I’ve now been moved on to Insulin (Type 2 diabetes).

Referred to an Endocrinologist by my GP 3 1/2 months ago. Appointment yesterday. Consultation lasted about 1/2 hr. The bill? $388 ($151 back from Medicare). Could have got my teeth drilled for less than that! Told me nothing more than my GP could/should have. But that’s all beside the point.

Endocriologist gave me a new sorta printed script with just a QR code on it. (then scribbled/wrote some garbled dosage info on a sticky post-it note.)

I took the prescription to my usual pharmacy, and I ended up with 5 boxes of Toujeo SoloStar insulin. (wth 3 self stabby-pen things in each box). Each box has “full cost $256.28” (actual cost $0.00 coz I’m on the pension etc). That’s $1,280 in total.

My Pharmacist tells me that’s probably about 15 months worth of supply. Pharmacist also tells me there was no dosage/administer instructions on the prescription. Just “inject as directed subcutaneously”.

Question for those more “in the know” than I am.

Is this normal? 5 boxes of the stuff?

uh are they trying to euthanase somebody

Sounds scary.

Woodie said:

I’ve now been moved on to Insulin (Type 2 diabetes).

Referred to an Endocrinologist by my GP 3 1/2 months ago. Appointment yesterday. Consultation lasted about 1/2 hr. The bill? $388 ($151 back from Medicare). Could have got my teeth drilled for less than that! Told me nothing more than my GP could/should have. But that’s all beside the point.

Endocriologist gave me a new sorta printed script with just a QR code on it. (then scribbled/wrote some garbled dosage info on a sticky post-it note.)

I took the prescription to my usual pharmacy, and I ended up with 5 boxes of Toujeo SoloStar insulin. (wth 3 self stabby-pen things in each box). Each box has “full cost $256.28” (actual cost $0.00 coz I’m on the pension etc). That’s $1,280 in total.

My Pharmacist tells me that’s probably about 15 months worth of supply. Pharmacist also tells me there was no dosage/administer instructions on the prescription. Just “inject as directed subcutaneously”.

Question for those more “in the know” than I am.

Is this normal? 5 boxes of the stuff?

Hey Woodie that seems about right, although my pharmacist didn’t have the preloaded pens but gave me an injector that I load, lot lest waste. I just put the insulin vial in the pen then add a needle each use and dial up the dose. I’m suprised that you don’t hare to go back and see tour endo guy in 3 months to make sure that your not under/overdosing.

kryten said:

see tour endo guy in 3 months to make sure that your not under/overdosing.

so how much should they be dosing

SCIENCE said:

kryten said:

see tour endo guy in 3 months to make sure that your not under/overdosing.

so how much should they be dosing

Endocrinologist scribbled/scrawled something about 10 units + 1 unit per day. and told me to monitor BSL.

My pharmacist couldn’t work that scribbled bit out as not clear.

I have a Libre thingy that you stick to your arm which provides continuous monitoring.

Tried to call the Endocrinologist about it yesterday, but she wasn’t available. Receptionist took my details and questions, and said Endo wouldn’t probably call me back, but get back to me by email, but probably not til Monday.

Wouldn’t wanna be properly sick, would ya.

Woodie said:

SCIENCE said:

kryten said:

see tour endo guy in 3 months to make sure that your not under/overdosing.

so how much should they be dosing

Endocrinologist scribbled/scrawled something about 10 units + 1 unit per day. and told me to monitor BSL.

My pharmacist couldn’t work that scribbled bit out as not clear.

Wouldn’t wanna be properly sick, would ya.

well as long as you know that’s exactly what they directed, sounds like the pharmacist doesn’t want to take the risk of unclear instructions there and it could go pretty wrong if someone misread something

SCIENCE said:

Woodie said:

SCIENCE said:

so how much should they be dosing

Endocrinologist scribbled/scrawled something about 10 units + 1 unit per day. and told me to monitor BSL.

My pharmacist couldn’t work that scribbled bit out as not clear.

Wouldn’t wanna be properly sick, would ya.

well as long as you know that’s exactly what they directed, sounds like the pharmacist doesn’t want to take the risk of unclear instructions there and it could go pretty wrong if someone misread something

The pharmacist and I “think” the scribbled/garbled post-it sticky note meant “10 units per day and increase by 1 unit per day each day until BSL levels are acceptable. But we weren’t sure and couldn’t be certain.

