# \#insulin **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/insulin/31.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [New insurance is sending me back to MDI after 5yrs on Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insurance-is-sending-me-back-to-mdi-after-5yrs-on-omnipod/16011)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insurance-is-sending-me-back-to-mdi-after-5yrs-on-omnipod/16011 "2026-09-15T09:51:33Z")
I haven’t been on this site since my diagnosis at least 5-6 years ago, it’s nice to see some of the faces I used to communicate with are still on here and the forum is still up and running! I learned so many things here. … --- ## [Diagnosed at 19 at 470 mg/dL: twelve years of T1D from Georgia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-at-19-at-470-mg-dl-twelve-years-of-t1d-from-georgia/16288)
**Author:** [@Irakli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irakli)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-at-19-at-470-mg-dl-twelve-years-of-t1d-from-georgia/16288 "2026-09-10T08:42:27Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Irakli. I’m 31, from Georgia (the country, not the US state), and I read my numbers in mg/dL, so apologies in advance to the mmol/L crowd. Some background before the diabetes part. I’ve been in technolo… --- ## [3D-printed snap on/off syringe label](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488 "2026-08-19T14:25:32Z")
I finally got around to a little project I’ve been meaning to do for a while- 3D printing snap-on labels for the insulin syringes I use to empty the ~16 units left in the pens when they stop working. No more forgetting w… --- ## [What a stressful week, and keep a well stocked go bag- you never now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-stressful-week-and-keep-a-well-stocked-go-bag-you-never-now/16255)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-stressful-week-and-keep-a-well-stocked-go-bag-you-never-now/16255 "2026-07-31T13:58:13Z")
A week ago Wednesday I did something stupid that caused a kidney infection. No overt symptoms until Sunday afternoon- fever and chills. I did my Saturday 30 miles, and my blood glucose was staying high, not normal Satur… --- ## [Anyone know where to get a reusable Humalog pen? Luxura or Savvio, I don't care](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-know-where-to-get-a-reusable-humalog-pen-luxura-or-savvio-i-dont-care/11119)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-know-where-to-get-a-reusable-humalog-pen-luxura-or-savvio-i-dont-care/11119 "2026-07-16T16:24:39Z")
I’m trying to switch from Novolog to Humalog. I like having a reusable pen for my fast-acting insulin because it is more different that another disposable pen and I’m less likely to mix them up. Also the less plastic was… --- ## [Libre 3+ and interpreting info](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-3-and-interpreting-info/16114)
**Author:** [@Freckles](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Freckles)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-3-and-interpreting-info/16114 "2026-07-13T15:47:55Z")
When at my endo’s office last time I thought why did I bother coming. It appeared as the only thing he really looked at was time in target on the libre 3+ (which is off by 18 - 72 units). Now I do understand that time … --- ## [Effect of preservatives on insulin effectivity and site issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-preservatives-on-insulin-effectivity-and-site-issues/16019)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-preservatives-on-insulin-effectivity-and-site-issues/16019 "2026-06-24T22:06:47Z")
Continuing the discussion from New insurance is sending me back to MDI after 5yrs on Omnipod: I was amused, in a way, to see a couple of insurance companies last year (when checking plans) that cover Fiasp while coveri… --- ## [Trumprx.com](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trumprx-com/15858)
**Author:** [@JOHN1951](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JOHN1951)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trumprx-com/15858 "2026-05-27T10:59:24Z")
Don’t got out to TRUMPRX.COM and expect to find cheap or reduced priced Medications. NOTE. they do not even carry Novalog. --- ## [Omnipod - Correction Factor and Glucose goal range - which has biggest effect (in your real experience)?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-correction-factor-and-glucose-goal-range-which-has-biggest-effect-in-your-real-experience/13700)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-correction-factor-and-glucose-goal-range-which-has-biggest-effect-in-your-real-experience/13700 "2026-05-10T03:39:20Z")
Hi all. Since November I have played with all of the settings on this pump. I recently did a reset, and began again with the previous most aggressive numbers I had dialed in, and that still didn’t seem to give me enough… --- ## [Do you trust the FDA?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-trust-the-fda/15908)
