Levemir Discontinuation Crisis: Alison Smart Fights for Insulin Choice 160

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 CONNECT • Alison Smart:   - Facebook: Alliance to Protect Insulin Choice   - Instagram: Alliance to Protect Insulin Choice   - Twitter: @insulinchoice GUEST BIO Alison Smart is a dedicated advocate for insulin choice and mother of a daughter with Type 1 diabetes. She founded the Alliance to Protect Insulin Choice after learning about the planned discontinuation of Levemir insulin. Smart has been actively lobbying senators and congressional representatives to prevent the removal of this crucial medication from the market. Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to [email protected] WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.  Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk. Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia’s brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now!  This isn’t just another diet book; it reveals why it’s not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health. If you’re struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn’t working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it. Learn how to reset your gut Eliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progress Unlock real energy, metabolism, and longevity Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now. Learn More: Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts  Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Theme Song : Rage Against Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.