Yes. I get 5 boxes at a time, 5 pens in each box.

I have 2 different types, one long acting and one fast acting. So I get 5 boxes of each with each script.

party_pants said:

Yes. I get 5 boxes at a time, 5 pens in each box.

I have 2 different types, one long acting and one fast acting. So I get 5 boxes of each with each script.

I remember stumpy had whole walls of stacked boxes, but I can’t remember what was in them.

Bubblecar said:

party_pants said:

Yes. I get 5 boxes at a time, 5 pens in each box.

I have 2 different types, one long acting and one fast acting. So I get 5 boxes of each with each script.

I remember stumpy had whole walls of stacked boxes, but I can’t remember what was in them.

I think that was for his kidney machine

party_pants said:

Bubblecar said:

party_pants said:

Yes. I get 5 boxes at a time, 5 pens in each box.

I have 2 different types, one long acting and one fast acting. So I get 5 boxes of each with each script.

I remember stumpy had whole walls of stacked boxes, but I can’t remember what was in them.

I think that was for his kidney machine

That’s right.

party_pants said:

Yes. I get 5 boxes at a time, 5 pens in each box.

I have 2 different types, one long acting and one fast acting. So I get 5 boxes of each with each script.

How many doses per pen, Mr Panty Parts.

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

Yes. I get 5 boxes at a time, 5 pens in each box.

I have 2 different types, one long acting and one fast acting. So I get 5 boxes of each with each script.

How many doses per pen, Mr Panty Parts.

The rapid acting pens last me about 5-6 days (3 times daily). The long acting ones last a bit over a week (single daily but larger dose). I calculate dose each time based on my BSL reading. I have the Freestyle Libre sensors for that.

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

Yes. I get 5 boxes at a time, 5 pens in each box.

I have 2 different types, one long acting and one fast acting. So I get 5 boxes of each with each script.

How many doses per pen, Mr Panty Parts.

The rapid acting pens last me about 5-6 days (3 times daily). The long acting ones last a bit over a week (single daily but larger dose). I calculate dose each time based on my BSL reading. I have the Freestyle Libre sensors for that.

Yeah. I’ve got a new sensor that I’ll plug into my arm once I get confirmed dosage instructions. Monitor real time for the next two weeks.

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

How many doses per pen, Mr Panty Parts.

The rapid acting pens last me about 5-6 days (3 times daily). The long acting ones last a bit over a week (single daily but larger dose). I calculate dose each time based on my BSL reading. I have the Freestyle Libre sensors for that.

Yeah. I’ve got a new sensor that I’ll plug into my arm once I get confirmed dosage instructions. Monitor real time for the next two weeks.

I had to do a few sessions with the diabetes educator nurse over the course of a month or so to get the regime right. A bit of trial and error.

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

The rapid acting pens last me about 5-6 days (3 times daily). The long acting ones last a bit over a week (single daily but larger dose). I calculate dose each time based on my BSL reading. I have the Freestyle Libre sensors for that.

Yeah. I’ve got a new sensor that I’ll plug into my arm once I get confirmed dosage instructions. Monitor real time for the next two weeks.

I had to do a few sessions with the diabetes educator nurse over the course of a month or so to get the regime right. A bit of trial and error.

I don’t qualify for the subsidised sensors. And I can’t afford the ongoing use of them. But I’ve done pretty well so far with free/trial ones. I picked a free one up from the Endocrinologist 3 weeks ago (pre appointment monitoring) and she gave me another one for post appointment/insulin monitoring.

I already have the meter/strip gadget which I got free from the Diabetes Educator at the hospital when I got my foot/toe done.

Opened the bag the Endo gave me, and there was another meter/strip gadget in there (plus a sensor), even though I told her and showed her the meter/strip one I already had.

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

Yeah. I’ve got a new sensor that I’ll plug into my arm once I get confirmed dosage instructions. Monitor real time for the next two weeks.

I had to do a few sessions with the diabetes educator nurse over the course of a month or so to get the regime right. A bit of trial and error.

I don’t qualify for the subsidised sensors. And I can’t afford the ongoing use of them. But I’ve done pretty well so far with free/trial ones. I picked a free one up from the Endocrinologist 3 weeks ago (pre appointment monitoring) and she gave me another one for post appointment/insulin monitoring.

I already have the meter/strip gadget which I got free from the Diabetes Educator at the hospital when I got my foot/toe done.

