tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post7802802568525948448..comments2024-02-16T13:58:21.051+00:00Comments on Every day ups and downs, a diabetes blog: NovoPen Echo launches in the UKMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-88280891073385187662018-01-22T18:31:38.227+00:002018-01-22T18:31:38.227+00:00Hi Guys the NovoPen 5 is pretty much the same as t...Hi Guys the NovoPen 5 is pretty much the same as the echo but dials up in 1 unit increments Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795934110699307438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-48862019862989900182013-09-05T21:21:09.890+01:002013-09-05T21:21:09.890+01:00Only just bumbled and found myself on your blog!ph...Only just bumbled and found myself on your blog!phew it's so nice to know I'm not alone being a forgetful diabetic!I know how Kate feels.I have been ticking off my doses of insulin in my diary,just to try and make sure I've given myself the insulin.<br />And I certainly didn't know you have to change them every five years!I've had mine for eleven years! Must be museum pieces Bridgetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-71908811176719063912013-06-12T16:30:27.979+01:002013-06-12T16:30:27.979+01:00I am so glad all these new BRILLIANT life changing...I am so glad all these new BRILLIANT life changing products are coming out for children, and so they should be, im all for it being diagnosed T1 for almost 18 years I know how hard being a child diabetic was, but why (at least in my post code)is it that kids are the only ones who are getting the choices, insulin pumps :-( novopen echo, I often go in to autopilot with my injections, more often Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960086259324585424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-75920663116099970542012-11-05T21:26:42.910+00:002012-11-05T21:26:42.910+00:00Thanks for the clarification Anon! I really have n...Thanks for the clarification Anon! I really have no idea where I got the idea it had launched in the US, but I don't seem to be able to find it on the NovoNordisk site today! I hope they do release it in the US - I'm sure there are many people there who would value it.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-46844916496528490562012-11-05T19:25:26.154+00:002012-11-05T19:25:26.154+00:00Novopen Echo never has been and possibly never wil...Novopen Echo never has been and possibly never will be available in USA, I asked novonordisk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-27521785585231245992012-05-18T21:20:49.460+01:002012-05-18T21:20:49.460+01:00Possibly to do with it initially being intended fo...Possibly to do with it initially being intended for children? Having said that I never gave single doses much over 10u when on MDI as large single doses didn't seem to work well. I suppose half units are more relevant to smaller doses too. Shame there is no dose memory pen in production for those who need larger amounts though.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-91727420902018629562012-05-18T19:17:13.119+01:002012-05-18T19:17:13.119+01:00I have just laid my hands on a Novopen Echo! Only ...I have just laid my hands on a Novopen Echo! Only goes up to 30 units in one doseJonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-77577165297567934252012-05-17T00:55:12.205+01:002012-05-17T00:55:12.205+01:00NovoPen ®
NovoPen® 4 Silver
NovoPen®...NovoPen ® <br /><br />NovoPen® 4 Silver<br />NovoPen® 4 Blue<br />NovoPen Echo® Blue<br />NovoPen Echo® Red<br />NovoPen® Demi<br />NovoPen® Junior Green<br />NovoPen® Junior Yellow<br />NovoPen® 3 PenMate®<br /><br />PIP Code®<br /><br />340-1544®<br />340-1551®<br />368-7076®<br />368-7365®<br />270-7024®<br />282-1015®<br />282-1023®<br />344-9741®Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-13196054151363315282012-03-27T13:31:46.949+01:002012-03-27T13:31:46.949+01:00Hi Owetta - Not sure why it isn't listed in th...Hi Owetta - Not sure why it isn't listed in the BNF, and I don't know the PIP code, but I am in contact with a fair few people on various diabetes forums who have managed to get one prescribed by their GP and/or DSN. Perhaps a local pharmacy could help with the relevant codes if your GP is a little reluctant to look them up?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-1969225995100865222012-03-27T12:57:53.660+01:002012-03-27T12:57:53.660+01:00Do you know how to get hold of one of these pens f...Do you know how to get hold of one of these pens from the NHS? <br /><br />When I check on the BNF website, it does not list the NovoPen Echo (only Novopen Junior, Novopen Demi and the other NovoPen).<br /><br />I was under the impression that GPs can only prescribe items that are in the BNF.Owettanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-58061019402287172682012-02-28T17:34:44.717+00:002012-02-28T17:34:44.717+00:00Twitter is having a bit of a wobble with DM as you...Twitter is having a bit of a wobble with DM as you aren't following me @CxHealth!Clare Batesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-30998642582636405612012-02-28T17:10:56.161+00:002012-02-28T17:10:56.161+00:00Happy to DM you an email address on Twitter @every...Happy to DM you an email address on Twitter @everydayupsdwns :)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-40093474932180166672012-02-28T16:47:59.999+00:002012-02-28T16:47:59.999+00:00That's great Mike – thanks!
