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      I use an InPen. Tracts my doses and gives report just like a pump. IOB total insulin etc.
    • 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
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      Multiple daily injections users: Do you use a diabetes-specific app on a smart phone to track your insulin dosing? Share what works best for you in the comments!
      I’m looking for an app that reminds me of basal doses that keeps the time static as you change time zones. For example, I recently travelled to London. My normal basal dose is at 8 PM at home but currently 1 AM in the UK. The Apple Health app reminded me to take it at 8 PM London time instead of 1 AM. I really just want an app that reminds me at the same time my body is set at without making me think about it.
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      Multiple daily injections users: Do you use a diabetes-specific app on a smart phone to track your insulin dosing? Share what works best for you in the comments!
      I’m looking for an app that reminds me of basal doses that keeps the time static as you change time zones. For example, I recently travelled to London. My normal basal dose is at 8 PM at home but currently 1 AM in the UK. The Apple Health app reminded me to take it at 8 PM London time instead of 1 AM. I really just want an app that reminds me at the same time my body is set at without making me think about it.
    • 3 hours, 1 minute ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      Echo Mick Martin. Gastroparesis? Try ondonestron (sp?) one of the 10 best medicines ever invented. Also, "a forever learning curve" and "If in doubt, pull it out."
    • 18 hours, 57 minutes ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      "It's a forever learning curve" - so very true
    • 19 hours, 4 minutes ago
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      For pump users: In the past 3 months, have you had issues with insulin delivery due to a bent cannula or occlusion?
      I hesitate to bring this up but I am quite sure this happens more than people realize. I use a tubed pump and small amounts of total daily insulin and have checked the tubing for YEARS for bubbles. YES, they are difficult to "notice" unless you have a good light behind the clear tubing because the insulin is also colorless. I detach and check the tubing in the morning and before bedtime if not before the evening meal...I'm talking about significant bubbles----8-10-or12 inches in length can appear and you would NOT notice them unless you were looking. I wonder how many people wonder why their blood sugar is occasionally high and it's being caused by a significant bubble...NO, not the champagne sized version that's often mentioned to "ignore." The pump company I deal with tried to get me to switch to injections instead but I am an EXPERT with the bubble situation. Also, comments over the years that I am probably not filling the reservoir correctly, etc....just plain silly. I am NOT new at this...LOL!!!
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day ago
      Ahh Life likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I began playing Pickleball last year in March. When the temperatures started to rise the extra effort my body was experiencing because of the heat got my body hormones out of balance and I began experiencing nausea, higher heart rates and feeling very uncomfortable. I soon realized that I cannot play when is too hot or I’ll end up with ketones. Any new activity when on. Insulin requires adjustments. It’s a forever learning curve. Adding to the heat, last year I was having some absorption problems by the overuse of my abdomen. I have now move the infusion sites to my upper front side and it’s working much better.
    • 1 day ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
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      Have you developed lipohypertrophy due to repeated injections/infusions of insulin? Lipohypertrophy is a term to describe hardened lumps of body fat just under the skin that resulted from repeated insulin injections/infusion sites. If so, share how you’ve handled lipohypertrophy in the comments!
      After 62 years I have skin issues everywhere. I am an avid at rotating every time I change my infusion set. When I was on multiple daily injections, up to 9 per day, I had massive skin hardening. Since on the pump it’s not nearly as bad that’s been 33 years. I take very little insulin my daily basal comes out to 9 units over 24 hours I eat two meals that I count carbs for and try to keep at a minimum of 30-40 per day. Everything is going well. Rotation is key