Opened the bag the Endo gave me, and there was another meter/strip gadget in there (plus a sensor), even though I told her and showed her the meter/strip one I already had.

You probably wont need to do individual dosage then. Just a few weeks of tweaking, then they’ll work out a suitable dose..

I assume this will be once daily, or once every couple of days?

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

I had to do a few sessions with the diabetes educator nurse over the course of a month or so to get the regime right. A bit of trial and error.

I don’t qualify for the subsidised sensors. And I can’t afford the ongoing use of them. But I’ve done pretty well so far with free/trial ones. I picked a free one up from the Endocrinologist 3 weeks ago (pre appointment monitoring) and she gave me another one for post appointment/insulin monitoring.

I already have the meter/strip gadget which I got free from the Diabetes Educator at the hospital when I got my foot/toe done.

Opened the bag the Endo gave me, and there was another meter/strip gadget in there (plus a sensor), even though I told her and showed her the meter/strip one I already had.

You probably wont need to do individual dosage then. Just a few weeks of tweaking, then they’ll work out a suitable dose..

I assume this will be once daily, or once every couple of days?

I think the scribbled notes said 10 units per day. Increase by 1 unit every two days until satisfactory BSL levels. It’s “long acting” insulin apparently. I think the scribble notes said to drop/reduce some of the pills as well. But I want a good clarification of what she really suggested before I go stabbing myself willy nilly.

BTW, Mr Panty Parts, My phone doesn’t have the gizmo in it to use that with the sensor. I have to used the Libre meter/strip gadget.

Woodie said:

BTW, Mr Panty Parts, My phone doesn’t have the gizmo in it to use that with the sensor. I have to used the Libre meter/strip gadget.

my meter gadget thingy cacked it’s daks a few weeks ago. I just downloaded the App from the App Store. Works just as well, and it is all i’ve got now.

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

BTW, Mr Panty Parts, My phone doesn’t have the gizmo in it to use that with the sensor. I have to used the Libre meter/strip gadget.

my meter gadget thingy cacked it’s daks a few weeks ago. I just downloaded the App from the App Store. Works just as well, and it is all i’ve got now.

If my meter gadget thingy is out of range, it beeps like buggery. Say if the meter gadget is on the kitchen table and I’m matching the tele. It has to be close by otherwise it’ll let you know about it.

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

BTW, Mr Panty Parts, My phone doesn’t have the gizmo in it to use that with the sensor. I have to used the Libre meter/strip gadget.

my meter gadget thingy cacked it’s daks a few weeks ago. I just downloaded the App from the App Store. Works just as well, and it is all i’ve got now.

If my meter gadget thingy is out of range, it beeps like buggery. Say if the meter gadget is on the kitchen table and I’m matching the tele. It has to be close by otherwise it’ll let you know about it.

Yeah i know. Sometimes even if you are laying on your side in bed with that arm underneath.

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

my meter gadget thingy cacked it’s daks a few weeks ago. I just downloaded the App from the App Store. Works just as well, and it is all i’ve got now.

If my meter gadget thingy is out of range, it beeps like buggery. Say if the meter gadget is on the kitchen table and I’m matching the tele. It has to be close by otherwise it’ll let you know about it.

Yeah i know. Sometimes even if you are laying on your side in bed with that arm underneath.

Yeah, I’ve had it go off and wake me up with a low BSL alert.

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

If my meter gadget thingy is out of range, it beeps like buggery. Say if the meter gadget is on the kitchen table and I’m matching the tele. It has to be close by otherwise it’ll let you know about it.

Yeah i know. Sometimes even if you are laying on your side in bed with that arm underneath.

Yeah, I’ve had it go off and wake me up with a low BSL alert.

You can set those alarms at whatever level you want.

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

Woodie said:

I don’t qualify for the subsidised sensors. And I can’t afford the ongoing use of them. But I’ve done pretty well so far with free/trial ones. I picked a free one up from the Endocrinologist 3 weeks ago (pre appointment monitoring) and she gave me another one for post appointment/insulin monitoring.

I already have the meter/strip gadget which I got free from the Diabetes Educator at the hospital when I got my foot/toe done.

Opened the bag the Endo gave me, and there was another meter/strip gadget in there (plus a sensor), even though I told her and showed her the meter/strip one I already had.

