirka

      We’re on Medicare, with an Advantage plan

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. PamK

      We chose the high deductible plan because I take a biologic. The cost of it covers most, if not all, of my deductible on the first fill. Since this plan comes with an HSA, we contribute to it with each paycheck and are building the account for retirement.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. Sherrie Johnson

      Medicare primary. Anthem plan F covers everything Medicare doesn’t no co pays or deductible. Greatest for diabetic on pump it all goes on plan B. I don’t pay for any diabetic supplies but the premium is high.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. Becky Hertz

      Medicare Advantage plan, no deductible.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. BARRY HUNSINGER

      medicare, $200 deductible.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. Gerald Oefelein

      Traditional Medicare. Medicare part B pays all of my pump and cgm supplies (as well as APAP supplies) after my modest deductible is met. Usually first doctor’s visit take care of that!

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. ConnieT1D62

      Other. Medicare Advantage plan. Great coverage, no deductible. However, dealing with the donut hole is confusing and a royal pain in the ___ but other than that I have no complaints.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    22. Mary Thomson

      I am on Medicare and B/C. What Medicare does not pay my Anthem Blue Cross pays even my Medicare deductible.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. LZ

        Same for me

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    23. Chrisanda

      Medicare and TriCare for Life (military benefit).

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    24. LuckyPineapple

      Sheesh, the “high deductible” option is about a quarter of my family plan. We have Obamacare and have a $10,000 deductible for my husband and me.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    25. KarenM6

      Family insurance with a super high deductible:
      $6000 individual deductible with $12000 out of pocket max… then, once I meet the deductible (which I did very quickly this year and put my family in debt (went over the CC limit significantly)), my insurance covers 70% of their approved charges. This was the best plan we could get while also having decent doctors.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    26. Molly Jones

      I have medicare part A and am covered by my husband’s plan with a family deductible of $3,000. All of my diabetic costs are covered 100% year long.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    27. Bob Jackson

      I have VA benefits and no deduction.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    28. rhea joyce rubin

      Medicare

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    29. Jen Farley

      The insurance is through my husband’s employer and my deductible just per doctor visit is $70.00+ depending on if bloodwork was done. So, I am pretty sure it is a family plan and best described as whatever is cheapest for the employer.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    30. Steven Gill

      Before I retired my copay/deductible I believe was $2500, never reached it.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    31. Wanacure

      According to the most recent Explanation of Benefits that I can find (Feb 2023) for Medicare prescription drug (Part D) I am in Stage 2 of 4 Stages. Stage 2 began when I filled my first prescription of the year. I will stay in this stage till the amount of my year to date “total drug costs” is $4660. After that I move to stage three. I will stay in stage three until my year to date “out of pocket” prescription costs reach $7400. When that happens I move to stage four where the plan will pay most of my cost for covered drugs. But I mistakenly checked No deductible, which is Stage 1 which “does not apply” to me. So do I have a variable deductible plan? Please include that option next time you ask.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    32. Wanacure

      This is my Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Plan. I may apply for Original Medicare for freedom of doctor selection. I am now restricted to only KP doctors, usually overworked. In person I am usually seen by a physician assistant and the assistant to the assistant. Overall care is adequate to good, but not excellent. I want better care.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    33. qachemist

      I have Medicare and a supplemental plan.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    34. Michael Andrews

      Family deductible is $3,000, and we’ll hit it this month (April).

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    35. Britni

      Other: Individual insurance, no deductible (my employer doesn’t pay well but offers incredible benefits)

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    36. Steve Rumble

      Medicare is my primary and my private insurance has co-pays, but no deductible.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply

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