In this urgent episode of Stay Off My Operating Table, Dr. Philip Ovadia and guest Alison Smart discuss the critical issue of Levemir insulin discontinuation. Smart, a passionate advocate, reveals how this decision by Novo Nordisk threatens the health of over a million diabetes patients, particularly pregnant women, and calls listeners to action in the fight to keep this vital medication available.
KEY POINTS
Levemir's unique properties make it essential for precise diabetes management, especially for pregnant women and those requiring tight blood sugar control
The discontinuation of Levemir could have global implications, affecting millions of patients worldwide
Congressional action is needed to prevent the discontinuation and ensure continued access to this crucial insulin option
Listeners can support the cause by contacting their representatives and supporting the Alliance to Protect Insulin Choice
RESOURCES
Alliance to Protect Insulin Choice website: https://www.alliancetoprotectinsulin.org/
GoFundMe page for the Alliance to Protect Insulin Choice (link not provided in transcript)
YouTube video explaining the importance of Levemir (link not provided in transcript)
TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Introduction and background on Levemir discontinuation 00:05:30 - Explaining Levemir's importance and how it differs from other insulins 00:15:45 - Advocacy efforts and challenges faced 00:25:20 - Impact on pregnant women and gestational diabetes 00:35:10 - How listeners can help and take action
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