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Post by spiro on Jul 8, 2015 11:04:06 GMT -5
Spiro just returned from his followup visit. His PCP called his lab results incredible. She cited his drop in A1c, liver enzymes, ferritin and kidney function enzymes remarkable. She said that his results show how important it is to control high blood glucose. She also said that other patients have begun asking her about Afrezza, but have not been good candidates and/or had insurance issues. She has been visited by an Afrezza rep, who left coupons, but no samples. Of course, Spiro detailed her and gave her a Dreamboat with an empty cartridge. Spiro is certain that his experience today will repeat itself all over the country with numerous doctors and patients during the next 6 month's. Afrezza works great, it' a no-brainer for most diabetics. But of course, they have to find out about it first.
Spiro here
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Post by bradleysbest on Jul 8, 2015 11:17:30 GMT -5
Concerned that a SNY rep would leave coupons but no samples! Come on SNY!
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Post by mdcenter61 on Jul 8, 2015 11:21:17 GMT -5
Great stuff, Spiro, and congrats!!!
I also share some concern in the lack of samples - perhaps the initial sample push was to endos and PCPs are lagging? |
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Post by charlespk on Jul 8, 2015 11:45:26 GMT -5
Spiro , congratulations !!
Agree, that it could be possible that Reps are not giving samples yet to PCP's .
Someone, I believe on this board , mentioned that India has " sugar clinics ".
I am thinking as a scientist and investor that someone should consider opening up Diabetes Treatment Centers, just like there are Cancer Treatments Centers of America.
The centers would be staffed with an endocrinologist , a few PCPs, and perhaps a nurse practioner .
They would get a spirometer from the moment they open so there is no delay in getting that evaluation .
They would discuss obviously all treatments available for diabetes , but would be well informed regarding Affreza and have a slide presentation for pts , where the PK of Afrezza and other insulins are compared, and the ease of use of inhalable insulin
The patient would then decide on the treatment they desire but be well informed .
Any comments , suggestions by any board members are welcome .
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Post by thekindaguyiyam on Jul 8, 2015 12:09:09 GMT -5
another great Spiro story. Best to Spiro wherever he is.
Info but no samples = supply and demand. They need to pick and chose until production can meet demand. It will happen; just a matter of a "system" ramping up as the drug can be manufactured. Funny that the patient provides the doctor with his first dreamboat and used cartridge.
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Post by suebeeee1 on Jul 8, 2015 12:12:37 GMT -5
Spiro , congratulations !! Agree, that it could be possible that Reps are not giving samples yet to PCP's . Someone, I believe on this board , mentioned that India has " sugar clinics ". I am thinking as a scientist and investor that someone should consider opening up Diabetes Treatment Centers, just like there are Cancer Treatments Centers of America. The centers would be staffed with an endocrinologist , a few PCPs, and perhaps a nurse practioner . They would get a spirometer from the moment they open so there is no delay in getting that evaluation . They would discuss obviously all treatments available for diabetes , but would be well informed regarding Affreza and have a slide presentation for pts , where the PK of Afrezza and other insulins are compared, and the ease of use of inhalable insulin The patient would then decide on the treatment they desire but be well informed . Any comments , suggestions by any board members are welcome . LOL! So, it appears you are looking for investors?? I'm sure we could all pony up and get a good sized clinic open in a major US city. It would be the first of many! |
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Post by nccapitalist on Jul 8, 2015 12:54:20 GMT -5
Spiro just returned from his followup visit. His PCP called his lab results incredible. She cited his drop in A1c, liver enzymes, ferritin and kidney function enzymes remarkable. She said that his results show how important it is to control high blood glucose. She also said that other patients have begun asking her about Afrezza, but have not been good candidates and/or had insurance issues. She has been visited by an Afrezza rep, who left coupons, but no samples. Of course, Spiro detailed her and gave her a Dreamboat with an empty cartridge. Spiro is certain that his experience today will repeat itself all over the country with numerous doctors and patients during the next 6 month's. Afrezza works great, it' a no-brainer for most diabetics. But of course, they have to find out about it first. Spiro here Spiro,
Great post and congratulations again with your test numbers!
NC
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Post by robsacher on Jul 9, 2015 7:18:49 GMT -5
charlespk,
Yes, the Afrezza Clinics idea was mine and it is true that Sanofi are launching more than a hundred sugar clinics in India. Thank you for your interest in the idea and for your suggestions.
RS
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Post by spiro on Jul 9, 2015 8:30:10 GMT -5
Spiro also thinks that sugar clinics would be a good idea, but they would need to hire some Sugar Babes to keep the old guys interested.
Spiro here, Fasting BG 94, feeling great
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Post by bradleysbest on Jul 9, 2015 8:48:48 GMT -5
I like it Spiro...Hooters Sugar Clinics!
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Post by spiro on Jul 9, 2015 8:49:48 GMT -5
Greece running out of insulin. This is not good.
"In the affluent suburb of Nea Erythrea, north of Athens, Iosif Perdikaris, a 72-year-old pensioner suffering from diabetes, was looking for insulin, an import made scarce by the ban on foreign bank transfers. When he was told at the third pharmacy he visited that there wasn’t any in stock, he snapped.
“How am I supposed to manage my diabetes without my insulin?” Mr. Perdikaris screamed at the pharmacist."
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Post by spiro on Jul 9, 2015 9:00:39 GMT -5
Avogadro,
They might even get away with charging admission fees.
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Post by notamnkdmillionaire on Jul 9, 2015 9:40:51 GMT -5
Greece running out of insulin. This is not good. "In the affluent suburb of Nea Erythrea, north of Athens, Iosif Perdikaris, a 72-year-old pensioner suffering from diabetes, was looking for insulin, an import made scarce by the ban on foreign bank transfers. When he was told at the third pharmacy he visited that there wasn’t any in stock, he snapped. “How am I supposed to manage my diabetes without my insulin?” Mr. Perdikaris screamed at the pharmacist." This is the horrible byproduct of a socialist country that ends up running out of other people's money. Greece's fate might end up being our fate in a decade or two. |
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Post by savzak on Jul 9, 2015 9:48:33 GMT -5
Greece running out of insulin. This is not good. "In the affluent suburb of Nea Erythrea, north of Athens, Iosif Perdikaris, a 72-year-old pensioner suffering from diabetes, was looking for insulin, an import made scarce by the ban on foreign bank transfers. When he was told at the third pharmacy he visited that there wasn’t any in stock, he snapped. “How am I supposed to manage my diabetes without my insulin?” Mr. Perdikaris screamed at the pharmacist." This is the horrible byproduct of a socialist country that ends up running out of other people's money. Greece's fate might end up being our fate in a decade or two. I would have given this post a hundred thumbs up if the system permitted. |
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