**Author:** [@ChrisH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ChrisH)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/do-you-trust-the-fda/15908 "2026-03-17T03:27:01Z")
I have a serious question - surely if the FDA could roll out a vaccine for the masses (all over the world), you would think that they can surely hurry up with all the medicines (think diabetes, cancer etc) and fixes that… --- ## [Lyumjev short acting now not covered by insurance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lyumjev-short-acting-now-not-covered-by-insurance/15737)
**Author:** [@sturonasbrown](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sturonasbrown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lyumjev-short-acting-now-not-covered-by-insurance/15737 "2026-01-30T22:59:11Z")
My new pharmacy coverage is no longer covering my Lyumjev insulin. Through GoodRx it’s running $300/vial. Any suggestions? --- ## [Generic Tresiba (Degludec) and Generic Novolog (Aspart): Gone Soon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/generic-tresiba-degludec-and-generic-novolog-aspart-gone-soon/15685)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/generic-tresiba-degludec-and-generic-novolog-aspart-gone-soon/15685 "2026-01-13T16:47:13Z")
I’ve been trying to post this for a while, but have had trouble posting a new topic. Hopefully it will work this time. I was surprised when I discovered this since I haven’t seen mention of this anywhere. But maybe that… --- ## [Higher A1C desired for advanced aged?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-a1c-desired-for-advanced-aged/12316)
**Author:** [@Penningdcp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penningdcp)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-a1c-desired-for-advanced-aged/12316 "2025-12-04T22:30:48Z")
I moved and changed States and healthcare institutions. I’m 81, insulin dependent Type 2 (dx 40 years). With Victoza I have lost about 45 pounds and over time reduced my dose of Lantus significantly. My A1Cs were running… --- ## [Travel with Afrezza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-with-afrezza/15265)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-with-afrezza/15265 "2025-12-04T02:49:58Z")
I’ve been using Affrezza lately for bolus and corrections and have been happy with it. Now I’m getting ready for a road trip and am trying to figure out how to efficiently carry all the Affrezza I will need for 2 weeks. … --- ## [I know I asked this once before](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-know-i-asked-this-once-before/15572)
**Author:** [@mohe0001](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mohe0001)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-know-i-asked-this-once-before/15572 "2025-11-11T23:14:11Z")
I kinda didn’t believe the responses, so I’m gonna ask one more time…. This is a slightly different slice of the diabetes population, so maybe I get a different answer. This stuff NEVER happens to you guys? When I c… --- ## [Tattoos with Insulin Pumps & CGMs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tattoos-with-insulin-pumps-cgms/15495)
**Author:** [@SarahFreq](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SarahFreq)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tattoos-with-insulin-pumps-cgms/15495 "2025-10-28T20:43:46Z")
Hello. I’m curious. I’ve had tattoos since I was 18, but as of recent, I started to get more. I’ve met a few diabetics at my tattoo shop & 2 of them said their CGMs work fine on their tattoos. This blew my mind. I was al… --- ## [Ask Your CDE for Free Patch Samples!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431)
**Author:** [@ErinRods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ErinRods)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431 "2025-10-23T12:51:11Z")
Hey friends! Just wanted to share a little win I had recently. I’ve been struggling with severe allergic reactions to medical adhesives, so I really didn’t want to spend money on a full pack of patches without knowing if… --- ## [Metformin + type 1 on MDI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-type-1-on-mdi/15259)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-type-1-on-mdi/15259 "2025-08-18T23:30:35Z")
There are some fantastic older threads about metformin and type 1, such as this one: Trying out Metformin... Wow! A little while ago, I had a virtual meeting with someone from Integrated Diabetes and she made several su… --- ## [What went wrong here, bolus or basal?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-went-wrong-here-bolus-or-basal/15351)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-went-wrong-here-bolus-or-basal/15351 "2025-07-16T21:20:42Z")
(Posting my latest snafu here as a starter, feel free to keep it going with your own on topic posts) My usual breakfast bolus has transitioned to a combo of 7 units Lyumjev injection plus 4u affrezza, followed by the… --- ## [New Dexcom 15-Day and Closed Loop Recommendations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-15-day-and-closed-loop-recommendations/15231)
