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Post by agusta on Aug 26, 2016 15:24:48 GMT -5
Can't afford 25,000 but bought another 2,500 shares on 8/24 for .90 cents. Now own 58,000 shares in 3 accounts. A lot for my husband and I - if we lose we are screwed. My faith in BioMeds will be shattered as a recently diagnoised Type 2 and stockholder for the last 7 years. This is life changing for the Diabetic c
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Post by promann on Aug 26, 2016 15:42:56 GMT -5
Can't afford 25,000 but bought another 2,500 shares on 8/24 for .90 cents. Now own 58,000 shares in 3 accounts. A lot for my husband and I - if we lose we are screwed. My faith in BioMeds will be shattered as a recently diagnoised Type 2 and stockholder for the last 7 years. This is life changing for the Diabetic c My Wife and I are riding in the same boat with you.. I have been buying with everything we have the last 2 buys this week were 1,500 at .92 and 800 at .89 mortgage payment will be late this month.. we own a total of 32,450 shares in 4 different accounts. we have been in MNKD for 4 long years. Good Luck ship mate !
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Post by op2778 on Aug 26, 2016 15:53:55 GMT -5
Hello to both of you. People just want to say to you, that's not The way you invest in a stock like MNKD. Dont take me wrong (I'm long too) but i can afford to lose (If things get extremely wrong).
Try not to Buy more, specially If Your money is invested here. This could be a very long wait and i know some of you are here since too long. Beside, we could face a diluition to raise capital and that will mean that our shares will be worth less.
We believe in The product and TS, that's ok, but try to avoid this kind of mistakes.
Good luck to us, OP
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Post by kc on Aug 26, 2016 16:10:13 GMT -5
Can't afford 25,000 but bought another 2,500 shares on 8/24 for .90 cents. Now own 58,000 shares in 3 accounts. A lot for my husband and I - if we lose we are screwed. My faith in BioMeds will be shattered as a recently diagnoised Type 2 and stockholder for the last 7 years. This is life changing for the Diabetic c My Wife and I are riding in the same boat with you.. I have been buying with everything we have the last 2 buys this week were 1,500 at .92 and 800 at .89 mortgage payment will be late this month.. we own a total of 32,450 shares in 4 different accounts. we have been in MNKD for 4 long years. Good Luck ship mate !
Should never bet a mortgage payment or money you can't afford to lose if the stock goes to Zero. I hope that MannKind does not do that as I have invested way too much money myself and it would be very painful to have a carry forward loss that might never be able to be made up in my lifetime. Foolishly or smartly I couldn't even follow my own advice and added another 13,000 shares to my MannKind investment today. Smartly if the shares go up it will help reduce my average cost basis which is probably higher than most on the board as I have shares all the way up to $10.00 per share down to .78 per shares. My only really hope is that we get to see the day that the stock gets above everyone's average.
A great product for Diabetics but a company that was destroyed in from 2010 until early 2016. Current management is not the issue They have done their job but perhaps too little too late. The only thing to save our ASS will be positive scripts in the late 3rd or 4th quarter, along with a potential label change.
Lets hope for the best.
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Post by mannmade on Aug 26, 2016 17:15:41 GMT -5
Good afternoon, I too am a MannKind addict... I also own way too much for a rational and smart investor with some experience. However, unlike some "others" on this board I am allowing my emotions and feelings to be a part of my decision making. I made this investment for the returns of course... but it is much more than that to me. I have a brother who has been a T1 since he was 8. Diabetes ruined his life as some of you know from my previous postings. As kids my parents would not let him out of their sight, let alone go camping in the Grand Canyon as his two other brothers did at the ages of 12 and 15. In college we used to get constant calls from his roommate that he was found unconscious in a pool of vomit in his room and was now at the hospital. Cut to today and at the age of 58 he has been having his eyes cauterized, is on dialysis and is waiting for a kidney/pancreas transplant. Not to mention the psychological affects it has had on him over the years. And then there is knowing Al Mann to a limited degree... He devoted much of his life and personal fortune to helping people. I have always personally desired to give back and I do so in many simple ways daily (giving an extra tip, picking up litter, being kind to a stranger) and on a more eventful level such as adopting dogs and even my son... (Hope he forgives my using him like this). However, I have always wanted to do something or be a part of something bigger and more global and I think I found it with MannKind. It resonates with me in all the right ways, including with the struggle we face. As odd as it may sound to some I honestly believe that most things worthwhile do not come easy and require a certain amount of time or period of struggle in which we are forced to deal with uncertainly, emotional distress, and often digging deep into our personal psyche and also our pocketbooks or other resources to stay alive when most would otherwise give up. "It is always darkest before the dawn," could have been originally said at the last S/H meeting... But with MannKind we each have the chance to be a part of something that is much bigger than each of us individually. This is something that could literally change not just the way diabetes is treated but the healthcare system itself. It could save millions from suffering and it could save billions in healthcare costs over the first decade of its use. With my stock I place my vote and put my money where my mouth is in support of Al Mann and all that he stood for. Look at most great accomplishments... One main reason the are considered great in hindsight is the epic battle it took to see it to the end when most would have quit long ago... This was Al Mann... And so I/we carry on for him in our small way.