I'll be in to...That's great Mike – thanks!<br /><br />I'll be in touch with more next week…Clare Batesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-87513555755440037312012-02-28T16:19:49.507+00:002012-02-28T16:19:49.507+00:00Thanks Clare. Look forward to learning more about ...Thanks Clare. Look forward to learning more about the projects that were awarded for excellence in diabetes care last year when QiC Connect goes live. May well write a blog post about it once it has launched :)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-34488988200895320922012-02-28T15:43:37.148+00:002012-02-28T15:43:37.148+00:00Hi Mike,
I have been madly researching blogs on ...Hi Mike, <br /><br />I have been madly researching blogs on diabetes in recent weeks for content that could be shared on a site I am working on. It is aimed at recognising improvements and innovations in care both across the therapy area. <br /><br />It's called Quality in Care Connect (it goes live next week at the Diabetes UK conference) and carries case studies of winning work entered intoClare Batesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-39797647405509520562012-02-21T18:58:07.496+00:002012-02-21T18:58:07.496+00:00I'm very much liking the Timesulin caps but a ...I'm very much liking the Timesulin caps but a dose reminder would be even better! Would save a lot of hypo's for us adults as well as children :)Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241380894810276840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-80810308029203027012012-02-21T12:59:42.478+00:002012-02-21T12:59:42.478+00:00You should ask your DSN/GP to prescribe one. Altho...You should ask your DSN/GP to prescribe one. Although they are primarily aimed at children so you may need to explain why half units and the dose memory would be valuable for you.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-36382380912406784092012-02-21T12:31:10.309+00:002012-02-21T12:31:10.309+00:00my memory is shot to pieces like the rest of D suf...my memory is shot to pieces like the rest of D sufferers...where/how can I get one of theseTraceyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16887861833154703585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-37781524812256656992012-02-21T10:40:48.079+00:002012-02-21T10:40:48.079+00:00I completely agree Jenny!I completely agree Jenny!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-83811774826695046782012-02-21T10:29:29.832+00:002012-02-21T10:29:29.832+00:00I really cannot understand why they think adults w...I really cannot understand why they think adults wouldn't need half units for starters (when they fully accept we take minute doses when pumping) and then think our memories are any better than kids'!Jenny Sedgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-80043083747124882422012-02-21T09:58:32.394+00:002012-02-21T09:58:32.394+00:00I would Lynne - I never understood why the Echo wa...I would Lynne - I never understood why the Echo was initially framed as a product for children (unless they are trying to restrict how many they give out). Half units are just as useful for many T1 adults as they are for children - 1u represents approx 25% of my usual breakfast dose!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-66003075031911773942012-02-21T09:43:39.106+00:002012-02-21T09:43:39.106+00:00My clinic are only giving these out to children, w...My clinic are only giving these out to children, what with them being a half-unit pen. I'd need to ask my GP to prescribe it if I want one. Ach well!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05192316842098211007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-45170926293492528262012-02-21T09:41:31.248+00:002012-02-21T09:41:31.248+00:00Oooooh I want one!!!Oooooh I want one!!!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619103177792576609noreply@blogger.com