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Post by raydonovan on Aug 24, 2013 14:17:19 GMT -5
Hi All, Long time follower of this board, first time poster. Thank you all for your input and opinions, it's helped me, and many others I'm sure. I wanted to post this write up a paramedic did yesterday giving his views on the trials and also offering a rebuttal to Adam Feuerstein's thoughts on the trials on Friday; empatheticmedic.blogspot.com/ Would anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks. |
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Post by StevieRay on Aug 24, 2013 15:04:53 GMT -5
Hi All, Long time follower of this board, first time poster. Thank you all for your input and opinions, it's helped me, and many others I'm sure. I wanted to post this write up a paramedic did yesterday giving his views on the trials and also offering a rebuttal to Adam Feuerstein's thoughts on the trials on Friday; empatheticmedic.blogspot.com/ Would anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks. I think his write up is excellent! Would suggest our resident MDs review it too and comment. I wonder if Mr AF will publish the response. In any event I think we should add it to our resource library. |
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Post by alcc on Aug 24, 2013 15:24:24 GMT -5
Compelling post. Thanks.
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Post by nadathing on Aug 24, 2013 15:31:24 GMT -5
Thanks Ray. The rebuttal was excellent but the story was amazing. Every time I see an insulin commercial warning that you should take not take the shot unless you are going to eat within 10 minutes I shudder. I can't imagine going out to eat and trying to time the delivery of a meal and injecting myself. I have sat in plenty of restaurants and witnesses people injecting at the table and occasionally through a pant. Very sad. Even if Afrezza is only equal to the insulin shot it will be preferred by diabetics.
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Post by rak5555 on Aug 24, 2013 16:36:01 GMT -5
Great article. Possibly the best since the infamous Joe Springer piece in SA.
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Post by rajalonghorn on Aug 24, 2013 21:48:35 GMT -5
Thank you for taking the time to read the article. My only wish is to inform and educate in contrast to the misleading statements by pumpers/shorts. Good luck to you all. I will be doing a follow up article on the dangers of Type 2 diabetes drugs and the role that Afrezza will have in bringing about a progressive change in the standard of care for these patients. Good luck to you all!
Sincerely, Rajalonghorn
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Post by alcc on Aug 25, 2013 0:57:03 GMT -5
Great story about the mother in hypo and her 2 scared boys. Important reminder to all of us that this is above all else about better care for diabetic patients.
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Post by liane on Aug 25, 2013 5:23:40 GMT -5
rajalonghorn,
Welcome to the board. Great article! You have very succinctly summarized many of the points I have made on various MNKD boards. I started this board a couple weeks ago to provide a great format for intelligent discussion of all things related to MNKD. I hope you will continue to participate.
The data release has provided a lot of ammo for FUDsters and shorts as many people do not understand statistics and clinical trial design. Bottom line - MNKD did what they needed to do and I have no doubt regarding FDA approval of Afrezza for all diabetics.
I can appreciate your unique perspective. I was a paramedic for many years prior to becoming a physician. You see things most physicians never see - such as related in your story about the diabetic mother. You see patients in the context of their lives - that is priceless! Keep up the great work!
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Post by liane on Aug 25, 2013 20:16:44 GMT -5
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Post by rajalonghorn on Aug 25, 2013 20:22:39 GMT -5
Thank you for the warm welcome. I received multiple requests/suggestions and finally caved into the Seeking Alpha deal. Thank you liane for posting the link and I will be following in your footsteps as well, Paramedic to MD. I just want to enjoy a little bit of freedom before giving up so many years of life and going to Med school.  |
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Post by BD on Aug 25, 2013 20:32:39 GMT -5
Excellent! Now, to those members here who speak "pharma" (not me, lol): I think raja's SA article needs some comments!!
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Post by liane on Aug 25, 2013 20:37:56 GMT -5
Thank you for the warm welcome. I received multiple requests/suggestions and finally caved into the Seeking Alpha deal. Thank you liane for posting the link and I will be following in your footsteps as well, Paramedic to MD. I just want to enjoy a little bit of freedom before giving up so many years of life and going to Med school. I so understand... When I finished my year of medic training (all while holding down a full-time unrelated job) I was exhausted. I told friends to physically restrain me if I ever tried to apply to med school. Well, a few years go by, and what do you know - I found myself in med school! So enjoy life for a while, and when you are ready, you will find your medic training invaluable. |
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