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Post by cjm18 on Aug 26, 2016 17:30:13 GMT -5
Good afternoon, I too am a MannKind addict... I also own way too much for a rational and smart investor with some experience. However, unlike some "others" on this board I am allowing my emotions and feelings to be a part of my decision making. I made this investment for the returns of course... but it is much more than that to me. I have a brother who has been a T1 since he was 8. Diabetes ruined his life as some of you know from my previous postings. As kids my parents would not let him out of their sight, let alone go camping in the Grand Canyon as his two other brothers did at the ages of 12 and 15. In college we used to get constant calls from his roommate that he was found unconscious in a pool of vomit in his room and was now at the hospital. Cut to today and at the age of 58 he has been having his eyes cauterized, is on dialysis and is waiting for a kidney/pancreas transplant. Not to mention the psychological affects it has had on him over the years. And then there is knowing Al Mann to a limited degree... He devoted much of his life and personal fortune to helping people. I have always personally desired to give back and I do so in many simple ways daily (giving a extra tip, picking up a piece of trash, being kind to a stranger) and on a more eventful level such as adopting dogs and even my son... (Hope he forgives my using him like this). However, I have always wanted to do something or be a part of something bigger and more global and I think I found it with MannKind. It resonates with me in all the right ways, including with the struggle we face. As odd as it may sound to some I honestly believe that most things worthwhile do not come easy and require a certain amount of time or period of struggle in which we are forced to deal with uncertainly, emotional distress, and often digging deep into our personal psyche and also our pocketbooks or other resources to stay alive when most would otherwise give up. "It is always darkest before the dawn," could have been originally said at the last S/H meeting... But with MannKind we each have the chance to be a part of something that is much bigger than each of us individually. This is something that could literally change not just the way diabetes is treated but the healthcare system itself. It could save millions from suffering and it could save billions in healthcare costs over the first decade of its use. With my stock I place my vote and put my money where my mouth is in support of Al Mann and all that he stood for. Look at most great accomplishments... One main reason the are considered great in hindsight is the epic battle it took to see it to the end when most would have quit long ago... This was Al Mann... And so I/we carry on for him in our small way. Great post. The better care aspect has been discussed a lot but the cost savings to society is often overlooked. Insurers should take notice. We are in the same boat. I have invested for personal reasons. My dad had a heart attack about 10 years after his diabetes diagnosis. This drug can lower the risk of heart attacks. This isn't common knowledge yet. In a way afrezza is being penalized for being ahead of its time. klljinvestments.blogspot.com/p/afrezza-paradigm-shift.html?m=1"Up to 75% of all deaths in Type 2 Diabetic patients are a result of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD.) There is a growing body of evidence that better control of post prandial glucose (PPG,) can substantially reduce CVD risk. Post prandial Glucose is the amount of glucose in the blood that exists after eating a meal, usually measured at 1-2 hours. Hence PPG is emerging as a legitimate therapeutic target to minimise CVD risk.” So not only is achieving a HbA1c under 6.5% an important treatment goal with managing diabetes, so is controlling post-prandial glucose levels in order to decrease the greatest risk of death among diabetics. The current standard of care for the treatment of diabetes primarily focuses on HbA1c reduction and not PPG."
