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      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.
    • 3 hours, 30 minutes 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.
    • 3 hours, 41 minutes 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.
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      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.
    • 3 hours, 49 minutes 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
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      Gary R. likes your comment at
      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      Novo has an uninsured discount for their unbranded “insulin degludec.” I pay $35 for 3 boxes of pens (90day supply). That breaks down to less than $12 per month.
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      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.
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      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.
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      KSannie likes your comment at
      How many unopened, unexpired insulin pens or vials do you have?
      Novo has an uninsured discount for their unbranded “insulin degludec.” I pay $35 for 3 boxes of pens (90day supply). That breaks down to less than $12 per month.
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      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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      Has someone ever told you that you can’t eat something because you live with diabetes?
      Yes. It’s f*ing annoying.
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      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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      Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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      Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
      I seldom have any questions other than RX refill request which I submit through the patient portal. If I do have treatment questions, I typically do my own research, and if not satisfied with what I find out, I submit a question in the portal.
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      Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
      When I come up with a question between visits, I usually just do some research.
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      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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      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
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      Do you store your unopened insulin in the refrigerator?
      No, I keep it in the oven! ;) Same answer as the last time they asked this ridiculous question!
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      Do you store your unopened insulin in the refrigerator?
      Unopened yes, and now even opened just in case. I am getting a new health [lan (thank goodness a much better one - with better doctors and hospitals in network!) so it's worth it. But I can't get any appt - even for a PCP until September. I've been occasionally buying out of pocket insulin, pump and CGM supplies (in my mind, hoarding is a character asset for T1D people). I need to have my enough stuff to see me through, Of course, I am hoping there''s an appt cancellation.
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      Do you store your unopened insulin in the refrigerator?
      Unopened yes, and now even opened just in case. I am getting a new health [lan (thank goodness a much better one - with better doctors and hospitals in network!) so it's worth it. But I can't get any appt - even for a PCP until September. I've been occasionally buying out of pocket insulin, pump and CGM supplies (in my mind, hoarding is a character asset for T1D people). I need to have my enough stuff to see me through, Of course, I am hoping there''s an appt cancellation.
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    What type of health insurance do you have?

    Home > LC Polls > What type of health insurance do you have?
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    Recent advancements in insulin pens have led to the availability of “smart” insulin pens, pen caps, and other attachments with higher tech features compared to standard insulin pens. Do you currently use any of the following smart insulin pens/caps, or smart attachments?

    Sarah Howard

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    39 Comments

    1. Kim Davis

      Medicare A, B, AARP UHC & pharmacy supplement

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Karen Taylor

        Kim, same here.

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Jen Farley

      BCBS shipped by Caremark. Not my favorite

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Ahh Life

      With insurance, there are hopes and there are hypes.

      I fear that in the American system of insurance, the cemetery is filled with those unable to figure out which one of the one hundred keys works to unlock the door of good health.

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      1. pru barry

        Thank you for the “Keep smiling” comments!

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        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Liz Avery

      Medicare A,B, N, D. N is through Mutual of Omaha, D is a WellCare plan.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Beckett Nelson

      I have OHIP (government funded insurance for doctors appointments and such) and private insurance through work to cover medications, etc

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Janice Bohn

      I have a Medicare advantage plan through United Healthcare

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Milly Bassett

      Blue Cross/Blue shield government employee and also Tricare (military dependent)

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Lawrence S.

      I have Medicare as my primary health insurance, plus private insurance purchased through my former employer: Empire UHC and BCBS. Part D prescription through my former employer’s plan.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Sondra Mangan

      Most folks on Medicare have additional insurance—the 20% not covered adds up. I’m thankful every day that my husband’s military service qualify us for Tricare for Life as our Medicare supplement.

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Mick Martin

      I live in the UK (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) where our NHS (National Health Service) is the only insurance that I have. (Our NHS is funded via direct taxation of all working people who earn over a proscribed amount of money.)

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Lawrence S.

        A much or sensible system than in the USA.

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Bob Bowen

      Also have Tricare and Humana Medicare supplement.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. GLORIA MILLER

      This question should have more than one choice since some have two insurance. I have Medicare and also Federal BCBS due to my husband being retired from the federal government. My prescription coverage is through the Federal BCBS.

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Kris Sykes-David

        I agree, I am in the same boat!

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Kris Sykes-David

      Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Federal from my retired government worker hubby and now Medicare as of February first. It sure is frustrating that it’s so difficult to figure out which plan to cover T1D expenses. Why is it so hard? I wish there was someone to help navigate!

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    14. Mary Dexter

      United Healthcare Medicare Advantage and Navitus (meds) through ETF for state employees.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Kristine Warmecke

      I have AARP United Healthcare Advantage plan and Medicaid

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. Natalie Daley

      Medicare and private health insurance

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. Carol Meares

      I have Medicare part A only, and private insurance pays for all the rest. I couldn’t check 2 boxes.

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Amanda Barras

        Same. I have 2 one private employer and one government plan I’m entitled too, but couldn’t pick both.

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        3 years ago Log in to Reply
      2. Molly Jones

        Same

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. Amanda Barras

      I have 2, only let me pick one. Oh, well.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Steve Rumble

      Federal Employees Health Benefits carried into retirement along with Medicare

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. Marty

      I have original Medicare, a Blue Shield supplement that covers deductibles and copays, and an Aetna prescription drug plan. It’s expensive but it costs slightly less than the Cobra coverage I had through my employer after I retired but was too young for Medicare.

      1
      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. Bruce Schnitzler

      Medicare plus a supplement.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    22. TomH

      This survey needs to allow for multiple types. Example: I have Medicare as primary, with Tricare for Life (TFL) secondary; TFL pays what Medicare does not for most Part A and B, plus picks up pharmacy/ and some DME.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    23. Pauline M Reynolds

      HMO for Medicare. (Kaiser)

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    24. Becky Hertz

      I have a Medicare Advantage plan through Kaiser.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    25. Yaffa Steubinger

      Medicare Advantage with United Healthcare…the plan that comes with my retirement

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    26. Eve Rabbiner

      United HealthCare medicare advantage

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    27. Steven Gill

      Just retired, while used to have BC/BS, in order to qualify to utilize the VA medical system my income for the “previous year” is required to be under a specific threshold. So retired, paying out of pocket for doctor visits and prescriptions. Next year I’ll reapply for the VA care.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    28. Patricia Kilwein

      Medicare A & B. Humanna G (gap ins) pays for pump and supplies plus insulin.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    29. Carolann Hunt

      In PA Medicaid supplements private insurance for all Type 1’s

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    30. vbaum1956

      One of the benefits received from working at the Farm Service Agency is what I have. The government pays part of it and I pay the rest.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    31. Rex Franklin

      I have medical insurance though my employer.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    32. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      Suprise, but I have Medicare and Blue Cross, Blue Shield Federal Employee Program as a Secondary Insurance.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    33. Kelly Wilhelm

      I’m currently purchasing via COBRA bc my ex’s insurance was so good. I will do for 3 years then must go to marketplace.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply

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