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      Have you developed lipohypertrophy due to repeated injections/infusions of insulin? Lipohypertrophy is a term to describe hardened lumps of body fat just under the skin that resulted from repeated insulin injections/infusion sites. If so, share how you’ve handled lipohypertrophy in the comments!
      I use a pump and have had issues with insulin absorbtion. It seems I have a lot of them on the side I primarily use for infusion sets. I recently switched to the other side of my abdomen and dropped more than one point on my a1c.
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      When I first started with my current Endo we would discuss the released and upcoming products and I would tell her about the 'off-market' applications and devices, we both learned from each other. But she was so good with helping me transition to the Dexcom and then the Tandem after Animas was pulled from the Market. She followed my Dex and even finer tuned my Basals and early this year I got an "unbeleivable" 5.4 A1c and we are both extremely happy!
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      Yes. But then I self-selected when choosing an endocrinology clinic that pursues cutting-edge advances 40 years ago. Cutting-edge is a phrase that is also often called bleeding-edge because it is often experimental, hit or miss on results, and very expensive. I am convinced the “bleeding” refers to $$$.
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      not anymore, and I am happy about it! Most of the time they were recommending things that had been recently pitched to them by a pharmaceutical salesperson or a durable medical supplier. The doctors would give patients the "free samples" and it was often not the best fit, then after the "free" supply ran out, the prices were exorbitant. Maybe it still happens, but I haven't seen it for a while.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      The need for better CGM accuracy is a big consideration for me. Also my control is pretty good right now (a1c in the low 6 range). Although I am tempted by the sleep and exercise modes which would be very helpful since I’m getting back in to exercise. So…I keep sitting on the fence…
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      I don’t want to change from the Omnipod Dash to Omnipod 5 because the minimum target blood glucose is level is higher than where I like to keep it. My A1C is currently 5.0.
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      For the last 5 years, the highest HbA1C I've had was 5.3. For the last 3 years the high, low, & average have been 5.2, 4.7, & 4.9. I'm not willing to go to an AID that sets a target of 6 to 7.
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      I do MDI. For the last 7 years my A1C has averaged around 4.8. I have no reason to believe that a closed loop automated system could do that well.
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      There are many reasons, as well as "something else." My arthritic fingers do not serve me well with a cell phone. I have trouble putting the needle covers back on to my insulin pen needles. If I had to take care of all the fine muscle issues associated with setting a pump up, I would probably require assistance. I am also not drawn to the issues I hear about tissue damage at the infusion sites, or knowing whether everything is seated properly and the insulin is actually flowing. Finally, I just have some kind of negative karma with electronics. I have worked as a lab biochemist. Somehow, I find the weaknesses of every machine in the lab. (the ideal industrial beta-tester) Having said that, what I hear about the numbers achieved with the tandem CIQ gives me pause to consider.
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      Like others, the "closed loop" runs me too high - even the target bg is too high for me. I use the TandemX2 with BIQ integrated wqith my Dexcom G6. I also appreciate - and use - the temp basal function often. I would lose that with CIQ. L:ike Nilla Eckstrom (I think?) I like to be between 80-90, with maybe up to 120 after I eat.
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    If you use an insulin pump, how often do you keep unexpired backup long-acting insulin at home?

