"Jigga,
It's an interesting thought. One of which I've had frequently, but for different reasons. In my case, I've guessed at some time as I near retirement when money will be tighter that I will need to consider stopping use of my…"
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Gerhart Friedel
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Insurance Problem with Pump Supplies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerhart Friedel Jun 15, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Want to talk about Vegetarianism?
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Gerhart Friedel replied to Jigga's discussion 'Thinking about getting rid of my pump' in the group Pumping Our InsulinGerhart Friedel left a comment for HPNpilot"This is easier than the chat line...so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. I went T1 as an adult & have been now for ~25 years. So I have one persepctive that might help if you ever want to connect via this site or email or whatever.…"
Gerhart Friedel replied to Matthew Williams's discussion 'Those who have switched FROM Omnipod to Minimed Revel; thoughts/opinions?'"Matthew,
Minimed’s CGM is a great innovation / technology when it works. For me it didn’t & I stopped using it after two years. My first suggestion is that you see if your endo & Minimed can help you try the CGM before you make…"
Gerhart Friedel replied to Gerhart Friedel's discussion 'Insurance Problem with Pump Supplies'"Thank you for the feedback Richard...and thanks to everyone else who responded to my post & request for help. You've all provided some info that has been helpful to me."
Richard P Cosgrove replied to Gerhart Friedel's discussion 'Insurance Problem with Pump Supplies'"Hey Gerhart, I live in the Hartford, CT area and I get all my supplies from Minimed directly. BC/BS pays for all of them and I pay my 20%. Give them a call and speak to the insurance specialists first before you order."
Rdnkprncs711 replied to Gerhart Friedel's discussion 'Insurance Problem with Pump Supplies'"I have BCBS-MIchigan and I get my supplies from Medtronic. I have had no issues with the insurance not paying for the supplies."
Scott E replied to Gerhart Friedel's discussion 'Insurance Problem with Pump Supplies'"I've found that with some plans, it's best to get supplies through the medical insurance company; in other cases, the prescription plan. I've gotten my pump supplies through CVS-Caremark, my prescription plan, for years -- until this…"
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- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Diabetes mgt. tips / info
- Date diagnosed
- July 1, 1988
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 5.7
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Paradigm 522
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- At 5:12pm on July 22, 2009,
Elizabeth S. said… - oh! (also in some of my pics I'm not using any tape at all)
- At 5:08pm on July 22, 2009, Elizabeth S. said…
- I didn't notice that it looks that way before! My tape is on top of my CGM. But I use Tegaderm dressing over it, not IV3000. That may be why it looks that way, because Tegaderm doesn't have those little circle things (not sure how to describe them) like the IV3000 does. And also in one of my pics I got really sunburned, so the white around my CGM is just my plain old skin!! Haha.
Hope this cleared things up!
- At 11:16am on October 17, 2008,
Andrea said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes!
Andrea B.
- At 10:04am on October 4, 2008,
Joe said…
- let me see here... a cook.... a 5.9 a1c.... you sir, have my vote for the self-control award for the year. Welcome to Tudiabetes!
- At 8:07am on October 3, 2008,
Lee Ann said… - That's actually my hip/side way up high on my leg, far enough toward the front that I'm not sitting on it. The only places I can put my sensor where there's enough fatty tissue are my love handles and hips/butt. The real estate is limited. I put my pump set on my abdomen and sides since that doesn't need quite as much fat. So, ya, that's a PG-13 picture, but I thought it was tasteful enough and not so obvious that it was OK to post.
I see you're new, so welcome :)
- At 3:54pm on October 2, 2008,
Karen said…
- Welcome to TuDiabetes, glad you found us!!!
Great A1C
- At 1:55pm on October 2, 2008,
Scott Strumello said… - Welcome to the TuDiabetes community, Gerhart!
- At 8:59am on October 2, 2008,
Danny Weems said… - Check out the post for new memebers. It is good to meet you. There are alot of terrific people representing all ages and experience on this site. If you have any questions, just ask. There is usually someone here who has experience to assist you. Please share your experiences with someone looking for answers, and make friends.
I hope to see your posts
peace and health
- At 7:31am on October 2, 2008,
Dave said… - Hello and welcome to the site. You are going to find a lot of information and people will to help you with any questions you may come up with.
- At 7:22am on October 2, 2008,
Sohair Abdel-Rahman said…
- Hallo& welcome to our amazing community Gerhart
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