You probably wont need to do individual dosage then. Just a few weeks of tweaking, then they’ll work out a suitable dose..

I assume this will be once daily, or once every couple of days?

I think the scribbled notes said 10 units per day. Increase by 1 unit every two days until satisfactory BSL levels. It’s “long acting” insulin apparently. I think the scribble notes said to drop/reduce some of the pills as well. But I want a good clarification of what she really suggested before I go stabbing myself willy nilly.

Coming in late

Ive been on insulin for about 20 years. In the past I used both the long and fast types however atm im only on the long acting along with other medication metformin, Jardiance Ozempic etc.

That’s how I started as well. Start at X units and adjust as needed. I’m currently sitting at 50 Units of the same one your on. To come out of the appointment unsure is poor form on your endo’s past. Also if your they don’t want to see you in 3 months after your initial consult id be looking to find a new one. I’ve only just moved to see mine yearly ( admittedly when I was sick for a few years there my control was very sub par), and that works fine as i have to see both the endo and ophthalmologist once a year to get my drivers licence cleared.

Be carful when you first start using it is although it is very very unlikely that you will have a hypo it can happen. Carry jelly beam or some other form a sugar on ya person. I have them at work and in my bus

I use the sensor thing for the few weeks before my appointment so I have a good record of my levels however they are too expensive to use all the time.

For me the game changer was the Ozempic/Jardiance combo. Once I started on that I lost about 20kg and was able to drop the Novorapid ( fast acting insulin) entirely.

What happened to your foot?

Trevtaowillgetyounowhere said:

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

You probably wont need to do individual dosage then. Just a few weeks of tweaking, then they’ll work out a suitable dose..

I assume this will be once daily, or once every couple of days?

I think the scribbled notes said 10 units per day. Increase by 1 unit every two days until satisfactory BSL levels. It’s “long acting” insulin apparently. I think the scribble notes said to drop/reduce some of the pills as well. But I want a good clarification of what she really suggested before I go stabbing myself willy nilly.

Coming in late

Ive been on insulin for about 20 years. In the past I used both the long and fast types however atm im only on the long acting along with other medication metformin, Jardiance Ozempic etc.

That’s how I started as well. Start at X units and adjust as needed. I’m currently sitting at 50 Units of the same one your on. To come out of the appointment unsure is poor form on your endo’s past. Also if your they don’t want to see you in 3 months after your initial consult id be looking to find a new one. I’ve only just moved to see mine yearly ( admittedly when I was sick for a few years there my control was very sub par), and that works fine as i have to see both the endo and ophthalmologist once a year to get my drivers licence cleared.

Be carful when you first start using it is although it is very very unlikely that you will have a hypo it can happen. Carry jelly beam or some other form a sugar on ya person. I have them at work and in my bus

I use the sensor thing for the few weeks before my appointment so I have a good record of my levels however they are too expensive to use all the time.

For me the game changer was the Ozempic/Jardiance combo. Once I started on that I lost about 20kg and was able to drop the Novorapid ( fast acting insulin) entirely.

What happened to your foot?

He dropped his wallet on it.

Peak Warming Man said:

Trevtaowillgetyounowhere said:

Woodie said:

I think the scribbled notes said 10 units per day. Increase by 1 unit every two days until satisfactory BSL levels. It’s “long acting” insulin apparently. I think the scribble notes said to drop/reduce some of the pills as well. But I want a good clarification of what she really suggested before I go stabbing myself willy nilly.

Coming in late

Ive been on insulin for about 20 years. In the past I used both the long and fast types however atm im only on the long acting along with other medication metformin, Jardiance Ozempic etc.

That’s how I started as well. Start at X units and adjust as needed. I’m currently sitting at 50 Units of the same one your on. To come out of the appointment unsure is poor form on your endo’s past. Also if your they don’t want to see you in 3 months after your initial consult id be looking to find a new one. I’ve only just moved to see mine yearly ( admittedly when I was sick for a few years there my control was very sub par), and that works fine as i have to see both the endo and ophthalmologist once a year to get my drivers licence cleared.

Be carful when you first start using it is although it is very very unlikely that you will have a hypo it can happen. Carry jelly beam or some other form a sugar on ya person. I have them at work and in my bus

I use the sensor thing for the few weeks before my appointment so I have a good record of my levels however they are too expensive to use all the time.

For me the game changer was the Ozempic/Jardiance combo. Once I started on that I lost about 20kg and was able to drop the Novorapid ( fast acting insulin) entirely.

