"I stick my forearm and leave my fingers alone.
Don"
IBelieve's Groups
IBelieve's Discussions
Bolus not working - Multiple POD changes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacob's mom Jan 1, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Had a harrowing weekend with (omni)POD changes for 9yr old DD.Initially changed POD on Sat at 7pm. BG went up to 275-300 and did not correct with bolus. Gave bolus through syringe at midnight and it…Continue
How long does it take for canual infusion marks to dissappear
Started this discussion. Last reply by IBelieve Sep 27, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All,My 9yr daughter switched to Omnipod about a month ago after about 6 months of MDI. She wears the pod on her belly only. We change the site every 3 days but the canula insertion marks have not…Continue
Tags: Infusion Site, Onmipod
IBelieve's Page
Latest Activity
MissKitka replied to IBelieve's discussion 'Finger calluses and Taking BG readings' in the group Diabetic Guitarists and Bassists
BadMoonT2 replied to IBelieve's discussion 'Finger calluses and Taking BG readings' in the group Diabetic Guitarists and Bassists"I don't test on my fretting hand either."
AndyRozman replied to IBelieve's discussion 'Finger calluses and Taking BG readings' in the group Diabetic Guitarists and Bassists"I am testing only on my right hand. (I am right handed)... And even on right hand I test all over not just on the tip of finger like we were told (also ob both sides)."
"I don't test on my fretting hand."
IBelieve added a discussion to the group Diabetic Guitarists and Bassists
Finger calluses and Taking BG readings
Hi All,I wonder how folks adjust finger sticks for BG readings on callused fingers. Do you just poke deeper or some fingers are not usable due to calluses.My daughter is T1 and she tests 7-8 times a day.Thanks for sharing your experiences.See More
Linda G left a comment for IBelieve"HAPPY BIRTHDAY IBelieve!! Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hey, why don't you come join us in…"
brokenpole left a comment for IBelieve"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
diabfighter replied to IBelieve's discussion 'Appealing Coverage of Freestyle strips w United Helath Care / Medco' in the group OmniPod Users"I experienced the same issue last year. When I started on Omnipod, UHC covered it for 3 months to be refilled at the retail pharmacy. Later they stopped covering it and I went through the appeals process to have it covered. The doctor sent something…"
Natasha Bowlds replied to IBelieve's discussion 'Appealing Coverage of Freestyle strips w United Helath Care / Medco' in the group OmniPod Users"We appealed this - not to get to buy them at retail, but to qualify for the cheaper co-pay. I argued that the tiered system (ours are called tiers instead of levels) only worked for people who could make a choice, which are generally type 2 patients…"
Jen in CO replied to IBelieve's discussion 'Appealing Coverage of Freestyle strips w United Helath Care / Medco' in the group OmniPod Users"We are in the same boat. We appealed, but had no luck. But we do still use the Promise program, we get the $50 back every 3 months instead of every month, though. It's not much, but it helps. (we have two of us on Omnipod) I was very frustrated…"
HPNpilot replied to IBelieve's discussion 'Appealing Coverage of Freestyle strips w United Helath Care / Medco' in the group OmniPod Users"If you call the Freestyle Promise program they will send you a form for getting the $50 rebate from mail order pharmacy...as you send in each one, they will send you a form for the next along with a check."
annecy replied to IBelieve's discussion 'Appealing Coverage of Freestyle strips w United Helath Care / Medco' in the group OmniPod Users"I found that if you have your insurance thru an employer getting their Human Resources people involved in the appeal can be effective. My appeals (on my own) never worked. Also, the Promise program accepts a receipt from my mail order insurance…"
DEA replied to IBelieve's discussion 'Appealing Coverage of Freestyle strips w United Helath Care / Medco' in the group OmniPod Users"I spoke to a rep who came to my place of employment, explaining that the strips are not as fungible as they think they are. They seemed to think that I had grounds for appeal, but I just gave up and used the mail-order service. I would think that…"
Michael replied to IBelieve's discussion 'Appealing Coverage of Freestyle strips w United Helath Care / Medco' in the group OmniPod Users"No idea how to do that. I experienced the same thing about a year ago with my strips moving levels. My insulin cost dropped, but my strips went from around $10 to $50 now. So irritating.....Good luck!"
IBelieve added a discussion to the group OmniPod Users
Appealing Coverage of Freestyle strips w United Helath Care / Medco
Hi All,My daughter started on Omnipod last winter.1) Our insurance, United Health Care + Medco Pharmacy considers Freestyle strips as a Level 3 drug. Level 3 drugs are $70/mo copay while level 1 (eg. one touch ultra) are $10/mo, but they need too much blood for my daughters liking and her sensitive skin.2) Abbott Labs has a co-pay assistance program (called Promise) which reimburses upto $50/mo of copay, but United Health Care / Medco do not have the billing system in place to work with Abbott…See More
Profile Information
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- info exchange
Comment Wall (9 comments)
You need to be a member of Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes to add comments!
Join Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes
- At 10:45am on January 13, 2013, Linda G said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IBelieve!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- At 8:29am on January 13, 2013,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,I believe. I wish for you a most wonderful day,. ENJOY!!!
- At 5:26am on January 13, 2013, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 3:53am on January 13, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you IBelieve....
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 365 days! (it's a leap year!)
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 3:49am on January 13, 2012, SEAGATOR said…
Happy,Happy Birthday,IBelieve. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 3:22pm on October 19, 2011,
Jgos said…
- I am useless at this "forum" stuff - but happy to talk, dont know where to post or talk ?
- At 3:31am on September 24, 2011, Linda G said…
Welcome home IBelieve.....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends ♥
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 6:33pm on September 23, 2011,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!! Any questions? Just ask one of us or post it on our forum where you will get a diversty of answers.
Here's a link to help our new member's get to know us better: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 6:17pm on September 23, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
Advertisement
REsources
Groups
From the Diabetes Hands Foundation blog...
Together, We Can Get Diabetes Co-Stars to 10,000 Views!
Above is a photo of Diabetes Hands Foundation’s own Manny Hernandez with the stars of the Diabetes Co-Stars Video, “Strength in Numbers.” In case you haven’t heard the news yet, there is a new video making it’s way through the …Continue Reading
Congratulations Diabetes Advocates Scholarship Recipients!
The Diabetes Hands Foundation and Diabetes Advocates Program is proud to announce and congratulate the members of DA who were granted scholarships to attend diabetes conferences in 2013! Thanks to a generous grant from Novo Nordisk, in 2013 we were …Continue Reading
TuDiabetes Team
DHF STAFF
 Manny Hernandez(Co-Founder, Editor, has LADA)
|
DHF VOLUNTEERS
Lead Administrator
 Bradford (has type 1) |
Administrators
 Lorraine (mother of type 1) |
 Marie B (has type 1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIKE us on Facebook
Spread the word
This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
© 2013 A community of people touched by diabetes, run by the Diabetes Hands Foundation.