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Post by slugworth008 on Aug 26, 2016 17:53:50 GMT -5
Good afternoon, I too am a MannKind addict... I also own way too much for a rational and smart investor with some experience. However, unlike some "others" on this board I am allowing my emotions and feelings to be a part of my decision making. I made this investment for the returns of course... but it is much more than that to me. I have a brother who has been a T1 since he was 8. Diabetes ruined his life as some of you know from my previous postings. As kids my parents would not let him out of their sight, let alone go camping in the Grand Canyon as his two other brothers did at the ages of 12 and 15. In college we used to get constant calls from his roommate that he was found unconscious in a pool of vomit in his room and was now at the hospital. Cut to today and at the age of 58 he has been having his eyes cauterized, is on dialysis and is waiting for a kidney/pancreas transplant. Not to mention the psychological affects it has had on him over the years. And then there is knowing Al Mann to a limited degree... He devoted much of his life and personal fortune to helping people. I have always personally desired to give back and I do so in many simple ways daily (giving an extra tip, picking up litter, being kind to a stranger) and on a more eventful level such as adopting dogs and even my son... (Hope he forgives my using him like this). However, I have always wanted to do something or be a part of something bigger and more global and I think I found it with MannKind. It resonates with me in all the right ways, including with the struggle we face. As odd as it may sound to some I honestly believe that most things worthwhile do not come easy and require a certain amount of time or period of struggle in which we are forced to deal with uncertainly, emotional distress, and often digging deep into our personal psyche and also our pocketbooks or other resources to stay alive when most would otherwise give up. "It is always darkest before the dawn," could have been originally said at the last S/H meeting... But with MannKind we each have the chance to be a part of something that is much bigger than each of us individually. This is something that could literally change not just the way diabetes is treated but the healthcare system itself. It could save millions from suffering and it could save billions in healthcare costs over the first decade of its use. With my stock I place my vote and put my money where my mouth is in support of Al Mann and all that he stood for. Look at most great accomplishments... One main reason the are considered great in hindsight is the epic battle it took to see it to the end when most would have quit long ago... This was Al Mann... And so I/we carry on for him in our small way. Exceptionally well said Sir!!!!
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Post by tayl5 on Aug 26, 2016 23:48:00 GMT -5
Ok, my turn. My name is tayl5 and I'm a MannKind addict.
I started using after the first CRL. Not too much, just buying socially. I felt the high when it went to 9 (I started buying when it was 2--not diluted 2--the good stuff). When the PPS crashed after the second CRL, I doubled down and swore that if it ever went back to 9, I'd sell at least half, no matter what. I was ready to push the button when the shorts were panicking after the approval and the price was over 10, but I was at Sun-Moon Lake in Taiwan and late for a ferry and didn't pull the trigger. That was one expensive boat ride.
It's all a blur now, buying more when the price went down, holding strong when the price went up. Thinking the endos and GPs and the PWDs and the WMDs and the DMVs would eventually get a grip and see the righteousness of buying and prescribing Afrezza. I didn't loan out shares, didn't hedge or straddle, didn't do a triple Lutz into a pike position. I just bought and held.
I'm not diabetic, I don't know anyone who is more than mildly diabetic. I'm impressed by Al Mann, impressed by the technology, impressed by MannKind's tenacity, and outraged by the obstacles this small company has faced in bringing this drug to market. It's a remarkable case study.
I have 32,000 shares. No idea what my cost average is but I'm down a lot. Fortunately I can afford to lose it, especially if I don't tell my wife (I will). I expect MannKind to succeed in the end, It's an expectation from my heart, not my head.
I appreciate the work Matt and Mike and all the good folks at MannKind are doing to make me not look like an idiot, and also to deliver this remarkable drug to diabetics. I also appreciate the contributors on this board, even the fake newbies, pseudo-longs and obvious shorts.
Thanks for listening.
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Post by itrade on Aug 27, 2016 6:42:26 GMT -5
Still holding...since $10 :/ and will continue to hold until we fly or sink! Go MannKind!
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Post by saxcmann on Aug 27, 2016 10:07:54 GMT -5
Good afternoon, I too am a MannKind addict... I also own way too much for a rational and smart investor with some experience. However, unlike some "others" on this board I am allowing my emotions and feelings to be a part of my decision making. I made this investment for the returns of course... but it is much more than that to me. I have a brother who has been a T1 since he was 8. Diabetes ruined his life as some of you know from my previous postings. As kids my parents would not let him out of their sight, let alone go camping in the Grand Canyon as his two other brothers did at the ages of 12 and 15. In college we used to get constant calls from his roommate that he was found unconscious in a pool of vomit in his room and was now at the hospital. Cut to today and at the age of 58 he has been having his eyes cauterized, is on dialysis and is waiting for a kidney/pancreas transplant. Not to mention the psychological affects it has had on him over the years. And then there is knowing Al Mann to a limited degree... He devoted much of his life and personal fortune to helping people. I have always personally desired to give back and I do so in many simple ways daily (giving an extra tip, picking up litter, being kind to a stranger) and on a more eventful level such as adopting dogs and even my son... (Hope he forgives my using him like this). However, I have always wanted to do something or be a part of something bigger and more global and I think I found it with MannKind. It resonates with me in all the right ways, including with the struggle we face. As odd as it may sound to some I honestly believe that most things worthwhile do not come easy and require a certain amount of time or period of struggle in which we are forced to deal with uncertainly, emotional distress, and often digging deep into our personal psyche and also our pocketbooks or other resources to stay alive when most would otherwise give up. "It is always darkest before the dawn," could have been originally said at the last S/H meeting... But with MannKind we each have the chance to be a part of something that is much bigger than each of us individually. This is something that could literally change not just the way diabetes is treated but the healthcare system itself. It could save millions from suffering and it could save billions in healthcare costs over the first decade of its use. With my stock I place my vote and put my money where my mouth is in support of Al Mann and all that he stood for. Look at most great accomplishments... One main reason the are considered great in hindsight is the epic battle it took to see it to the end when most would have quit long ago... This was Al Mann... And so I/we carry on for him in our small way. Al Mann's family (mnkd trust) has the same vision as Al and won't let Mannkind die anytime soon. People forget the strong resources still available to "stay alive" with Al's family and they will decide when enough is enough. I think Al's trust has communicated this to management and they understand their strong commitment to see this succeed. Mannkind will not be sold anytime soon. MIke C. Has the right plan in place and we'll see scripts turn very soon. Get ready!...news of ultra label change and other product collaboration coming soon! Scripts will rise much higher than Sanofi ever did! GET READY!!