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    41 Comments

    1. LizB

      I had refilled my Lantus prescription right before I was trained on my first pump 17 years ago. I didn’t have to open the vial because I still had some left in the previous one. I kept that unopened vial in my fridge for years. After I got my second pump I didn’t worry about having long acting on hand because I could go back on my older pump if needed. I have 2 old pumps that still work so I don’t feel the need to have long acting on hand. I have had to use an old pump twice.

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    2. Jim Andrews

      Since transitioning to pump therapy 15 years ago I have not kept long acting insulin on hand.

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    3. Lawrence S.

      I used to have a vial of backup Lantus in my refrigerator. I never used it and it expired years ago. I have not reordered because it is expensive. I guess I should reorder another. I do have old pumps. That might be another option (although, they have been inoperative for years).

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    4. Sherolyn Newell

      I haven’t had a prescription for long-acting insulin since I started using a pump. I never even thought about needing it until this question. My doctor never brought it up.

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      1. ELYSSE HELLER

        I too never thought about keeping some long acting insulin on hand. But, as I use the Omnipod, if there is ever a problem, which there rarely is, I just put a new pod on.

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    5. William Bennett

      The problem being “unexpired.” Otherwise I would have said “Always.” But I actually do have an old backup pump I could use too, so in the case of a breakdown (which I have had happen) I’d probably just use that.

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    6. Larry Martin

      30+ years since I had long acting insulin. The worst invention EVER. It is nothing like the body produces and foreign substances cause it’s delay in action.

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      1. Wanacure

        I thought the advantage of pumps is the steady use of GMO human (normal) insulin. Using long-acting in a pump is news to me.

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    7. Kathleen Juzenas

      My nurse practitioner provided me with some but I only used it once when my pump broke down.

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    8. Kathy Hanavan

      I have had a few pump failures over the years and since I had backup long acting available it was vital as one happened over a holiday weekend and I couldn’t get a new pump for several days.

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    9. Bob Durstenfeld

      I do not keep back-up long-acting insulin at home, I do keep an insulin pen of FIASP for when I go HIGH and need a quicker ride back to normal than the 6-8 hours from Novolog.

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    10. KCR

      This question reminded me to check the date on my backup insulins and request new ones as needed at my next appointment!

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    11. TomH

      As a relatively new pumper (Dec, 2021), I haven’t had to face this question as yet: all my long acting is good for another couple of months. I’ll have to have the conversation with my doc at the next appt, and see if he supports maintaining a long acting supply over time as a backup mechanism to pump failure or return to MDI w/ both long- and short-acting insulins. In the meantime, I’ve got four flexpens of long-acting in the fridge….

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    12. ELYSSE HELLER

      I only use rapid acting insulin for my pump, and always have unexpired vials of Novolog in my fridge.

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      1. TEH

        Me too.

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    13. Germaine Sarda

      I keep a bottle of Lantus in the fridge because I use it rather than my pump for the days I kayak or go ocean swimming. I also like having it in case my pump malfunctions. The current one I have has had no issues but a couple of ones I’ve used in the past just suddenly died on me.

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    14. Richard Wiener

      I don’t have long acting insulin

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    15. Pauline M Reynolds

      My doctor prescribed Lantus at my pharmacy, and I can get it as soon as possible if the occasion arises.

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    16. Melinda Lipe

      Oops, I had a pen for an overseas trip, and it’s still in my fridge at home, but probably has expired. Last trip I took, in country, I left all my insulin at home, went to Walmart for their R insulin.

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    17. George Lovelace

      Started Pumping with Disetronic so I have Always had a backup Pump. never used long-term insulin since 1998

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    18. Marcia Pulleyblank

      I had a problem and ran out of infusion sets. My pharmacy had changed its hours and was no longer open on weekends. For 4 days, I was injecting Novo-rapid at intervals, trying to keep my BG in range. It was not fun.

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    19. Ahh Life

      Tresiba in refrigerator is dated August, 2021. In 26 years of pump usage, I have only had the pump paraphernalia fail so prominently that a back-up, Tresiba, had to be used.

      Likes? The new pens have needle sizes are far superior to the old ones that had all the capability of being used by veterinarians on horses.

      Dislikes? Pow. Boy, do these newer insulins pack a wallop. And they take 36 hours to do it. Beware. ( ´~`ヾ)

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    20. Janis Senungetuk

      My endo prescribed Tresiba (pen) as a backup in case of pump failure. After that first prescription expired I didn’t refill because of the cost. I have my previous Animas Vibe pump with infusion sets I could use if needed.

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    21. Marty

      I haven’t in the past but due to an unreliable insulin supplier and a pump that just went out of warranty, my CDE and I decided it was a good idea to keep some Lantus pens on hand.

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    22. Sasha Wooldridge

      I said rarely because if my dr doesn’t bring it up or insist, I don’t bother with it. I’ve had times where it’s been a hassle to get insurance to cover it and it seems wasteful, too.

      I’ve only had to use long-acting once because of a problem with my pump in about 15 years and I didn’t have any on hand at that time. It was relatively simple to get it called in before anything bad happened, although I recognize I’m lucky it happened during the day.

