"This just happened to me! It's a first for me. This policy is through my employer. I've had life insurance before through employers and it has never happened. Part of me wishes I lied, I'm so angry. My A1c is excellent as is my…"
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health insurance
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rye Jun 14, 2011. 41 Replies 0 Likes
Do you feel discriminated against by your insurance company? I recently changed my health insurance carrier due to my employer. The last one would not authorize a cmg. This one approved it and I…Continue
Tags: discrimination, dexcom, cmg, health, insurance
Dreams
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Feb 14, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
The night before last I went to bed worried that my blood sugar was going to go low. It hadn't happened in awhile and that only added to my concern because I figured I was overdue (ha ha). I was in…Continue
finding a good endocrinologist South Jersey/Philadelphia
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Jul 14, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
When I went on the MM pump, Minimed suggested an endocrinologist. I am not happy with him. Can anyone suggest a good doc in the South Jersery/Philadelphia area who is knowledgeable about pumping?…Continue
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Lisa replied to lotsofshots's discussion 'Do You Have a Diabetes Theme Song?'"Wow, sounds like the perfect song for diabetes. I've had it for 22 years and still hate it. I am disgruntled and angry and resentful and can't imagine getting to accept and LOVE (?!) it. I've tried, but no chance. However, I am…"
ultravires replied to Lisa's discussion 'health insurance'"A bit late to the party, but no, not really. I do wish insurance companies were better at assessing and pricing risk, but I accept that diabetics have worse-than-expected health outcomes across the board, require constant medical treatment for the…"
Lisa replied to Lisa's discussion 'health insurance'"Amen, and well put. I totally agree. For them to have to lower their standards of living is beyond their scope. It seems those of us who never had money are the ones that can more easily part with it. I love dogs and donate my time and money…"
Natalie ._c- replied to Lisa's discussion 'health insurance'"Got to learn to live with the mindset of a truly poor person. No TV, and especially no cable. No going out to eat.No movies, and no Netflix. No new shoes -- if necessary, stick newspaper in the bottoms to act as soles when they develop holes. No…"
"Wow, sorry to hear that Lisa. Maybe I am glad I am not working with Edgepark.....
At this point I can relate, my DME is fifty percent copay. I had to choose the plan with the worst coverage.
The best DME coverage...well, if I bought that plan I…"
Lisa replied to Lisa's discussion 'health insurance'"I work for a company that is in Tennessee. I live in New Jersey and do my work over the computer. I could easily be confused because I am not in the office comparing notes with my fellow employees. I do know I have a higher deductible, but I think…"
Brett replied to Lisa's discussion 'health insurance'"Do I feel discriminated against by my insurance? Yes."
"Yeah. The plan should have been the same for all employees. Most employers only get to select one option for all."
Mike replied to Lisa's discussion 'health insurance'"It's unclear, but I think that what Lisa originally posted is that she was being charged higher deductibles than her coworkers. But, it may be that the coworkers were telling her their drug copays and she was thinking of her DME copays. Those…"
Lisa replied to Lisa's discussion 'health insurance'"That is just awful. $100 copay? That's ridiculous. Why bother if she doesn't have a lot of medical expenses. This disease is so freaking expensive, I can barely make it. I have to look for another part time job just to pay my medical…"
Lisa replied to Lisa's discussion 'health insurance'"They did just change the plan. The company has a price range for premiums and deductibles. I fall in the high end of each. I do think a lot of it has to do with DME's now that I think about it. The range for deductibles at the premium I am…"
Lisa replied to Lisa's discussion 'health insurance'"Edgepark is where I got my Dexcom, but they can't provide me with any supplies for my pump. I have to go to Medtronic for that and their customer service stinks, if you ask me. Because I am forced to have Medicare as my primary, that makes it…"
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- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- To meet other diabetics and educate myself about managing it better.
- Date diagnosed
- February 20, 1990
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 8
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
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- medtronic paradigm
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- At 4:11am on June 27, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Lisa. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 6:08pm on July 24, 2010,
Linda G said…
....and my gosh...no need to be sorry!!! It takes a little time to get the hang of it all! Hope it was a SUPERB birthday....take care,
linda :)
- At 9:49am on July 24, 2010,
Steve D said… - Your dog is beautiful! What kiind of dog is he/she? You sive in NJ now, I lived in Jersey ror about 4 years back in the early 80"s .....liived in Montclair, and worked in Morris Plains. Moved from Mass, to Jersey to VA where I am now. I believe my dog (Brady, after Tom, of course) is falling for your dog. Whats his/her name?
- At 8:11pm on June 27, 2010, Linda G said…
- Best Wishes on your Special Day!!
- At 8:09pm on June 27, 2010, Linda G said…
- Welcome Home Lisa!!
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.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for. Here are a few useful links to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/minimedparadigmusers
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/New_Member_Guide
and I also wanted to invite you to enter your A1c through the TuAnalyze application:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/profile/apps
so we can light up Colorado on the TuAnalyze map:
http://www.tuanalyze.org
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 10:35am on June 27, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes Lisa!
- At 4:22pm on June 26, 2010,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a link to help our new member's get to know us better: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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