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has anyone tried Fiasp insulin yet?

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pottersusan

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Just got a prescription to try this. Its meant to work faster than Novorapid.
 
Yes, I tried it for 3 vials but had to give up on it. Pumper Sue is still using it I think.

I wrote about it here if it is of any interest - the Fiasp bit is about halfway down http://www.everydayupsanddowns.co.uk/2017/08/fiasp-review-fun-with-5050-and-mystery.html

Unfortunately I could not get it to work reliably for me. It started quicker, but after a few weeks I seemed to build up resistance to it and began to need more and more. The speed of action gradually equalised with NovoRapid after a while too. Eventually it became very erratic and unpredictable. Occasionally boluses and corrections seemed to completely disappear. There were no reasons for me to continue with it in the end.

I know it works well for some people - but unfortunately not me!
 
I was very excited on the release of this insulin and make enquiries with my diabetes team very shortly after it became available.

My specialist was against the idea of switching to this insulin given she was "long in the tooth" and had seen miracle insulins like FIASP being released over the years, often with minimal success. I was disappointed with her answer.

Looking back now, I'm glad she opposed my interests as this seems to be a poor insulin for many, especially those using pumps.

I wouldn't go near it as I don't need the same hassle that many T1's have had when changing to FIASP.
 
I switched to FIASP 6 months ago. I find that is a lot more turnoff and onable than Novorapid, so
- I no longer need to prebolus as far ahead of a meal
- corrections take effect more quickly
- I can set a TBR on my pump closer to an activity
- an extended bolus is more effective
I am keen to stick with FIASP if at all possible.

The only issue that I have is that it stings when delivered. To solve this I am currently trying a longer cannula length (thanks to pumperSue for suggestion) and that does seem to be improving things, along with an extended delivery of bolus insulin to a minimum of 15 min.
 
Looking back now, I'm glad she opposed my interests as this seems to be a poor insulin for many, especially those using pumps.

I wouldn't go near it as I don't need the same hassle that many T1's have had when changing to FIASP.
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I don’t think that there are many using FIASP at present, so perhaps it is worth having a go and seeing if it works for you.
 
I'm going to give it a go.
 
Novo started with Actrapid, then NovoRapid, now it's Fiasp (faster insulin aspart). What next? - efiasp (even faster insulin aspart), sfiap (super fast insulin aspart), ufiasp (ultra fast insulin aspart)? By the time they run out of superlatives we might have a cure. :D
 
trophywench said:
I doubt it Matt - I started off in 1972 on ULTRA Lente, after all - and I don't believe it was ultra at anything!
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Perhaps it was ultra slow...... Lente is Latin for slowly!
 
Maybe so - one jab a day must have been I suppose, but in any case the Wellcome Foundation stopped marketing all their insulins decades ago.
 
Well... Now 48 hours into FIASP. It hasn't stung so far - I think because the many of the nerves in my abdomen are not connected! It does appear to be a bit faster to kick in than Novorapid, and gets to its peak faster.

Time will tell.
 
FIASP certainly seems to reducing my highs - which is good news🙂
 
Have now got Fiasp prescribed on repeat.

It works faster for me and seems to more effective too. No problems with cannula sites. All good so far
 
I am really glad that FIASP is working for you Susan.
 
Not being T1 or ID myself, I obviously haven't tried it, however, this guy has. After a time he has gone back to his previous regime, but I'll let you read all that for yourself. His blog headlines for each entry make it clear which bits to read.

I hope you find it useful.

http://www.diabettech.com/
 
My consultant initially was quite keen for me to use Fiasp but since advised me not to with a pump as her patients are reporting that it 'sticks' in the tubing but it is interesting that you are not experiencing any problems.
 
There seems to be a growing body of opinion that Fiasp can cause problems with pumps, but it’s not consistent. I think the answer is try it - if it works, it works, and if it doesn’t, then change. It’s not a disaster in the long run, after all, as Mike shows.
 
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