How do I get a prescription for V-go?

A separate prescription for insulin is required for use with V-Go. A U100 fast-acting insulin should be used to fill V-Go. V-Go 20 requires two (2) vials of insulin. V-Go 30 and 40 require three (3) vials of insulin.

What are the side effects of diabetic patch?

In humans, nausea and vomiting are known side effects of the drug, but the researchers believe that the release of exendin-4 is slow enough that it won’t cause those side effects. The next step is to make a larger patch with more needles, Chen explained.

How long does a diabetic patch last?

The adhesive patch, about the size of a quarter, is simple to manufacture and intended to work for 24 hours before needing to be replaced. A study describing the research in which the patch was tested on mice and pigs was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.

What benefits do diabetics get?

Type 2 diabetes can cause severe complications that may make a person eligible for disability benefits. There are two types of benefits: SSDI, which requires a qualifying length of time in work, and SSI, which can support people with disabilities at any age and time in their work career.

How do I use the V-go patch?

The patch is easy to learn to use. Your medical professional or healthcare provider can show you how, and the V-Go website has detailed instructions and videos detailing how to apply the patch, activate the flow of insulin, give yourself bolus injections, and store and dispose of the individual parts of the system.

How do I know when I need to change my v-go?

Check the adhesive site for redness, irritation, and inflammation when removing a used V-Go and before attaching a new V-Go. Change the application site on your body each time you change V-Go. Changing the site will ensure proper absorption of insulin. The new site should be at least 1 inch away from the previous site.

What is the V-go?

The V-Go is a portable, tubeless, disposable insulin delivery system (like a mini pump). It is very light in weight, about 0.7-1.8 ounces and is 2.4 inches long, 1.3 inches wide and 1/2 an inch thick. It was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2010 and has been marketed in the United States since 2012.