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Post by agedhippie on May 19, 2016 7:25:32 GMT -5
That's simply wrong and I say that as a pump user. Really? Which pump are you on that totally eliminates the need for mealtime injections? Because that would be the artificial pancreas which isn't commercially available yet. Omnipod. Come mealtime I tell the pump how many units I want and how and it delivers it - no injections involved. Before this I has an Animas pump but I don't like tubing. |
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Post by tripoley on May 19, 2016 7:37:28 GMT -5
Really? Which pump are you on that totally eliminates the need for mealtime injections? Because that would be the artificial pancreas which isn't commercially available yet. Omnipod. Come mealtime I tell the pump how many units I want and how and it delivers it - no injections involved. Before this I has an Animas pump but I don't like tubing. Okay, it's still subcutaneous and has the same PK/PD as the RAAs. And you never have to take an injection when the pump doesn't quite get it right because of scar tissue, etc? |
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Post by mnholdem on May 19, 2016 7:39:52 GMT -5
Fact: Insulin pumps are programmable with both basal and bolus settings. Investors in MNKD stock should do some research to learn how today's insulin pumps work. For example, Medtronics provides a website which covers basic basal/bolus settings.
www.medtronicdiabetes.com/customer-support/device-settings-and-features/bolus-settings/bolus-wizard-settings
I readily admit that I am limited in my understanding of all the pros/cons of living life while being fitted with an insulin pump but, as I understand it, for a Type I diabetic who uses a modern insulin pump, insulin injections are only required on an emergency basis, such as when the pump is not working or is not available.
I also find the discussion of Afrezza users stating that they no longer need an insulin pump to be very interesting. With my limited understanding, it seems to me that the debate centers around which medical technology provides the better control. There is no one-solution-fits all, especially with a disease as varying and complicated as diabetes.
It really is the responsibility of the patient to educate himself/herself on the various treatment options. Unfortunately, children are unable to decide for themselves and, frankly, there are many adults who don't want to be bothered and who simply rely on their medical professional for advice. When it comes to evaluating diabetes treatment options even the term, "in control" is subject to various interpretations.
Ultimately, the choice belongs to the patient as to which specific treatment option is best suited to his/her means and lifestyle.
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Of course, the BPM's and healthcare payers also have differing opinions than diabetes patients of what constitutes "best treatment". That area is an entire field of study in of itself.  
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Post by agedhippie on May 19, 2016 7:55:03 GMT -5
Omnipod. Come mealtime I tell the pump how many units I want and how and it delivers it - no injections involved. Before this I has an Animas pump but I don't like tubing. Okay, it's still subcutaneous and has the same PK/PD as the RAAs. And you never have to take an injection when the pump doesn't quite get it right because of scar tissue, etc? The only time I inject when I am on a pump is when I get an occlusion that I cannot clear and that doesn't really happen with an Omnipod as there is no tubing. I inject into my arms where there is scar tissue from over the years, I have the pump on my abdomen where there isn't scar tissue. I would like faster clearance on analogs but the rest is ok especially with a pump. Plus I get delivery modes for free that have to be done manually with injections or Afrezza. |
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Post by lakon on May 19, 2016 10:26:45 GMT -5
Okay, it's still subcutaneous and has the same PK/PD as the RAAs. And you never have to take an injection when the pump doesn't quite get it right because of scar tissue, etc? The only time I inject when I am on a pump is when I get an occlusion that I cannot clear and that doesn't really happen with an Omnipod as there is no tubing. I inject into my arms where there is scar tissue from over the years, I have the pump on my abdomen where there isn't scar tissue. I would like faster clearance on analogs but the rest is ok especially with a pump. Plus I get delivery modes for free that have to be done manually with injections or Afrezza. From Mike's twitter feed, Al Mann still taking you to school: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoPpCWWyh-8RAA's are not good enough. That's the problem. You can get better results with far less effort and impact to your life. That's the bottom line. |
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Post by slugworth008 on May 19, 2016 11:12:18 GMT -5
This represents just one (1) month of insulin injections for a diabetic patient. This is a very powerful visual. Absolutely awesome marketing piece - if used. |
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Post by bradleysbest on May 19, 2016 11:13:35 GMT -5
All of these facts & images need to be displayed & presented to the doctors at the ADA next month!
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Post by centralcoastinvestor on May 19, 2016 12:29:20 GMT -5
Another Tweet today:
Mike Castagna
Mike Castagna – @castagna2011
A Team is in place! Thank you to everyone who accepted offers this week. One last opening let's see who the lucky person will be! #winning!
Someone on YMB said that Mike had tweeted that there were 5000 applicants for 50 jobs. I went to find that tweet but it wasn't there. It would not surprise me if they did have that kind of response. The sales team is hired and I am sure the advertising theme is done or near done. Exciting times.
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Post by me on May 19, 2016 17:25:34 GMT -5
Another Tweet today: Mike Castagna Mike Castagna – @castagna2011 A Team is in place! Thank you to everyone who accepted offers this week. One last opening let's see who the lucky person will be! #winning! Someone on YMB said that Mike had tweeted that there were 5000 applicants for 50 jobs. I went to find that tweet but it wasn't there. It would not surprise me if they did have that kind of response. The sales team is hired and I am sure the advertising theme is done or near done. Exciting times. I can't verify that he tweeted this as I'm not on Twitter, but this is what he said at the ASM. |
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Post by liane on May 19, 2016 17:42:28 GMT -5
Yes, Mike did say that at the meeting. Got to meet the guy. He's the real deal, incredibly knowledgeable and connected. We're in good hands!
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Post by centralcoastinvestor on May 19, 2016 17:52:12 GMT -5
Yes, Mike did say that at the meeting. Got to meet the guy. He's the real deal, incredibly knowledgeable and connected. We're in good hands! So he did say they had 5000 applicants for 50 jobs? It is so cool that Mike could hire the very best talent. Are things starting to break our way? Fingers crossed.  |
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Post by ilovekauai on May 19, 2016 17:57:26 GMT -5
Liane: That makes me so happy to hear this! Best news all week long! Thank you.
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Post by mnholdem on May 19, 2016 18:23:19 GMT -5
Liane: That makes me so happy to hear this! Best news all week long! Thank you. Developing a sales force where you have the luxury of cherry-picking sales reps with track records of getting results? I imagine that sounds pretty good to many MNKD shareholders. |
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Post by liane on May 19, 2016 18:27:56 GMT -5
Liane: That makes me so happy to hear this! Best news all week long! Thank you. Developing a sales force where you have the luxury of cherry-picking sales reps with track records of getting results? I imagine that sounds pretty good to many MNKD shareholders. And they have diabetes experience! |
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Post by bradleysbest on May 19, 2016 22:15:37 GMT -5
Hopefully the ADA opens some of these dinosaur doctors eyes. That combined with the NEW sales team & launch should at least get script numbers trending up during Q3. Lets go Big Mike!
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