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MichelleStu
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- Topeka, KS
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- Hometown (where you come from):
- Kansas
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- July 17, 1990
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 7.8
- What glucose meter do you use?
- FreeStyle
- Type of treatment you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Paradigm 715
- What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
- http://twitter.com/mcstubbs
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MichelleStu's Blog
CGMS Journey - Chapter 4 - DENIAL Letter #2
"All information was reviewed. We have determined the continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) is non-covered and will not be eligible for benefits. While the CGMS may be FDA approved, it is not a covered benefit under your contract with XXX insurance company. Purchase or rental of continuous glucose monitoring devises are related supplies is considered deluxe, and therefore patient responsibility and deluxe items are non-covered by your contract.
As far as I understand th… Continue
Posted on July 14, 2009 at 5:31pm — 2 Comments
CFMS Journey - Chapter 3 - DENIAL Letter
It arrived on Friday 7/3 as I was preparing my house for visitors. It arrived in a nice crisp white Insurance company envelope - Opening it up as if I am waiting to be accepted to an affluent college.
I read...
"All information was reviewed. We have determined the new insulin pump is not medically necessary as the current pump is functioning and the continuous gl… Continue
Posted on July 5, 2009 at 8:18am — 10 Comments
CFMS Journey - Chapter 3
I called the doctors office on Monday and they called me back today "Friday" The were able to provide me with the diagnosis code 250.01 = type 1 diabetes "duh" and they were not sure what t… Continue
Posted on June 19, 2009 at 7:35pm — 1 Comment
CGMS Journey - Trying to move past Chapter 2
I wanted to cry... I was so mad...Wel… Continue
Posted on May 30, 2009 at 1:04pm — 1 Comment
CGMS Journey - Onto Chapter 3
I called the offices Diabetes Education Director, which luckily I am on the board and she has helped with my diabetes care for the last 18 years. I told her of my situation and she said "wow, this just doesn't sound right." she said "Let me go ask a few questions… Continue
Posted on May 24, 2009 at 8:19am —
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 3:27pm on November 7, 2009,
Alisha Wilkes said…
- thanks!
- At 2:02pm on August 22, 2009,
Rudy said…
- hello how are you? Hope you're having a great weekend :-) sincerely Rudy Sims
- At 12:28pm on August 11, 2009,
Danny said… - Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my page.
- At 10:06am on August 8, 2009,
Spooky said… - Hi michelle. It's interesting because I was up last night thinking about that maybe I was drawn to photography in some ways because of my diabetes. My biggest fear has always been about my sight being affected. When I was first diagnosed I was almost blind for about 2 weeks and it was beyond terrifying. It was about a year after my diagnosis that photography became so important to me. I am not the most disciplined person and in some ways I think it was my body, my subconscious, adding that extra " you'd better take care of yourself" element. Not only would I lose my sight but I'd lose my passion.
- At 10:16pm on May 2, 2009,
Amanda said… - thanks but i got it off a website and thought it was cool they had like tons of them or you could submit ur own
- At 8:00pm on January 3, 2009,
Maleri said… - You know, I really would like to get back on my pump but the boluses and the basals confuse me worse than the injections. I honestly don't know how to start over with that. I would really enjoy that kind of freedom, cuz face it, with two little girls who can follow a schedule. =) Always something different about your day. I have an appointment on the 14th, maybe I'll have to bring my pump and see what she suggests. I appreciate all your helpful insight. Truly.
I think that's a good idea too. Stick near home for a while. =) I think you'll be surprised how attached your little girl will get to you and you might be surprised at her wanting to stick around. Spit fire or not. I was a spit fire and had a hard time being away from my mom. So who know. She was my best friend and how do you leave home without that. =)
I really enjoy this sight actually. I've had a lot of help, more than I expected. It's been a really good support for me. You included. =) I hope you have a wonderful day and thanks again.
- At 2:07pm on January 3, 2009,
Maleri said…
- Hey there,
Yeah Lantus is once a day. I take Novolog for my short lasting, but don't usually take it unless I've eaten something or I'm high. The problem is, it's almost like the Lantus isn't covering me during the night. I'm wondering if I'm not taking enough. My insulin ratio got kind of messed up with my last pregnancy. It's like starting all over. I have no idea why they changed, but the ratio I was using before I got pregnant is different. So now I'm back to square one. It's frustrating.
lol I think it's okay that your overprotective. It's better than the alternative. =) Means your a good mom. =) Is your son staying close to home or going away? I think that would be hard for a mom. I hope my girls, when that day comes, stay somewhat close. =)
You know what I just thought of. I bet my pump is a dinosaur by now. =) I was just looking at some of these pumps and mine is not that fancy. =) Hmmm, if only I had a couple thousand lying around. lol It took me forever to pay off my first one. lol
Well, I hope you are doing well. Keep in touch.
- At 5:02pm on January 1, 2009,
Debe said… - Michelle,
Happy 2009....
Debe
- At 11:22pm on December 31, 2008,
Jaimie Hernandez said… - might be a far out there thing...but did you know of a Leonard Stubblefield...most of his family was from Kansas....he just passed a few months ago from california
- At 11:17pm on December 31, 2008,
Jaimie Hernandez said…
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