# Medicines **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-medicine-drugs/14.md?page=7 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Powder Left?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/powder-left/3469)
**Author:** [@Lilli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Lilli)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/powder-left/3469 "2018-02-15T21:21:25Z")
I just inhaled a 4 unit (with my pizza and Arnold Palmer) and afterwards opened it and saw powder still in it. Did I not inhale hard enough or is that normal? I have 147 on Dex with an up arrow so either my timing was of… --- ## [FEV1 test for Affrezza: best method, interpretation?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fev1-test-for-affrezza-best-method-interpretation/3412)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fev1-test-for-affrezza-best-method-interpretation/3412 "2018-02-05T16:31:56Z")
I already posted here that I have received our self-test spirometry meter to perform regular FEV1 tests for Afrezza. A few questions for those who have been through the procedure in a lab setting: what are the instruc… --- ## [Using more lately?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-more-lately/3432)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/using-more-lately/3432 "2018-02-05T04:43:56Z")
Maybe it’s just because I now have the Libre, so I’m seeing BG movement sooner and am more confident giving multiple corrections, but it also does seem like I’m having to use a lot of Afrezza to keep BG relatively in che… --- ## [My spirometry self-test meter for Afrezza arrived](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-spirometry-self-test-meter-for-afrezza-arrived/3411)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-spirometry-self-test-meter-for-afrezza-arrived/3411 "2018-02-04T01:50:24Z")
Here it is: \[Asma1SpirometryTester\_2018-01-31\] It is very easy to use, and measures the PEF and the FEV1: you blow in the tube as hard as you can (the first second is what counts), keep on blowing for 3 seconds, and th… --- ## [Bummed Out](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bummed-out/2405)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 7:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bummed-out/2405 "2018-02-03T07:35:58Z")
Just got the results of my PFT back from my doc. The results were consistent with mild to moderate asthma responsive to inhaled albuterol. Meaning that Afrezza for me is contraindicated. Maybe I need to talk to @Eric a… --- ## [Do multiple doses of Sudafed affect blood sugar?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-multiple-doses-of-sudafed-affect-blood-sugar/3352)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-multiple-doses-of-sudafed-affect-blood-sugar/3352 "2018-01-27T16:52:32Z")
I posted about my high BG event last night (and now another this morning). I’ve eaten the meal I had last night and didn’t have the same experience - though I know things constantly change with diabetes, this was a prett… --- ## [Tresiba: how do I calculate my daily dose?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-how-do-i-calculate-my-daily-dose/398)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tresiba-how-do-i-calculate-my-daily-dose/398 "2018-01-20T20:44:03Z")
I take X units of basal insulin daily. Tresiba lasts longer than 1 day. Should I take less each day or take it every other day? NO! You should do neither! Tresiba is a once-daily basal insulin that can be taken at an… --- ## [Study: inconsistent insulin concentration/ potency](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-inconsistent-insulin-concentration-potency/3287)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/study-inconsistent-insulin-concentration-potency/3287 "2018-01-20T04:28:26Z")
This short medscape article reveals some alarmingly inconsistent potency of insulins randomly purchased and tested at USA pharmacies… Definitely worth reading and considering. The study was done on R and NPH insulins, … --- ## [Is there any side effect of Glucophage 500 mg?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-any-side-effect-of-glucophage-500-mg/3071)
**Author:** [@venus6884](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/venus6884)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-there-any-side-effect-of-glucophage-500-mg/3071 "2018-01-11T03:52:13Z")
I have purchased my diabetes medicine from an online pharmacy, its working fine… my diabetes is in control now. I just want to know is there any side effect of taking Glucophage 500 mg regularly ? --- ## [Afrezza: ever had a low after treatment?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-ever-had-a-low-after-treatment/618)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-ever-had-a-low-after-treatment/618 "2018-01-08T03:18:06Z")
I was fascinated by the other threads’ discussion on being able to take 4Us of Afrrezza to deal with low numbers of carbs (or, I imagine, small corrections). Have you ever had a low because of Afrezza treatment? --- ## [An experiment to measure freezing temperature of insulins?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-to-measure-freezing-temperature-of-insulins/3123)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-to-measure-freezing-temperature-of-insulins/3123 "2018-01-06T19:28:10Z")
@TiaG’s thread on freezing insulin (Insulin below freezing -- should we risk it?) makes me wonder if it would be possible to set up an experiment to figure out the freezing point for different insulins. Does anyone have… --- ## [Basal insulin delivery: pump, Tresiba, Lantus?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-insulin-delivery-pump-tresiba-lantus/2900)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/basal-insulin-delivery-pump-tresiba-lantus/2900 "2017-12-18T19:04:26Z")
I’m going to be asking my endo for a prescription for the 630G, just so I have something “on file” with my insurance company should I suddenly decide to get a pump now (changing jobs, etc.). However, my understanding of… --- ## [Admelog?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog/2862)
**Author:** [@kenrick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenrick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/admelog/2862 "2017-12-18T02:18:05Z")
Anyone have info on Sanofi’s Admelog, recently approved by the FDA, and how it compares to Humalog and Novolog, or Fiasp for that matter? It sounds like it is basically the same as Humalog from what I can find… at a mi… --- ## [Comparing long-acting insulins](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/comparing-long-acting-insulins/2821)