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Post by promann on Aug 27, 2016 10:33:51 GMT -5
Good afternoon, I too am a MannKind addict... I also own way too much for a rational and smart investor with some experience. However, unlike some "others" on this board I am allowing my emotions and feelings to be a part of my decision making. I made this investment for the returns of course... but it is much more than that to me. I have a brother who has been a T1 since he was 8. Diabetes ruined his life as some of you know from my previous postings. As kids my parents would not let him out of their sight, let alone go camping in the Grand Canyon as his two other brothers did at the ages of 12 and 15. In college we used to get constant calls from his roommate that he was found unconscious in a pool of vomit in his room and was now at the hospital. Cut to today and at the age of 58 he has been having his eyes cauterized, is on dialysis and is waiting for a kidney/pancreas transplant. Not to mention the psychological affects it has had on him over the years. And then there is knowing Al Mann to a limited degree... He devoted much of his life and personal fortune to helping people. I have always personally desired to give back and I do so in many simple ways daily (giving an extra tip, picking up litter, being kind to a stranger) and on a more eventful level such as adopting dogs and even my son... (Hope he forgives my using him like this). However, I have always wanted to do something or be a part of something bigger and more global and I think I found it with MannKind. It resonates with me in all the right ways, including with the struggle we face. As odd as it may sound to some I honestly believe that most things worthwhile do not come easy and require a certain amount of time or period of struggle in which we are forced to deal with uncertainly, emotional distress, and often digging deep into our personal psyche and also our pocketbooks or other resources to stay alive when most would otherwise give up. "It is always darkest before the dawn," could have been originally said at the last S/H meeting... But with MannKind we each have the chance to be a part of something that is much bigger than each of us individually. This is something that could literally change not just the way diabetes is treated but the healthcare system itself. It could save millions from suffering and it could save billions in healthcare costs over the first decade of its use. With my stock I place my vote and put my money where my mouth is in support of Al Mann and all that he stood for. Look at most great accomplishments... One main reason the are considered great in hindsight is the epic battle it took to see it to the end when most would have quit long ago... This was Al Mann... And so I/we carry on for him in our small way. Al Mann's family (mnkd trust) has the same vision as Al and won't let Mannkind die anytime soon. People forget the strong resources still available to "stay alive" with Al's family and they will decide when enough is enough. I think Al's trust has communicated this to management and they understand their strong commitment to see this succeed. Mannkind will not be sold anytime soon. MIke C. Has the right plan in place and we'll see scripts turn very soon. Get ready!...news of ultra label change and other product collaboration coming soon! Scripts will rise much higher than Sanofi ever did! GET READY!! I thank You for the positive up lifting comment !! This has been a rough week for us longs and I believe this will turn around also.. Selling is NOT a option stay the coarse Mannkind Strong!
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Post by babaoriley on Aug 27, 2016 11:31:13 GMT -5
"... and on a more eventful level such as adopting dogs and even my son... (Hope he forgives my using him like this)." Mannmade, I'm sure your son won't mind being ranked right behind the dogs. Nice posts from many on this thread, especially on page 3, lots of emotion and genuine feelings. Yes, it's more than an investment for most of us. It's the "un-retire" investment for some.
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Post by babaoriley on Aug 28, 2016 17:20:51 GMT -5
JPG!!!!!!
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Post by gamblerjag on Aug 28, 2016 18:33:26 GMT -5
Many of you are lucky.. I'm in at an average of 3.43.. and hope to be averaged in the 3.20's after next week. (paid once a month)
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Post by garrett on Aug 29, 2016 12:08:02 GMT -5
The purchase of 25,000 shares each (Matt & Mike) and then another 17,500 from Mike really shows no conviction. It seems their intent was more to move the price up back over a buck by showing the market some insider buying.
If they want to give the market a serious indication, they need to make bigger purchases like 100,000 shares each!!
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