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Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gregg Aug 19, 2012. 34 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all...I'll try to keep this short, but basically I'm looking for some cyber-support about an appointment I have with my nurse practitioner today.I'm WAY overdue for this appointment... can't tell…Continue
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Clare replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"You must have Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, they made me switch to the Freesytle strips but said anyone with a pump was exempt from the strip switch. It's fairly easy to get your doc to authorize and once it is done it is done for life."
still_young_at_heart replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"The strips will almost surely be approved. When I went on a Cozmo pump 4 years ago, BCBS wouldn't cover the FreeStyle strips without prior authorization. But when they approved, it was for my lifetime. Of course the Cozmo meter and the related…"
Zoe replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"Thanks for clarifying, Aimee. I didn't know that it communicated the blood sugar reading! I like to know at least a little bit about the other pumps."
Kathy replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"One time I was seeing a specialist for something not related to db. He was looking on my chart and saw that my A1C was 6.9. He said "that's pretty good - you know, we in the medical profession know that diabetics are NOTORIOUS for not…"
Kathy replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"Excellent. I love the "consumer" attitude."
Aimee replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"Hi Zoe, I think she is referring to the Medtronic pumps which are linked to the One Touch Blood Sugar Tester. You are correct Zoe, it just communicates the blood sugar reading to the pump. You still have to use the pump to program everything and…"
Zoe replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"Do you have a Ping? If not, what do you mean when you say it "talks" to your pump? The Ping meter-remote means that the meter can be used to do any of the options that the pump itself does such as bolus using the I:C ratios, ISF, etc. I…"
Lissaynch replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"I use the One Touch Ultra Link, which "talks" to my pump. No, the insurance will cover One Touch supplies but it needs "prior authorization" from my doctor. They only want to cover the Freestyle, I think. Even the Contour strips…"
Zoe replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"I'm assuming you use the Ping, since that's the only one with a meter-remote? When I started on the Ping I had to switch to the One Touch as well and went from $40 for three months to $100 for three months..grrr. Are you saying your…"
Gerry replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"Yes. Check out the Medtronic Revel web site."
Lissaynch replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"Are they phasing out the One Touch Link meter?"
Lissaynch replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"That's what I ended up doing. I picked up a box of 25 strips for about $30 (seems outrageous) and my doctor is sending in a prior authorization form to the insurance company to get my brand of strips covered. Ugh! :-)"
picklebird replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"I'm as "compliant" as can be and yet my BG got to 209 last Sunday, and over 145 two days in a row of late. I think my honeymoon is over. Happy D day, "two years old", for me was July 10. Hope just getting back on the old…"
brokenpole replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"Lissa if you need testing supplies in a hurry go to walmart. They have a meter that is only $9 and test stripes that are $37 for 100."
kristinalscott replied to Lissaynch's discussion 'Motivation/inspiration/kick in the pants needed...'"Hey!! So I know you have already had the appointment and all but I wanted to respond anyways! I have been D for 27 years! I have, as I'm sure most have, gone through ups and downs! 3 years ago I was in a similar experience...not wanting to go…"
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- At 1:53pm on November 27, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)
Best Wishes on your Special Day ♥
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 9:36am on November 27, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Melissa. I wish for you a most wonderful day, I lived in Lexington many years and was an Educator in Arlington, I used to go to the Bull Run Tavern. Is it still there? HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY. ENJOY!!!
- At 5:45am on November 27, 2011, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Melissa!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 7:34am on August 27, 2011,
870allamerican said… - Hey Shirley, I'm from Connecticut. Hope your ready to ride the storm!!!
- At 9:52am on November 27, 2010, Linda G said…
- Greetings Melissa.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 6:19am on November 27, 2010,
Marie B said… - Happy Birthday Melissa! Hope you are doing well.
- At 10:18am on January 24, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes Melissa!
- At 1:21pm on January 16, 2010, Marie B said…
- hi, Melissa, welcome! You can follow us on Twitter @tudiabetes and also our founder, Manny Hernandez @askmanny
- At 8:31am on January 16, 2010,
Doris D said… - Welcome to our growing family Melissa!!!!
- At 6:36am on January 16, 2010,
The Diabetic Welfare Queen said… - Welcome to our group! :)
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