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Post by afrizzle on Feb 5, 2015 17:36:20 GMT -5
At my doctor's appointment (certified physician's assistant), while reviewing my slightly elevated fasting glucose results, I took the opportunity to see what the Afrezza script process would be like. After the weight discussion and the motivational discussion which was much appreciated, his first suggestion was metaform, then DPP-4 (Januvia).
I asked about Afrezza but he'd never heard of it. I was politely pushy and he took a few minutes out of the exam room to check what Afrezza was.
I was particularly curious after reading various comments on SA that physicians and PA-C's might not be writing scripts initially. Instead, deferring to Endo's to supervise the new patients.
When he returned to the exam, his comment was that insulin therapy should not be the first step. I countered one last time that I'd read up on this new drug quite a bit and understood it had good potential for pre-diabetic patients.
He still wasn't comfortable so I acquiesced but asked for script anyway, just for a souvenir, with the promise that I wouldn't use it. He agreed and I asked for an old fashioned hand written script so I could make sure it wasn't submitted to insurance and also to experience the reaction at the pharmacy.
At Walgreens, no one had heard of it, couldn't find it in the computer, and said it wasn't available. There were 4 people on duty and all got involved. After we got past the spelling (which wasn't Akrezza), they brought right it up. It wasn't in stock but they said 24 hours delivery and $296.99 for 90- 4 unit cartridges as a cash price. There were three other combinations of 4's and 8s, but they were all the same price. It's 24 hours later, and I just got an email ready for pick up so they came through as promised.
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Post by silentbob on Feb 5, 2015 18:00:53 GMT -5
I hope nobody wants to hang me for this, but I personally think going low carb is best for pre-diabetics.
Make sure to increase your fat intake as well.
Personally, I am convinced a lower carb paleo diet is ideal for everybody, not just diabetics.
After a while of LCHF your pancreas should start recovering somewhat so you can have the occasional cheat meal.
Ofcourse any sizeable amount of carbs taken before your pancreas has recovered sufficiently should ideally be covered by Afrezza, but if it is just an occasional cheat I don't know if it would matter a lot.
In case anybody starts doubting my identity; no worries I am still long and bullish on MNKD, I'm just giving my opinion on a health issue here.
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Post by gomnkd on Feb 5, 2015 18:19:43 GMT -5
At my doctor's appointment (certified physician's assistant), while reviewing my slightly elevated fasting glucose results, I took the opportunity to see what the Afrezza script process would be like. After the weight discussion and the motivational discussion which was much appreciated, his first suggestion was metaform, then DPP-4 (Januvia). I asked about Afrezza but he'd never heard of it. I was politely pushy and he took a few minutes out of the exam room to check what Afrezza was. I was particularly curious after reading various comments on SA that physicians and PA-C's might not be writing scripts initially. Instead, deferring to Endo's to supervise the new patients. When he returned to the exam, his comment was that insulin therapy should not be the first step. I countered one last time that I'd read up on this new drug quite a bit and understood it had good potential for pre-diabetic patients. He still wasn't comfortable so I acquiesced but asked for script anyway, just for a souvenir, with the promise that I wouldn't use it. He agreed and I asked for an old fashioned hand written script so I could make sure it wasn't submitted to insurance and also to experience the reaction at the pharmacy. At Walgreens, no one had heard of it, couldn't find it in the computer, and said it wasn't available. There were 4 people on duty and all got involved. After we got past the spelling (which wasn't Akrezza), they brought right it up. It wasn't in stock but they said 24 hours delivery and $296.99 for 90- 4 unit cartridges as a cash price. There were three other combinations of 4's and 8s, but they were all the same price. It's 24 hours later, and I just got an email ready for pick up so they came through as promised. I like to get one. I'm little bit of value guy. Can you DM if you are interested in selling one inhaler and some cartridges? I'll send you a check in prepaid. |
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Post by biotec on Feb 5, 2015 19:41:53 GMT -5
At my doctor's appointment (certified physician's assistant), while reviewing my slightly elevated fasting glucose results, I took the opportunity to see what the Afrezza script process would be like. After the weight discussion and the motivational discussion which was much appreciated, his first suggestion was metaform, then DPP-4 (Januvia). I asked about Afrezza but he'd never heard of it. I was politely pushy and he took a few minutes out of the exam room to check what Afrezza was. I was particularly curious after reading various comments on SA that physicians and PA-C's might not be writing scripts initially. Instead, deferring to Endo's to supervise the new patients. When he returned to the exam, his comment was that insulin therapy should not be the first step. I countered one last time that I'd read up on this new drug quite a bit and understood it had good potential for pre-diabetic patients. He still wasn't comfortable so I acquiesced but asked for script anyway, just for a souvenir, with the promise that I wouldn't use it. He agreed and I asked for an old fashioned hand written script so I could make sure it wasn't submitted to insurance and also to experience the reaction at the pharmacy. At Walgreens, no one had heard of it, couldn't find it in the computer, and said it wasn't available. There were 4 people on duty and all got involved. After we got past the spelling (which wasn't Akrezza), they brought right it up. It wasn't in stock but they said 24 hours delivery and $296.99 for 90- 4 unit cartridges as a cash price. There were three other combinations of 4's and 8s, but they were all the same price. It's 24 hours later, and I just got an email ready for pick up so they came through as promised. I like to get one. I'm little bit of value guy. Can you DM if you are interested in selling one inhaler and some cartridges? I'll send you a check in prepaid. Wow people WTF. Why do you want it for? Are you that much in need for it? You sound like a kid on Xmas morning, Are you going to sleep with it under your pillow? Hug it and name it? Some times it sounds like a bunch of kids on this forum! |
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Post by BD on Feb 5, 2015 19:51:04 GMT -5
Well, biotec, perhaps the feeling of relief that circumstances have brought to the community does make some of us feel like a kid in a candy store. So if someone wants to feel like it's Xmas morning, you don't have to respond as the Grinch... how about just ignoring it?