**Author:** [@Scotteric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scotteric)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/comparing-long-acting-insulins/2821 "2017-12-14T16:06:25Z")
Sam, I’ve read a lot of your posts about Tresiba being incredible. I got fed up with infusion site problems after pumping for 11 years and decided to give Tresiba a try when it first came to Canada. My first 2 weeks were… --- ## [Afrezza spirometry testing regimen for teens?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-spirometry-testing-regimen-for-teens/2787)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-spirometry-testing-regimen-for-teens/2787 "2017-12-13T00:41:27Z")
I have been discussing with my endo clinic my son going on Afrezza to blunt hormone peaks (so as to limit the deep lows we get after stacking, and also, of course, limit the peaks too). It is a pediatrics diabetes clini… --- ## [Pump insulin: vials or pen cartridges?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-insulin-vials-or-pen-cartridges/2791)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pump-insulin-vials-or-pen-cartridges/2791 "2017-12-07T19:35:57Z")
--- ## [FDA Guidance - Generic Versions of combo Drug AND Device](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-guidance-generic-versions-of-combo-drug-and-device/2727)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-guidance-generic-versions-of-combo-drug-and-device/2727 "2017-11-28T20:11:02Z")
“Scott Gottlieb, the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, this morning announced plans to speed generic versions of treatments that combine a drug and a device” “While EpiPen isn’t mentioned, the guidance c… --- ## [Insulin Copay Card & Other Discount Info](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-copay-card-other-discount-info/2722)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-copay-card-other-discount-info/2722 "2017-11-28T13:31:35Z")
I happened into the endo office to ask for a new RX, and the lady who was filling in was amazing. She told me (seriously, first time in 11 years anyone mentioned this) that most medications offer a discount prescription … --- ## [Crossing time zones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crossing-time-zones/2611)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crossing-time-zones/2611 "2017-11-11T00:47:09Z")
What is the protocol? I am curious. --- ## [Free Trial of Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-trial-of-afrezza/2594)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mikep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-trial-of-afrezza/2594 "2017-11-09T20:23:44Z")
Just received an email from One Drop (the meter company) offering a trial of Afrezza. Here is the body of the email: Hi Michael, Want to try inhalable insulin? Know others who do? We’re looking for people with type 2… --- ## [Afreeza and lung issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afreeza-and-lung-issues/2571)
**Author:** [@Gary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gary)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afreeza-and-lung-issues/2571 "2017-11-06T09:02:15Z")
I have a an endo visit coming up and I’m thinking about bringing up Afreeza. I have concerns about my ability to actually use it. I have breathing issues, although I have not been labeled as having asthma I have been de… --- ## [Formulary change: your thoughts on bolus and basal insulins?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/formulary-change-your-thoughts-on-bolus-and-basal-insulins/2534)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/formulary-change-your-thoughts-on-bolus-and-basal-insulins/2534 "2017-11-05T00:31:01Z")
--- ## [Stockpiling insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stockpiling-insulin/2558)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stockpiling-insulin/2558 "2017-11-03T22:14:05Z")
--- ## [How do you handle those unknowns eating out?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-handle-those-unknowns-eating-out/2531)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-handle-those-unknowns-eating-out/2531 "2017-11-02T03:33:39Z")
So I’ll be eating at a friends house tonight and really want to not be stressed over my BG (so far I haven’t been doing too well on not stressing when out). We’re eating gumbo (which means rice, too), and a spice cake fo… --- ## [Amazon - Pharmacy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/amazon-pharmacy/2499)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/amazon-pharmacy/2499 "2017-10-30T17:13:01Z")
Oct 27, 2017 According to a review of records by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Amazon has received approval for wholesale pharmacy licenses in at least 12 states, including Nevada, Arizona, North Dakota, Louisiana, Alab… --- ## [Aarrgghh!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aarrgghh/2408)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aarrgghh/2408 "2017-10-20T23:53:13Z")
I dropped a cartridge of Novolog on the kitchen floor this morning while changing my pen and it shattered!!11!!11!!11. What bothered me is that at today’s prices that’s almost $100 worth of insulin! I wish I wasn’t so … --- ## [Afrezza: what dose inhaled if you cough some up?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-what-dose-inhaled-if-you-cough-some-up/2322)
**Author:** [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/afrezza-what-dose-inhaled-if-you-cough-some-up/2322 "2017-10-12T21:07:42Z")
Hello Afrezza users! EH has been using Afrezza as a supplement to his current Humalog and Triseba insulin regimen for almost a month now. He’s been on the road for that entire time, so BG has been a bit wacky and we are… --- ## [A new personal record](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-personal-record/2245)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-new-personal-record/2245 "2017-10-04T01:40:29Z")
Hit 228 after breakfast this morning (I guess I just forgot I was diabetic and tried oatmeal again). That’s the highest recorded BG I’ve had so far. Enter Afrezza… \[B994464D-C90D-49A3-8426-BFAB1D76D6F1\] Back down to 11… --- ## [Mannkind starts Afrezza pediatric trial](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mannkind-starts-afrezza-pediatric-trial/2237)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mannkind-starts-afrezza-pediatric-trial/2237 "2017-10-02T15:57:57Z")
Related news, the MannKind CEO also announced that the Afrezza Pediatric clinical trial has officially started with the first pediatric dose of Afrezza being given within this scope on this past Friday (Sept 29, 2017). … --- ## [FDA approves New Afrezza label](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-new-afrezza-label/2235)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fda-approves-new-afrezza-label/2235 "2017-10-02T14:18:19Z")
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