"well, many 'things' have changed since the 'constitution' was written."
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Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs
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Please take a moment to sign this petition requesting to our US Government mandating that medical insurance companies and Medicare cover insulin pumps and CGMs for all insulin-dependent diabetics!…Continue
Nitrous oxide
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I had a horrible experience in the dentist's office yesterday. She and I were meeting for the first time, and we chatted for about an hour before I went into the exam room. They then started me out…Continue
Nitrous oxide
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Hi, guys! Long time no see.I had a horrible experience in the dentist's office yesterday. She and I were meeting for the first time, and we chatted for about an hour before I went into the exam room.…Continue
Help......what's going on?
Started this discussion. Last reply by MidwestMommy May 16, 2011. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Thursday night:Tested at 240 (it's rare for me to be above 200 nowadays). Took 2 units to correct (my SF is 65). An hour later I was 284. Went to bed w/out further correction.Friday night:At 7:30 I…Continue
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Sarah replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'
Eb replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'"You can legitimately argue that health care should be considered a basic human right, although that would be a new idea from a historical perspective. However, health care is not a constitutionally guaranteed legal right. Any new rights that we want…"
Eb replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'"Any increase in coverage will translate to an increase in costs, which means that everyone would have to pay more including those who do not benefit from the pumps and CGMs."
Joyce replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'"I agree, health care is a right and not a privilege. I think pumps and CGMs should be covered. I don't feel my lows until the 40's and can't imagine life without my Dexcom. Unless things change, a CGM will not be covered under the…"
Sarah replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'"ah, isn't medicare what we get when we retire...we've paid into it. i don't believe you're paying for someone else's insulin pump."
Sarah replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'"these are the recommendations, as I understand it, for medicare. not my recommendations. if you're a type 1 diabetic, medicare will pay for under the guidelines noted above. type 1 is an autoimmune disease, no lifestyle choices will change…"
kelvin72 replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'"Health care is a basic human right."
Eb replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'"hi Jan, thanks for posting the petition and for your enthusiasm! However, I would like to disagree with the idea that the government should pay for pumps and CGMs. In the US, health care is not a right. The CGM and pump would help a lot of people,…"
Sarah replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'"not sure what you mean by insulin dependent diabetics (again, another reason we need a diabetes name change and clarification), some type 2's on insulin believe they're insulin dependent but haven't done the lifestyle changes to see…"
jrtpup replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'"Thanks Jean! Love it AR :)"
Trudy replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'"Signed it! This sounds like a good petition to me."
acidrock23 replied to Jan's discussion 'Help send a message to the US Gov't that *all* diabetics need coverage for pumps and CGMs'"I like this petition. I broadened the focus and included my opinion that the US Government, Insurance organizations, the AMA, ADA and any other organization colluding to restrict access to diabetes testing equipment and blood sugar management…"
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Please take a moment to sign this petition requesting to our US Government mandating that medical insurance companies and Medicare cover insulin pumps and CGMs for all insulin-dependent diabetics! With today's technology, we all deserve a chance at a complication-free future.Feel free to share this in other places as well. Thank you so much — perhaps together we can make a change! …See More
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- At 4:19pm on February 23, 2013,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAN!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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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 :)
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- At 10:09am on February 23, 2013,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 7:33pm on October 24, 2012, jrtpup said…
Pssst.... pass it on!
I just wanted to stop by to see if you've done your Big Blue Test Today. Dont' forget that every time you log a Big Blue Test $5 is donated to diabetes charities that are providing life-saving supplies and services.
If you haven't yet, go log a Big Blue Test at http://www.bigbluetest.org/. If you have, do another!
- At 4:16pm on February 23, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Jan...
Best Wishes NOW...and for the rest of the year!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 6:16am on February 23, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Jan. I wish for you a most wonderful day,. ENJOY!!!
- At 12:09am on February 23, 2012, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Jan!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 5:58am on August 1, 2011,
Sheila Fitz said… - Sorry, didn't check my messages. It's been a busy few months.
- At 3:52am on May 18, 2011,
AndyJane said… - Hi Jan
thanx for friend request, looking forward to getting to know you . . . maybe we can encourage each other :))
Can't sit at the computer too long tonight (injured back- getting kayak off car:((
I am off to see a new and very experienced Diabetes Educator 2morrow, my Endo has referred me to her for on going education. Looking forward to learning heaps :))
Will let you know how I go and more of my 'story' soon
cheers and hugs
AndyJane
- At 10:02pm on May 17, 2011,
Buffy Joseph said… - Hey, Jan, I am in your area - I live in Cupertino! Maybe we could get together sometime?
- At 1:36pm on May 15, 2011,
Jay said… - I am on east coast time. Will be out in about 30 minutes for four hours. Time zones drive me crazy. I am looking at 4:35p EDT. Will be leaving at 5p and returning about 9p. Can Skype or Gmail chat then if you would like. Will send my email address in a private message.
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