# Medicines **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/14.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [My try of Fiasp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-try-of-fiasp/1374)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-try-of-fiasp/1374 "2020-03-12T22:30:06Z")
Fiasp is Novo Nordisk’s newest rapid insulin. It has two additives which are supposed to speed up its abortion - nicotinamide and arginine. I got some Fiasp a few weeks ago and wanted to give my impressions on it so f… --- ## [New glucagon in solution going through trials](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-glucagon-in-solution-going-through-trials/5606)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-glucagon-in-solution-going-through-trials/5606 "2020-02-25T02:23:57Z")
This glucagon is stable in solution (so can be used in a dual-solution insulin/glucagon pump). Published in July 2018: I think this was a Phase I trial. Here is the company: https://www.adocia.com/products/biochaper… --- ## [Primary vs secondary formulary differences](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/primary-vs-secondary-formulary-differences/9269)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/primary-vs-secondary-formulary-differences/9269 "2020-02-07T05:54:56Z")
Does anyone know how this works: I have a primary rx coverage through my work. My wife’s work also has a prescription coverage through her work— which apparently by default makes it my secondary. They have different f… --- ## [Past the expiration date](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/past-the-expiration-date/9207)
**Author:** [@Vwahlberg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Vwahlberg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/past-the-expiration-date/9207 "2020-01-29T05:26:15Z")
Hello everyone I have been a type 1 diabetic for 49 years old school of course no pump just pens an injections. Just wanted to tell all you guys about a little Discovery I made I was very amazed and I thought I should pa… --- ## [Baqsimi Canada (glucagon spray)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/baqsimi-canada-glucagon-spray/8924)
**Author:** [@Kels\_eh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kels_eh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/baqsimi-canada-glucagon-spray/8924 "2020-01-13T23:35:25Z")
For my fellow Canadians. Great news Baqsimi is now in Canada. It is a nasal glucagon spray! I have not had to use glucosamine injections on my son but I could only image how stressful the situation would be nevermind a… --- ## [The Great Frozen Insulin Experiment....part 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-great-frozen-insulin-experiment-part-2/1146)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-great-frozen-insulin-experiment-part-2/1146 "2019-12-30T00:41:03Z")
Well, in the great peanut butter cup experiment it appeared that the frozen insulin still worked, although its action curve was slowed. So it was suggested that we try again without administering food, to see what actio… --- ## [Skin Reaction to Injections (MDI)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/skin-reaction-to-injections-mdi/7426)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/skin-reaction-to-injections-mdi/7426 "2019-11-25T23:36:47Z")
A week or so ago, I had an itchy red circle around one of my (Novolog) injection sites from that day. There was a (tiny) little hard knot underneath, too. I had run out of alcohol prep pads, which I usually use to wipe m… --- ## [Got my Baqsimi free](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-my-baqsimi-free/8705)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-my-baqsimi-free/8705 "2019-11-18T21:36:14Z")
BCBS Federal Employee Program refused to cover Baqsimi in November 2019, saying it’s too new for them to have processed an approval. (It’s the powdered form of glucagon that you snort.) Called Lilly Diabetes Solution Ce… --- ## [Generic Humalog in Canada?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/generic-humalog-in-canada/8498)
**Author:** [@Dc53705](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dc53705)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/generic-humalog-in-canada/8498 "2019-11-06T02:58:58Z")
Does anyone know if you can purchase generic Humalog in Canada? If so, is it significantly cheaper than brand name Humalog? If not, any plans for Canada to approve it soon? --- ## [Untethered regimen (pump and Lantus) experiment](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/untethered-regimen-pump-and-lantus-experiment/4076)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/untethered-regimen-pump-and-lantus-experiment/4076 "2019-11-04T02:22:32Z")
I have a bunch of old Lantus, Apidra, and Tresiba sitting in my fridge that I would like to use up. (Levemir would be my preferred insulin if I were doing MDI.) A year or two ago I tried the “untethered” regimen of taki… --- ## [Steroid inhalers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/steroid-inhalers/8469)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/steroid-inhalers/8469 "2019-10-11T04:50:55Z")
Anyone use a steroid inhaler and have a sense of whether it has an effect on blood sugars? I finally saw an allergist specializing in mast cell activation syndrome, who thinks I may have a combination of specific allerg… --- ## [What do you do with unopened meds](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-unopened-meds/8352)
**Author:** [@ValidLADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ValidLADA)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-do-you-do-with-unopened-meds/8352 "2019-09-27T23:39:12Z")
I apologise if this is covered already. I wonder what you all do with unopened meds that you’re not using? My Endocrinologist had me on Victoza, then stopped it. I have 2 full, unused pens of it. I am now taking Tresiba … --- ## [Buying insulin while in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-while-in-canada/2952)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-while-in-canada/2952 "2019-09-24T00:42:58Z")
We have been in Canada for not quite a week, in Quebec province first in Montreal then in Quebec City. We have purchased insulin in 4 different pharmacies in two different cities. Much of what I thought I knew is not qui… --- ## [Has anyone tried Baqsimi?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-tried-baqsimi/8337)
**Author:** [@rhetman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/rhetman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-anyone-tried-baqsimi/8337 "2019-09-19T02:05:11Z")
Hello. So my first question is has anyone tried Baqsimi nasal glucagon spray or had it given to them and if so, how did it go? My second question is whether it would be safe to try on myself so that I can be sure it wor… --- ## [Custom Afrezza Doses - Making 2U Cartridges](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/custom-afrezza-doses-making-2u-cartridges/1230)
**Author:** [@mentat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mentat)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/custom-afrezza-doses-making-2u-cartridges/1230 "2019-08-23T22:31:55Z")
Here it is, folks! http://youtu.be/Kwts\_aHz4EQ --- ## [Question regarding strange campaign-like posts against Afreeza on Social Media](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-regarding-strange-campaign-like-posts-against-afreeza-on-social-media/8157)
