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Acronyms and References

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Automated insulin delivery. insulin carb ratio. Insulin on board. NPH (intermediate insulin). Regular insulin. Basal Insulin Management in T1D. Bolus Insulin Management in T1D. Using CGMs, Insulin Pens, and Pumps. The post Acronyms and References appeared first on Insulin Nation.

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FDA Approves Fast-Acting Fiasp Insulin

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Novo Nordisk announced on September 29th, 2017 that it has received FDA market approval for its new fast-acting insulin, Fiasp*. This was the second attempt by Novo Nordisk to gain the FDA’s approval for the long-anticipated fast-acting insulin. Fiasp is being touted as a faster-acting fast-acting insulin.

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Why Does Pen Usage Lag in the U.S.?

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lag behind other developed countries in adopting the insulin pen, once called the “iPod for insulin delivery”? It’s not because the pen is inferior to the syringe in insulin delivery. But as the price difference between the two has decreased, insurance coverage of insulin pens has increased, he says.