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Post by gomnkd on Feb 5, 2015 19:55:36 GMT -5
I've put several hundred hours to understand this co, setup a blog, wrote hundred articles. It is just more than a stock for me. The Engineer in me wants to see how it is designed.
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Post by spiro on Feb 5, 2015 20:01:34 GMT -5
BTW, Spiro wants one too, there must be a black market somewhere. Maybe next month, some of the early users will sell a couple on Ebay. Help us out here Baba. In case some of the shorts here haven't noticed, MNKD has been up 10 out of the last 11 trading sessions. Nice little trend.
Spiro here
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Post by babaoriley on Feb 5, 2015 20:07:56 GMT -5
Spiro, like a tenant improvement contractor I know once said, in a heavy Latino accent, "this is America, you can get what you want, you just have to pay for it."
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Post by notamnkdmillionaire on Feb 5, 2015 20:10:35 GMT -5
BTW, Spiro wants one too, there must be a black market somewhere. Maybe next month, some of the early users will sell couple on Ebay. Help us out here Baba. In case some of the shorts here haven't noticed, MNKD has been up 10 out of the last 11 trading sessions. Nice little trend. Spiro here Start hanging out at gyms and get friendly with bodybuilders. See if they know about it yet as I am guessing that those who use insulin will surely become interested in Afrezza. And what cigars do you smoke? |
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Post by nadathing on Feb 5, 2015 20:23:48 GMT -5
Going low carb is a good idea. I was told to limit it to 60 grams at a meal. I usually consume 30-45. I am not obese (205# and 6'1" with a large frame). My morning readings were always 180-220 regardless of what I did. Daily readings were 120-140. Using Bydureon for 4+ years (includes a 3 year P3 trial) I have had consistant morning readings of 90-110. My A1c went from the 7's to 5.2 at my checkup last July and 5.8 last month. I'm going to ask about Afrezza in July at my next appointment. I am curious if using Afrezza will eliminate my need for Bydureon. I would like to stop Bydureon and just use Afrezza for 6 months to see what the results are.
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Post by biotec on Feb 5, 2015 20:33:59 GMT -5
I've put several hundred hours to understand this co, setup a blog, wrote hundred articles. It is just more than a stock for me. The Engineer in me wants to see how it is designed. After all that work you have done you want to know how its designed? Ive seen so many pics and vidio of the dreamboat ( its a plastic inhaler not a new ferrari) And you wrote hundred of articles? The way it sounds there will be more Scripts for non-diabetics then diabetics. |
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Post by savzak on Feb 5, 2015 20:45:27 GMT -5
BTW, Spiro wants one too, there must be a black market somewhere. Maybe next month, some of the early users will sell couple on Ebay. Help us out here Baba. In case some of the shorts here haven't noticed, MNKD has been up 10 out of the last 11 trading sessions. Nice little trend. Spiro here I want a dreamboat to go with my Pokemon and beanie baby collection. But I'll wait and get a used one out of a trash can. |
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Post by chauffe00 on Feb 5, 2015 20:46:37 GMT -5
BTW, Spiro wants one too, there must be a black market somewhere. Maybe next month, some of the early users will sell couple on Ebay. Help us out here Baba. In case some of the shorts here haven't noticed, MNKD has been up 10 out of the last 11 trading sessions. Nice little trend. Spiro here I want one also - I spread the word as much as I can - I am fortunate enough as of now to not be a victim of the disease - but this stock / company has me emotionally attached - I truly believe it can help a lot of people - and that TS is the future - here's to another up day tomorrow and hopefully we never look back |
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Post by afrizzle on Feb 5, 2015 20:48:10 GMT -5
I like to get one. I'm little bit of value guy. Can you DM if you are interested in selling one inhaler and some cartridges? I'll send you a check in prepaid. Wow people WTF. Why do you want it for? Are you that much in need for it? You sound like a kid on Xmas morning, Are you going to sleep with it under your pillow? Hug it and name it? Some times it sounds like a bunch of kids on this forum! its not a need it's a want. I'm a fan of Milton Friedman's philosophy of free to choose. I'm heavily invested, want, and can afford a sample. You probably wouldn't approve of what's in my garage either. |
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Post by savzak on Feb 5, 2015 21:02:23 GMT -5
Wow people WTF. Why do you want it for? Are you that much in need for it? You sound like a kid on Xmas morning, Are you going to sleep with it under your pillow? Hug it and name it? Some times it sounds like a bunch of kids on this forum! its not a need it's a want. I'm a fan of Milton Friedman's philosophy of free to choose. I'm heavily invested, want, and can afford a sample. You probably wouldn't approve of what's in my garage either. Milton Friedman's Free To Choose. EXCELLENT! It's good to find a kindred spirit. Have you read Bastiat? Hayek? Mises? Free markets only exist in a free society where INDIVIDUAL liberty reigns. |
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