**Author:** [@Jattzl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jattzl)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/question-regarding-strange-campaign-like-posts-against-afreeza-on-social-media/8157 "2019-08-23T04:54:22Z")
I’m hoping for some clarity regarding what seems like an underlying campaign against Afreeza on social media sites like FB, YouTube and other forums. I am baffled and annoyed by it. I could be imagining it or maybe I a… --- ## [Nausea associated with insulin?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nausea-associated-with-insulin/7256)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nausea-associated-with-insulin/7256 "2019-08-17T21:28:07Z")
Has anyone experienced nausea associated with insulin? I’ve been feeling a little crazy because I’ll randomly feel nauseous for about 10-15 minutes I’d say every other day (not including days around drinking). I would s… --- ## [U200 Insulin in Pumps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/u200-insulin-in-pumps/4518)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/u200-insulin-in-pumps/4518 "2019-08-15T00:55:01Z")
So in another thread @Eric said This got me thinking. Gary Scheiner did a trial a couple of years back - and said that it was good - but no real comment about the benefits. My question is… Apart from Humalog are th… --- ## [Cost of Insulin - A little Positive Movement](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-insulin-a-little-positive-movement/8051)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cost-of-insulin-a-little-positive-movement/8051 "2019-08-14T14:15:01Z")
Essentially, in Minnesota some insurance is capping the cost of an insulin prescription to $25 a month for all patients. --- ## [Basqsimi (new nasal glucagon)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basqsimi-new-nasal-glucagon/8030)
**Author:** [@SFBob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SFBob)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basqsimi-new-nasal-glucagon/8030 "2019-08-12T06:00:10Z")
What do you guys think, time to replace all our old glucagon emergency kits and load up on these? I said in another post about not wanting to take glucagon for just a normal low i guess i didn’t understand they were hit… --- ## [Xeris Announces Positive Outcomes from a Global Phase 3 Clinical Trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xeris-announces-positive-outcomes-from-a-global-phase-3-clinical-trial/7737)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xeris-announces-positive-outcomes-from-a-global-phase-3-clinical-trial/7737 "2019-06-23T21:12:49Z")
Press release from Xeris: https://www.xerispharma.com/news/press-release/xeris-announces-additional-positive-outcomes Apparently one of the goals of the study was providing additional for European marketing authoriz… --- ## [Got my Thyroid results](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-my-thyroid-results/7686)
**Author:** [@Israel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Israel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/got-my-thyroid-results/7686 "2019-06-14T00:18:59Z")
Hello all… I decided to get a lab test done on my thyroid levels before going to my next appointment with the doctor. He didnt prescribed it but I kinda had the feeling I should… So I just got the results and it seems… --- ## [This Colorado Bill Would Cap Insulin Copay's to $100 a month](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-colorado-bill-would-cap-insulin-copays-to-100-a-month/7548)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/this-colorado-bill-would-cap-insulin-copays-to-100-a-month/7548 "2019-05-28T12:12:51Z")
Would be nice if this passes, as well as starting a wave of bills in other states. https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb19-1216 --- ## [Trying out Metformin... Wow!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-out-metformin-wow/6243)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-out-metformin-wow/6243 "2019-05-17T20:32:21Z")
I’ve had a pretty active past couple of weeks (mostly the 1st week), so I can’t give Metformin all the credit!! Still, I’ve never had such a low average and low standard deviation over a two week period… ever. I sta… --- ## [Prescription app?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prescription-app/4592)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prescription-app/4592 "2019-04-27T00:05:30Z")
I don’t think I have ever seen this topic posted. For prescriptions, I have…well…a few. Test strips, several different types of insulin, dexcom sensors, dexcom transmitters, pods, syringes, etc., etc. They are all on 3… --- ## [Our recent run for the border (the Northern one)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-recent-run-for-the-border-the-northern-one/6385)
**Author:** [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-recent-run-for-the-border-the-northern-one/6385 "2019-04-24T20:26:36Z")
So, a while back, I tried canvassing here to see what various people’s experiences had been with purchasing insulin in person in Canada. Turns out, the purchase experience was really similar to the phone experience. T… --- ## [Purchasing insulin in South Africa: cheap, no prescription](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/purchasing-insulin-in-south-africa-cheap-no-prescription/7240)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/purchasing-insulin-in-south-africa-cheap-no-prescription/7240 "2019-04-16T20:42:23Z")
Our trip to the South African veldt started poorly since we left our insulin at home when leaving for the airport. A year ago, it would have stressed us out, but, by now, we have purchased insulin for cheap and without p… --- ## [Buying insulin in Canada: Costco is cheapest source](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-in-canada-costco-is-cheapest-source/6809)
**Author:** [@Scotteric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scotteric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/buying-insulin-in-canada-costco-is-cheapest-source/6809 "2019-04-09T01:48:13Z")
--- ## [US: these two sisters ration insulin because of cost](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-these-two-sisters-ration-insulin-because-of-cost/6758)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/us-these-two-sisters-ration-insulin-because-of-cost/6758 "2019-03-15T21:09:59Z")
Worth reading: living with high BG, running into DKA… This should not be possible in our country. The New Yorker: Living with Type 1 Diabetes When You Can’t Afford Insulin. --- ## [Switching from Tresiba to Levemir](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-tresiba-to-levemir/6918)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/switching-from-tresiba-to-levemir/6918 "2019-03-08T15:32:08Z")
Thanks to my insurance, I’m switching from (my beloved) Tresiba to Levemir. I used Levemir while pregnant with my son - it was the first basal I used - but I’m not sure how it compares to Tresiba as far as dosage goes? O… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/14.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/14.md?page=5)