What happened to your foot?

He dropped his wallet on it.

giggle

Trevtaowillgetyounowhere said:

Woodie said:

party_pants said:

You probably wont need to do individual dosage then. Just a few weeks of tweaking, then they’ll work out a suitable dose..

I assume this will be once daily, or once every couple of days?

I think the scribbled notes said 10 units per day. Increase by 1 unit every two days until satisfactory BSL levels. It’s “long acting” insulin apparently. I think the scribble notes said to drop/reduce some of the pills as well. But I want a good clarification of what she really suggested before I go stabbing myself willy nilly.

Coming in late

Ive been on insulin for about 20 years. In the past I used both the long and fast types however atm im only on the long acting along with other medication metformin, Jardiance Ozempic etc.

That’s how I started as well. Start at X units and adjust as needed. I’m currently sitting at 50 Units of the same one your on. To come out of the appointment unsure is poor form on your endo’s past. Also if your they don’t want to see you in 3 months after your initial consult id be looking to find a new one. I’ve only just moved to see mine yearly ( admittedly when I was sick for a few years there my control was very sub par), and that works fine as i have to see both the endo and ophthalmologist once a year to get my drivers licence cleared.

Be carful when you first start using it is although it is very very unlikely that you will have a hypo it can happen. Carry jelly beam or some other form a sugar on ya person. I have them at work and in my bus

I use the sensor thing for the few weeks before my appointment so I have a good record of my levels however they are too expensive to use all the time.

For me the game changer was the Ozempic/Jardiance combo. Once I started on that I lost about 20kg and was able to drop the Novorapid ( fast acting insulin) entirely.

What happened to your foot?

Thanks for that info Trev. Yes. I wasn’t that happy with the Endocrinologist. And yes. There is an appointment with her in 3 months for a review. I gradually/slowly lost weight on the Ozempic. About 10kg, but weight has now stabilised.

Got a GP appointment on Monday who should have the Endocrinologist’s report by then. Will see what that has to say. I’\ll hold off on stabbing willy nilly insulin until then. And put the sensor on then as well.

My feet? Had both big toes smashed and reset due to severe arthritis. Put plates and pins in and fused the joints. Much better at walking around now. Far less painful. Also had one 2nd toe done. It had gone “hammer toe” (which mean the toe has bent and points straight down like the head of a hammer)..

Say HI to Mrs Trev and famblee for me.

Peak Warming Man said:

Trevtaowillgetyounowhere said:

Woodie said:

I think the scribbled notes said 10 units per day. Increase by 1 unit every two days until satisfactory BSL levels. It’s “long acting” insulin apparently. I think the scribble notes said to drop/reduce some of the pills as well. But I want a good clarification of what she really suggested before I go stabbing myself willy nilly.

Coming in late

Ive been on insulin for about 20 years. In the past I used both the long and fast types however atm im only on the long acting along with other medication metformin, Jardiance Ozempic etc.

That’s how I started as well. Start at X units and adjust as needed. I’m currently sitting at 50 Units of the same one your on. To come out of the appointment unsure is poor form on your endo’s past. Also if your they don’t want to see you in 3 months after your initial consult id be looking to find a new one. I’ve only just moved to see mine yearly ( admittedly when I was sick for a few years there my control was very sub par), and that works fine as i have to see both the endo and ophthalmologist once a year to get my drivers licence cleared.

Be carful when you first start using it is although it is very very unlikely that you will have a hypo it can happen. Carry jelly beam or some other form a sugar on ya person. I have them at work and in my bus

I use the sensor thing for the few weeks before my appointment so I have a good record of my levels however they are too expensive to use all the time.

For me the game changer was the Ozempic/Jardiance combo. Once I started on that I lost about 20kg and was able to drop the Novorapid ( fast acting insulin) entirely.

What happened to your foot?

He dropped his wallet on it.

Just about.😁 Total bill was around $18,000 for both big toes. Insurance/medicare paid for most of that.

Woodie said:

Trevtaowillgetyounowhere said:

Woodie said:

I think the scribbled notes said 10 units per day. Increase by 1 unit every two days until satisfactory BSL levels. It’s “long acting” insulin apparently. I think the scribble notes said to drop/reduce some of the pills as well. But I want a good clarification of what she really suggested before I go stabbing myself willy nilly.

