Recent Content by jules25

I know of patients here that have been prescribed it and are type 1s, on a pump and not overweight. It is for better glucose stabilization, so possibly using off label but their insurance is paying for it. I haven't been in DKA before but some of these patients I have referred to have been in...

I have been type 1 for 53 yrs-diagnosed at age6-and I still have those days, but in a way i feel like I was more fortunate to get it before I remember much about life before diabetes. I don't really ever remember not having it. I have had some mild complications and feel very blessed to have had...

Every diabetic should have at least yearly follow us w/ retina specialists called retinologists here in USA. Regular f/u will help them catch issues early and preserve your site. I have had type 1 for 53 yrs along w/ constant small floaters, but usually get a good check up. Have had to get laser...

I have been a type 1 for 53 years. It does get better but it is a constant battle. The more stable your control, the better you will feel. Your body will adjust to the glucose overall control you put it under. Even people who are over 200 all the time, get used to it and feel fine. Your body is...

Has anyone had success getting pharm insurance approval for the above meds; Trulicity, Mounjaro, Ozempic, etc? I have been a Type 1 diabetic for 53 yrs and am on an insulin pump but still having so much trouble stabilizing my glucoses for the last 30 yrs. Pump helped but my glucoses still look...

This is very common w/ pt's using these types of meds. Some it's only temporary, others have to stop the drug bc it doesn't get better. Was your dose started low and slowly increased?