Hey all. Back in September, I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at 21. It was tough to hear at first but I felt really confident I could turn my life around, and so far it’s gone great. My endocrinologist prescribed me with Mounjaro and Dexcom G7 sensors, and both have been saints for me. With thos
I like my libre. Even if you had to pay for it, it’s around $100 for 2 a month. They last 15 days. Also if you can. See if you can get on state insurance. They cover everything at a lower cost. But they will be stricter with getting things covered. If your A1c is now 5.8, are you even a diabetic anymore?
I’ll have to see about Libre and talk to my doctor, it could be a cheaper option, especially if the prices you’re saying are true. I had a good experience with the Libre 3 when doing a trial run thanks to my university.
As for state insurance? I highly doubt it. I’m still a dependent if my parents and they pay for most things in my life. My dads the only one working and he makes $300k+ a year so Medicaid is out of the question.
Technically yeah I still am since I would need to go off of Mounjaro for around a year and keep a low A1C to officially go into remission. The Mounjaro has helped a ton with weight loss, and it’s still at an affordable price so my doctor thinks it’s best if I stay on it for the time being, I’m still 315 pounds so there’s a lot of work left to do
Well keep up the good work. Also look into coupons for the libres as well. When I first started using them, I was paying $20 a month.
Even at $100 a month, that’s massively cheaper than $1000/month for Mounjaro.
I’m loathe to change, because it’s worked for me… (and helps w/ weight control too!! No small thing).
I’m not talking about mounjaro. I’m talking about libre sensors.
If you had documented T2D when UNTREATED ~ my NP says you still have the issue…it’s just being treated by the Mounjaro. 🙏. I hope so, as I’m in the same boat.
Yes, I can see why you want to stick w/ Mounjaro… I’m just wondering about the “generic” GLP-1 meds, advertised at lower prices?
Ha! Not in Texas.
Do you still have to use test strips w/ Libre? What model do you use?
I’m unable to use a regular monitor. My hands no longer work. Most of the test strips go to waste and why bother that expense.
I thought maybe prices would come down, w/all the GLP-1’s out there being used for weight loss ~ but NOPE. $1000 a month for Mounjaro, which has worked for me (and helped me drop nearly 100 lbs!). So, my T2D has improved but not eliminated by the weight loss.
Despite having what I thought was pretty decent employer health care plan (which we do pay for monthly), there’s a hefty deductible, that bites at the New Year ~ especially with Eliquis cost about $1000 / mth as well. With serious issues (Pulmonary Embolisms) an Asprin per day (which works for my partner w/ Afib ~ cardiologist approved).
YES ~ at these prices ~ definitely don’t want to risk another (expensive) dud batch of Dexcom sensors!
BTW, my little monitor comes up with a message that basically says ”Defective Sensor
In my opinion the idea that higher availability of GLP-1 drugs leads to lower prices is the same vibe as thinking trickle-down economics work. It's just... not going to happen, they'll charge the highest amount they can get away with at every opportunity.
Is Libre just as good / easy to use as Dexcoms (when they work)?