Coming in late

Ive been on insulin for about 20 years. In the past I used both the long and fast types however atm im only on the long acting along with other medication metformin, Jardiance Ozempic etc.

That’s how I started as well. Start at X units and adjust as needed. I’m currently sitting at 50 Units of the same one your on. To come out of the appointment unsure is poor form on your endo’s past. Also if your they don’t want to see you in 3 months after your initial consult id be looking to find a new one. I’ve only just moved to see mine yearly ( admittedly when I was sick for a few years there my control was very sub par), and that works fine as i have to see both the endo and ophthalmologist once a year to get my drivers licence cleared.

Be carful when you first start using it is although it is very very unlikely that you will have a hypo it can happen. Carry jelly beam or some other form a sugar on ya person. I have them at work and in my bus

I use the sensor thing for the few weeks before my appointment so I have a good record of my levels however they are too expensive to use all the time.

For me the game changer was the Ozempic/Jardiance combo. Once I started on that I lost about 20kg and was able to drop the Novorapid ( fast acting insulin) entirely.

What happened to your foot?

Thanks for that info Trev. Yes. I wasn’t that happy with the Endocrinologist. And yes. There is an appointment with her in 3 months for a review. I gradually/slowly lost weight on the Ozempic. About 10kg, but weight has now stabilised.

Got a GP appointment on Monday who should have the Endocrinologist’s report by then. Will see what that has to say. I’\ll hold off on stabbing willy nilly insulin until then. And put the sensor on then as well.

My feet? Had both big toes smashed and reset due to severe arthritis. Put plates and pins in and fused the joints. Much better at walking around now. Far less painful. Also had one 2nd toe done. It had gone “hammer toe” (which mean the toe has bent and points straight down like the head of a hammer)..

Say HI to Mrs Trev and famblee for me.

ahh i see that sucks, but better than what I was thinking after hearing that your going on insulin , brother in law had half his foot cut off last year after not controlling his sugars.

hammer toe eh? I have the pinky finger version lol

I certainly will say hello , she said Hi back :-)

My son in the US is finally coming home to live with his american wife and kiddoes. Touch down is on the 16th october. This is gunna be the best Xmass ever!!!!!

Woodie said:

Peak Warming Man said:

He dropped his wallet on it.

Just about.😁 Total bill was around $18,000 for both big toes. Insurance/medicare paid for most of that.

JFC! I’d just get ‘em lopped off altogether for that kind of money. And the thought of pubs sticking out the end still gives me the Ick.

Woodie said:

I’ve now been moved on to Insulin (Type 2 diabetes).

Referred to an Endocrinologist by my GP 3 1/2 months ago. Appointment yesterday. Consultation lasted about 1/2 hr. The bill? $388 ($151 back from Medicare). Could have got my teeth drilled for less than that! Told me nothing more than my GP could/should have. But that’s all beside the point.

Endocriologist gave me a new sorta printed script with just a QR code on it. (then scribbled/wrote some garbled dosage info on a sticky post-it note.)

I took the prescription to my usual pharmacy, and I ended up with 5 boxes of Toujeo SoloStar insulin. (wth 3 self stabby-pen things in each box). Each box has “full cost $256.28” (actual cost $0.00 coz I’m on the pension etc). That’s $1,280 in total.

My Pharmacist tells me that’s probably about 15 months worth of supply. Pharmacist also tells me there was no dosage/administer instructions on the prescription. Just “inject as directed subcutaneously”.

Question for those more “in the know” than I am.

Is this normal? 5 boxes of the stuff?

Yes, the dose of insulin is highly variable, what will last you over a year may only last another 1 month. The full cost refers to all 5 boxes, so only $256.80 or ~$51 per box.

Woodie said:

Trevtaowillgetyounowhere said:

Woodie said:

I think the scribbled notes said 10 units per day. Increase by 1 unit every two days until satisfactory BSL levels. It’s “long acting” insulin apparently. I think the scribble notes said to drop/reduce some of the pills as well. But I want a good clarification of what she really suggested before I go stabbing myself willy nilly.

Coming in late

Ive been on insulin for about 20 years. In the past I used both the long and fast types however atm im only on the long acting along with other medication metformin, Jardiance Ozempic etc.