**Author:** [@Jran1984T1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jran1984T1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-15-day-and-closed-loop-recommendations/15231 "2025-05-11T15:11:57Z")
Dexcom just announced that the new Dexcom G7 15 Day has been cleared in the US for people over 18 years. https://investors.dexcom.com/news/news-details/2025/Dexcom-G7-15-Day-Receives-FDA-Clearance-the-Longest-Lasting-We… --- ## [Looking for tips to help with “spontaneous” activities](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-tips-to-help-with-spontaneous-activities/15201)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-tips-to-help-with-spontaneous-activities/15201 "2025-04-26T00:36:15Z")
One thing that gives me a lot of trouble is participating in unplanned activities—like taking a walk or bike ride with a friend—when I still have meal-time insulin on board. There are times I though I’d compensated well … --- ## [Benefits of insulin through Medicare part b vs part d](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/benefits-of-insulin-through-medicare-part-b-vs-part-d/15079)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/benefits-of-insulin-through-medicare-part-b-vs-part-d/15079 "2025-04-09T21:54:55Z")
Our retirement benefit has remained mostly the same but changed the Pharmacy Benefits Manger for part D to Silver Scripts (CVS) One of the changes is that they don’t handle Humalog, but Novolog, fine by me as Humalog ten… --- ## [FIASP availability](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-availability/15145)
**Author:** [@Talkstr8t](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Talkstr8t)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fiasp-availability/15145 "2025-03-09T14:09:52Z")
My mail order provider, CVS/Caremark, has been out of FIASP vials for several months. I’m running out of my supply and would rather not pay more to try to find it locally. Supposedly it’s supposed to be available this mo… --- ## [LOOOPing and stuff....suggestions?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loooping-and-stuff-suggestions/15141)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/loooping-and-stuff-suggestions/15141 "2025-02-18T15:01:35Z")
I’m currently running Trio, a variant of LOOP, with Dexcom G7 and Omnipod Dash.Its been pretty good, and I’m very fortunate that anything diabetes related is covered 100% no copay through my employer group health plan. T… --- ## [Finally woke up in an aid car](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-woke-up-in-an-aid-car/15117)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/finally-woke-up-in-an-aid-car/15117 "2025-02-10T22:47:30Z")
Not sure if it was bound to happen some day but this afternoon I finally did it…,passed out from a low, collapsed in my snowy yard. I guess I’ll cross that one off the bucket list. Was rescued by my wife who (oops) had … --- ## [Tandem Tslim X2 infusion set issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set-issues/15020)
**Author:** [@Ahawkins84](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ahawkins84)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set-issues/15020 "2025-01-13T00:35:15Z")
Hello all!!! I am a newer T:slim X2 user and I am having some issues with the infusion sets! I am using the Autosoft 90 and it seems like I can’t even go a full 3 days without it seeming to have issues with not deliveri… --- ## [Long Covid high insulin resistance blues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-covid-high-insulin-resistance-blues/14915)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/long-covid-high-insulin-resistance-blues/14915 "2024-12-22T17:45:19Z")
About 6 weeks ago I had a short bout with Covid 19. The vaccinations and actual Covid cause me to have high insulin resistance. 2 weeks ago I started having shortness of breath, incredible fatigue and spiking BG that doe… --- ## [Novo Nordisk Glucose Sensitive Insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novo-nordisk-glucose-sensitive-insulin/15048)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/novo-nordisk-glucose-sensitive-insulin/15048 "2024-12-21T17:17:13Z")
I’m not sure if anyone has already posted about Novo Nordisk’s current research on NNC2215 which is sort of like an “glucose sensitive insulin”. It sounds promising as an improvement to the current insulins. The injecte… --- ## [How does inflammation affect insulin absorption?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-inflammation-affect-insulin-absorption/14997)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-inflammation-affect-insulin-absorption/14997 "2024-12-03T18:19:05Z")
I am a week out from total knee replacement surgery and doing reasonably well. However, I am finding that I need to replace insulin pumps more frequently—I use Omnipod Dash—because I don’t seem to be absorbing boluses v… --- ## [Intramuscular injection of rapid insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intramuscular-injection-of-rapid-insulin/14943)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intramuscular-injection-of-rapid-insulin/14943 "2024-10-14T20:32:32Z")
I’m sure many here know I’ve been having issues with high insulin resistance after getting Covid. I don’t know if recent events are because the PTB changed me from Novolog to Humalog. I’m on my first cartridge. This mor… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/insulin/31.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=insulin)