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BlueToTheBone

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58. what are you injecting? Victosa?
Thu Apr 25, 2013, 01:28 PM
Apr 2013

We looked at that, but the high rate of pancreatitis was a big turn off and we've decided to stay with insulin. Good luck and glad you have a real doctor.

I am so happy for you!!! peace13 Apr 2013 #1
Thank you. eom mrmpa Apr 2013 #2
yes. Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #3
That is really wonderful news. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #4
Disagree, You still went through way too much trouble. busterbrown Apr 2013 #5
Yes and no michigandem58 Apr 2013 #6
My doctor is like this too Marrah_G Apr 2013 #7
Doctors were allies when I was broke Warpy Apr 2013 #8
Nothing more drastic than blindness... narnian60 Apr 2013 #12
When I get sick, I don't fool around. Warpy Apr 2013 #19
I am so sorry. hollysmom Apr 2013 #9
Just got back from Costco half hour ago............ mrmpa Apr 2013 #10
I out the links there because the friend that got the cheaper price at costco hollysmom Apr 2013 #20
Very often the maker of the drugs you use kurtzapril4 Apr 2013 #53
Most doctors will do a small amount of what you could call pro bono in taking Cleita Apr 2013 #11
The old way. Free for those who cannot afford it. But back then we did not have the things that were jwirr Apr 2013 #13
My endocrinologist gives me samples of some of my meds I just cannot afford, even with a copay DainBramaged Apr 2013 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author zarnon61 Apr 2013 #15
Wow! Rider3 Apr 2013 #16
That's excellent. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #17
Have you checked with the pharmaceutical if you can get free drugs? LittleBlue Apr 2013 #18
Yep I did,.............. mrmpa Apr 2013 #26
Glad to hear it LittleBlue Apr 2013 #33
I'm happy for you Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #21
That is wonderful TxDemChem Apr 2013 #22
If my friend had been treated that way, she'd be alive today. mountain grammy Apr 2013 #23
Tell this to everyone. There are people like me who are insured, and would like to make Squinch Apr 2013 #24
No he's in western Pennsylvania......eom mrmpa Apr 2013 #25
Huh? EC Apr 2013 #27
This is wonderful news Gothmog Apr 2013 #28
I respectfully disagree that this is how it should work. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #29
Touche & I wish there was medicare for all...............eom mrmpa Apr 2013 #35
Yessirrrreeeee! ReRe Apr 2013 #30
Providers/doctors are definitely not the issue in most cases... Triana Apr 2013 #31
+1 lunasun Apr 2013 #41
I'm a type-I diabetic and long term unemployed. Check with social services where you live. TexasTowelie Apr 2013 #32
that made me smile!!! BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #34
Wonderful! Actually, where I live, that's the way it actually is for SOME medical care.... tpsbmam Apr 2013 #36
good doctor... spanone Apr 2013 #37
Agree! gateley Apr 2013 #38
No really it isn't. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #39
+1 n/t area51 Apr 2013 #50
I feel guilty now for having a four months supply of insulin. Jennicut Apr 2013 #40
You just gave me a little bit of faith in the system DonRedwood Apr 2013 #42
I'm in the same boat... B Stieg Apr 2013 #43
When both my husband and I were unemployed Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #44
You may be eligible for Obamacare now. MoonchildCA Apr 2013 #45
Suspended here in PA............... mrmpa Apr 2013 #47
Here's the link to find the PCIP plans in all 50 states. Ms. Toad Apr 2013 #51
Not really. Yes, you got it for free. caseymoz Apr 2013 #46
You're lucky! I have an asshole for a doctor! DearHeart Apr 2013 #48
take him a chicken. pansypoo53219 Apr 2013 #49
Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #52
emergency room visit California Expat Apr 2013 #54
That is wonderful. Chemisse Apr 2013 #55
Good people! Got MS injections for FREE! caledesi Apr 2013 #56
Beautiful story! Thanks for sharing! tofuandbeer Apr 2013 #57
what are you injecting? Victosa? BlueToTheBone Apr 2013 #58
Levemir.............. mrmpa Apr 2013 #59
I haven't heard of the this one. BlueToTheBone Apr 2013 #60
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