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Amber Evans
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  • Berkeley, CA
  • United States
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Which insurance covered your CGM

Minimed transmitters have a productive life of about a year (can be less, only guarantee 6 months) - Minimed was horrible about disclosing this at time of purchase when i started 2 years ago and my...

Replied Aug 28

CGMS and Insurance

Healthnet covered three months of my minimed CGM (one authorization) - didn't for a year them mysteriously accepted then refused after allowing on. Minimed will ask on your behalf but not fight for...

Replied Aug 28

lie to the sensor

If using a minimed it is easy: 1.go to sensor start 2. click new sensor (it will tell you have to wait 2 hours but usually within 15minutes with ask for a new calibration and will ask again in 6hrs...

Replied Aug 28

 

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Amber Evans and Manny Hernandez are now friends
November 6
October 30
I had just turned 27 when I learned of my diagnosis, now I face my 10 year anniversary in January. Recommend a pump and continuous glucose monitor if your insurance will cover - why learn one way then have to relearn if you can start will the best...
October 6
August 28
This group is a forum for Symlin (pramlintide acetate) users or people who would like more information on this new treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symlin is a synthetic form of the human hormone amylin which is made by the beta cells.
August 27
Minimed transmitters have a productive life of about a year (can be less, only guarantee 6 months) - Minimed was horrible about disclosing this at time of purchase when i started 2 years ago and my first only lasted 8-9 months - I got new then and...
August 27
Healthnet covered three months of my minimed CGM (one authorization) - didn't for a year them mysteriously accepted then refused after allowing on. Minimed will ask on your behalf but not fight for it. heard other insurers were covering starting a...
August 27
If using a minimed it is easy: 1.go to sensor start 2. click new sensor (it will tell you have to wait 2 hours but usually within 15minutes with ask for a new calibration and will ask again in 6hrs - just as does when you started the sensor. Note...
August 27
August 27
Within a year of diagnosis I made a collage showing a series of peaks and valleys with my used test strips - guess we humans like to create and need release for our pain - it is nice to find a community supporting both needs
August 26
Art created using diabetes supplies: insulin syringes, insulin pump infusion sets, blood sugar test strips, insulin vials, etc.
August 26
dance hoping to learn
August 26
August 26
Amber Evans is now a member of TuDiabetes - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes
August 26

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
San Francisco
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
January 20, 2000
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.9
What glucose meter do you use?
OneTouch Ultra
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Minimed w. Continous Glucose Monitor
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1652706448#/profile.php?id=6...
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
Laughs about the lifestyle impacts of Diabetes and good news about treament, community and cure!
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
hubbie sent
Who referred you? (if anyone)
my husband
What do you do for a living?
City Planner

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At 6:55pm on October 30, 2009, Manny Hernandez said…

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At 4:05pm on August 28, 2009, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…

Welcome home Amber!
At 12:12pm on August 27, 2009, Manny Hernandez said…
Hello Amber,
Welcome to the TuDiabetes family!

Go figure! We are also based out of Berkeley.
At 10:14pm on August 26, 2009, Megha said…
Welcome to our family Amber
We have a lot of groups u may want to check out
hope u fing this site helpful
<3 megha
 
 

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