That’s how I started as well. Start at X units and adjust as needed. I’m currently sitting at 50 Units of the same one your on. To come out of the appointment unsure is poor form on your endo’s past. Also if your they don’t want to see you in 3 months after your initial consult id be looking to find a new one. I’ve only just moved to see mine yearly ( admittedly when I was sick for a few years there my control was very sub par), and that works fine as i have to see both the endo and ophthalmologist once a year to get my drivers licence cleared.

Be carful when you first start using it is although it is very very unlikely that you will have a hypo it can happen. Carry jelly beam or some other form a sugar on ya person. I have them at work and in my bus

I use the sensor thing for the few weeks before my appointment so I have a good record of my levels however they are too expensive to use all the time.

For me the game changer was the Ozempic/Jardiance combo. Once I started on that I lost about 20kg and was able to drop the Novorapid ( fast acting insulin) entirely.

What happened to your foot?

Thanks for that info Trev. Yes. I wasn’t that happy with the Endocrinologist. And yes. There is an appointment with her in 3 months for a review. I gradually/slowly lost weight on the Ozempic. About 10kg, but weight has now stabilised.

Got a GP appointment on Monday who should have the Endocrinologist’s report by then. Will see what that has to say. I’\ll hold off on stabbing willy nilly insulin until then. And put the sensor on then as well.

My feet? Had both big toes smashed and reset due to severe arthritis. Put plates and pins in and fused the joints. Much better at walking around now. Far less painful. Also had one 2nd toe done. It had gone “hammer toe” (which mean the toe has bent and points straight down like the head of a hammer)..

Say HI to Mrs Trev and famblee for me.

Look up diabetes educators in your area, you can get a medicare referral for them usually so it’s not all out of pocket expenses. Will help with insulin, sensors etc.

Has you NDSS registration been updated to reflect the need for injectables (may not need to bother if you were previously or still on Ozempic et al)?

poikilotherm said:

Look up diabetes educators in your area, you can get a medicare referral for them usually so it’s not all out of pocket expenses. Will help with insulin, sensors etc.

Has you NDSS registration been updated to reflect the need for injectables (may not need to bother if you were previously or still on Ozempic et al)?

Thanks for that Poiky.

I have a NDSS registration and number but not sure how to check/update the details. Maybe my pharmacist can do it?

Woodie said:

poikilotherm said:

Look up diabetes educators in your area, you can get a medicare referral for them usually so it’s not all out of pocket expenses. Will help with insulin, sensors etc.

Has you NDSS registration been updated to reflect the need for injectables (may not need to bother if you were previously or still on Ozempic et al)?

Thanks for that Poiky.

I have a NDSS registration and number but not sure how to check/update the details. Maybe my pharmacist can do it?

The diabetes educator will be able to look that up for you.

Woodie said:

poikilotherm said:

Look up diabetes educators in your area, you can get a medicare referral for them usually so it’s not all out of pocket expenses. Will help with insulin, sensors etc.

Has you NDSS registration been updated to reflect the need for injectables (may not need to bother if you were previously or still on Ozempic et al)?

Thanks for that Poiky.

I have a NDSS registration and number but not sure how to check/update the details. Maybe my pharmacist can do it?

Used to be able to but now you’ll need the GP or Diabetes educator to sign off on an injectables claim form.

here

The pharmacy will be able to see if you have been approved to order the pen needles, just won’t be able to change anything.

poikilotherm said:

Woodie said:

poikilotherm said:

Look up diabetes educators in your area, you can get a medicare referral for them usually so it’s not all out of pocket expenses. Will help with insulin, sensors etc.

Has you NDSS registration been updated to reflect the need for injectables (may not need to bother if you were previously or still on Ozempic et al)?

Thanks for that Poiky.

I have a NDSS registration and number but not sure how to check/update the details. Maybe my pharmacist can do it?

Used to be able to but now you’ll need the GP or Diabetes educator to sign off on an injectables claim form.

here

hmmmmm…… Pharmacist gave me a big box of needles for the stabby things. Using my NDSS number. Does this mean that “form” or update is already there?

Woodie said:

poikilotherm said:

Woodie said:

Thanks for that Poiky.

I have a NDSS registration and number but not sure how to check/update the details. Maybe my pharmacist can do it?

Used to be able to but now you’ll need the GP or Diabetes educator to sign off on an injectables claim form.

here

hmmmmm…… Pharmacist gave me a big box of needles for the stabby things. Using my NDSS number. Does this mean that “form” or update is already there?

Yep.