tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post5592656825812375418..comments2024-01-25T17:58:34.297-05:00Comments on Scott's Web Log: Innocent Until Proven GuiltyScott Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-67510426402386518382008-07-31T11:00:00.000-04:002008-07-31T11:00:00.000-04:00I have watched the so called development of the GM...I have watched the so called development of the GM insulin's since they 1st came in. All I can say is thank goodness I live in the UK and have access to bovine insulin. I have been type 1 for 43 years and would not use the synthetic muck for all the tea in China. I have no complication either. <BR/>I have loved reading your blog many thanks for all your useful info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-41690564208564451452008-07-20T21:07:00.000-04:002008-07-20T21:07:00.000-04:00This was fascinating! Thanks for the post.This was fascinating! Thanks for the post.MelissaBLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561177514252319276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-73007154458969654682008-07-18T11:27:00.000-04:002008-07-18T11:27:00.000-04:00Hi Scott, I've responded on Diabetes Daily. Great,...Hi Scott, I've responded on <A HREF="http://www.diabetesdaily.com/edelman/2008/07/insulin-the-unknown-dangers.php" REL="nofollow">Diabetes Daily</A>. Great, great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-89478726147679514612008-07-18T06:39:00.000-04:002008-07-18T06:39:00.000-04:00Hi We have just launched a test version of a new ...Hi <BR/><BR/>We have just launched a test version of a new site which you might find of interest<BR/><BR/>Please go to<BR/><BR/>http://www.icarecafe.com/?page_id=4&cat_id=2&thread_id=1&post_type=5&group_id=2<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/><BR/>BelindaThe Patients Voicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988607511090121284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-53088939743147642952008-07-17T13:04:00.000-04:002008-07-17T13:04:00.000-04:00You are not the only one "asking these questions" ...You are not the only one "asking these questions" about Insulin.<BR/>As you already know Scott, it is cheaper and quicker to manufacture Insulin Analogues on a Global Market economy than to stay with Bovine/porcine Derivative Insulin.<BR/>In addition, since moslems are not immune from Diabetes, there prohibition against Porcine derivatives serves to enhance an already lucrative Market.<BR/>As we both know, the cost of Insulin has gone up considerably in price compared to the time when it was Bovine/Porcine Derived. Not only was it more affordable, but it provided the necessary benefits of C-peptide which protected people w/T1DM against the ravages of Kidney, Heart and Eye Complications (and more) which remain and are associated with the Disease of Diabetes, DESPITE good HgBA1C NUMBERS!!!!!!<BR/>IT IS ALL ABOUT MONEY.BetterCellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667917240368089110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-86664857286069496642008-07-17T10:49:00.000-04:002008-07-17T10:49:00.000-04:00Scott, My biggest concern is that we just do not k...Scott, My biggest concern is that we just do not know -- they might be fine, or maybe not. But the consequence of not knowing is the problem. There are new methods to examine the 3-D structure of insulin crystals. Also, the European Medicines Evaluation Agency (EMEA, similar to the FDA) mandates batch testing of biosynthetic insulin and analogues made in Europe, so Novo and Sanofi Aventis insulin is likely to be monitored (at least until Novo starts making it in North Carolina).<BR/><BR/>One option might be a citizen petition to the FDA requesting that biosynthetic insulin be reclassified as a biotechnology medicine (which it is). This might delay generics, but since no one is launching generics yet anyway, the risk of that appears very low.Scott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16774010.post-35638399467588459302008-07-16T17:37:00.000-04:002008-07-16T17:37:00.000-04:00Wow Scott. It is more scary than I think I am wil...Wow Scott. It is more scary than I think I am willing to acknowledge. <BR/><BR/>I also sometimes feel very insignificant and unsure how to approach such a big issue in a way that will make a difference.<BR/><BR/>What should we do? How best do we attack this issue?<BR/><BR/>P.S. - I know I've said it before, but I really, really appreciate your ability to break these things down into understandable lingo.Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.com