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    23. Amanda Barras

      My long acting always expires before I can use it and then I throw it away 2 years past expiration when I assum it has to be completely useless by then. Usually just take regular injections of short acting every 2 hours while I await a replacement pump.

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      1. Amanda Barras

        Also, in an extended emergency I would just go to Walmart and buy NPH to get me by. I hate the reactions I have to Lantus anyway.

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    24. kristina blake

      I think it is probably a good idea to have lantus/levemir on hand. But my HMO plan won’t cover it – saying I don’t need it. If I did have a disaster (say, on a holiday weekend) I would probably go to WalMart for NPH – much as I hate that place.

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      1. pru barry

        Having a backup seems like a no-brainer, but it’s also hard to justify because of the price. I used to think that the long acting insulin my dog used served its purpose as a back up for me, but his insulin is now one for veterinary use, and I’m not quite ready to use that for peace of mind :*}

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    25. Brian Johnson

      I don’t keep long-acting insulin on hand. I have backup pumps, so would just switch if a problem arose.

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    26. Carol Meares

      I have had expired long acting insulin that I got as a sample from my Endo over 3 years ago. My insurance company won’t let me have long acting because I am on a pump. I had to use it when my pump malfunctioned. I am now without backup. I am hoping to get a new sample on my next visit or perhaps have the doc write it up differently. I’m not sure what the problem is.

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    27. Patpie58

      My husband uses long acting insulin, so there is always a supply in the house.

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    28. PamK

      I know I probably should, but with insulins being so expensive I just get a script when necessary. This way, I have only had to purchase long-acting insulin three times since starting on a pump. I might have to go one night taking multiple injections of short-acting insulin, but to me the savings are worth it.

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      1. John Cleland

        I’m of the same mindset, and $$ always has a say in decisions made. Additionally, getting a health carrier to okay an rx that isn’t in line with your current treatment plan can be a tough get. Would love to have an extra insulin pump in case of emergency, but once again you run up against the insurance company wall–not to mention $$ I’d have to come up with to obtain the back-up pump. Additionally, any additional devices require mind numbing paperwork thrust on your tx dr (chart notes, Letter of Medical Necessity)…but hey this is the U.S. and we have the best of the best in healthcare amongst third world nations. No need for a logical system because there are too many in line to make a profit on a group of people–who have little to no recourse, but to pony up for necessary equipment and supplies. To paraphrase Chris Rock: “..there’s no money in a cure.”

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    29. Mig Vascos

      My Endo and NP always make sure that I have Lantus pens in case of a pump failure. So far in 10 years of pump usage that has never happened. Six months before they expire, I star passing them on to people I know use long lasting insulin in a daily basis so that they don’t go to waste.
      My prescription insurance covers them for a small copayment but the total amount goes to my Medicare part D allowance. They are not covered as my humolog under part B

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    30. KarenM6

      I’ve had multiple pump failures… around 5 times. They _always_ (and I do mean always) happen late at night/early morning hours (2am is the usual) and at least once on a holiday weekend so that mailing of the replacement couldn’t happen for 2 days.
      Given that history, you’d _think_ I’d be smart and have backup long-acting insulin in my fridge… but, nope. I am not that smart. ;p
      I used to have cats who used long-acting insulin for humans which came in handy once.
      I hate wasting such an important medicine and most of the long-acting insulin I would house would expire before needing it. So, I don’t do it.

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    31. Ceolmhor

      Oh, wow. I answered wrong. I read the question as “expired backup long-lasting insulin”. I said never, but now that I’ve read it correctly, I should have said “always”. Sorry.

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    32. Randell Cole

      Never

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    33. Robert Oliphant

      I just got a pen of Lantus for the first time.

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    34. Marcie Dutton

      I’m allergic to Lantus so if my pump is down, I’m on Novelty shots every 2-3 hours to manage bgs.

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    35. kj.mercer

      I believe my current backup may have just expired. I will ask for a new Rx at my next appointment, but if I needed to use what I had..,.I wouldn’t think twice about using a somewhat recently expired pen

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