Comments on: ADA PostGrad Sessions

By: AmyT

AmyT — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 15:54:00 +0000

Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

To Jason: yes, I attended this and other conferences as press. Entrance fees are quite steep indeed, and to be truthful, most of the session content is highly scientfic and therefore of little immediate use to us patient types

To Zazzy: apologies if the term “these people” came across as derogatory. This particular talk happened to focus on the many, many people in low socio-economic situations who could benefit from insulin, but are not likely to do so based on the factors described. Naturally, there are millions more Type 2s who do not fall into this category.

By: Zazzy

Zazzy — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 03:56:50 +0000

There are certainly pros and cons of insulin but I think fear of needles has got to be the least of the concerns. If cost is a concern, and it is, inhalable insulin is hardly the answer.

I’m a little concerned about the apparent profiling of type 2s and the attitude about “these people.” It’s sad that the article only sites poor and uneducated people. While there are risks groups among the poor, stereotyping type 2s as poor and uneducated is not likely to break down barriers in my opinion.

By: JasonJayhawk

JasonJayhawk — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:59:43 +0000

Are you able to get into this conference at no or little charge? I’ve always wanted to go to one, but I’m not a “professional,” and the entry fees seem quite steep (I could buy a lot of test strips/insulin with that fee)!

By: Johnboy

Johnboy — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:14:36 +0000

Thanks for the tip on the BD Safeclip. I think I will spring for one.

As for the Sidekick, while not as good as “free,” I notices this was on sale this week at Walgreens for 29.99. I have no idea how good a deal this is.

By: The Dogfather

The Dogfather — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:14:58 +0000

I too found the Type 2 insulin debate interesting. I’m not sure how I feel about it. Needles don’t frighten me, and taking a single shot at bedtime doesn’t sound that terrible. Nor would it bother me to be on insulin from the standpoint of a “last resort”. I think of all the Type 1′s I’ve heard about who live long lives on insulin. The only two things that worry me about it are possible hypoglycemic events while I’m asleep, and possible weight gain. If one already suffers from insulin resistance then it stands to reason that insulin therapy will certainly result in weight gain. I’m just now enjoying the results of losing 35 pounds. Perhaps I would be more willing to try it when I’ve lost another 50 pounds.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 17:25:58 +0000

Thank you for your mention of the insulin/type 2 debate. Very interesting…

By: Millie

Millie — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:53:49 +0000

I purchased one of the Sidekicks from my local drug store. I have found that every time I checked it at the same time as my regular One Touch UltraSmart meter that the Sidekick was higher.
But it is still convenient to have in my desk drawer at work for when I feel I need to check my BG.