"I hope that ends up being the case for you, Jeff! It sounded like the ladies I spoke with were having a struggle."
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Jeff replied to Newfer's discussion 'Do you pay for your Dexcom out of pocket?' in the group Dexcom Users"I would expect Medicare to cover it in the future. At least I hope so. I am past 65 but still working so I haven't faced the problem but it is looming. Jeff"
ChristyFricks replied to Newfer's discussion 'Does anyone here need Dexcom7 sensors?' in the group Diabetics without Medical Insurance"What is a Dexcom7 sensor?"
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Diabetics without Medical Insurance
Health care should be a right not a luxury.Don't have any insurance? Don't qualify for any? Mad about it? Frustrated? Worried? This is your group. You can rant or complain or talk about it.See More
"I don't know if this is helpful or not, but if there is a forum or anything for older people, that might give you some insight. I know from a local support group as well as some posts on here that Medicare does not cover OmniPods or DexCom.…"
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Do you pay for your Dexcom out of pocket?
Hi All, Is anyone on the list paying for their Dexcom7 out of pocket? As in... insurance sucks and won't pay for it. If so, please contact me. I have questions. - ThanksSee More
Newfer commented on Rob's group 'Dexcom Users'"Hi All, Is anyone on the list paying for their Dexcom7 out of pocket? As in... insurance sucks and won't pay for it. If so, please contact me. I have questions. - Thanks"
2Dogs replied to Newfer's discussion 'Need Tegaderm Info, Please!' in the group OmniPod Users"I've replied to this posting before, but recently discovered something by chance that might be helpful to others who experience dryness and rashes from the OmniPod. About a month ago I started to get a lot of dryness and itchiness at one the…"
Newfer replied to Newfer's discussion 'Need Tegaderm Info, Please!' in the group OmniPod Users"I press tissue onto the pad and roll Qtips under the pod. I definately think it has helped with the itchyness. I've never had a problem with them sticking. They stick too good sometimes!!"
2Dogs replied to Newfer's discussion 'Need Tegaderm Info, Please!' in the group OmniPod Users"Newfer I don't think you need to dry the adhesive pad after showering. That could possibly pull up an edge of the Tegaderm. Or maybe add to the itchiness since the towel friction might irritate the itchiness (if that makes sense). I simply let…"
Newfer replied to Newfer's discussion 'Need Tegaderm Info, Please!' in the group OmniPod Users"So, I've been using the Tegaderm for 2 weeks. It has helped a little. The canula goes right through with no problem. The pod still stays on tight, and the tegaderm pulls off the skin easily. I've been more conscious of drying the adhesive…"
Jacob's mom replied to Newfer's discussion 'Need Tegaderm Info, Please!' in the group OmniPod Users"so happy i found this, i knew you had talked about this product before and i am ready to have my son try it.. he wants to try leg site again and i think this may help he has had some occlusions there before and a little bit of bleeding and bruising…"
NatalieHodge replied to Newfer's discussion 'Need Tegaderm Info, Please!' in the group OmniPod Users"same here we just started using tegaderm for kennedy and we just inject right through the tegaderm... itchiness she says is moderately better, also she uses singulair and allegra for seasonal allergies and asthma, so those help out for pod itchiness…"
Newfer replied to Newfer's discussion 'Need Tegaderm Info, Please!' in the group OmniPod Users"2Doggs,
This has just recently become a problem. I've tried with and without skin prep, alcohol and plain 'ol soap and water. All attempts give me lobster red, itchy skin under the POD now. Really bites.
Thanks for the info!"
2Dogs replied to Newfer's discussion 'Need Tegaderm Info, Please!' in the group OmniPod Users"First of all, I personally don't use any skin prep at all, not even alcohol. It dries up your skin and adds to the itchiness and rash. Just clean and dry it. It's called Tegaderm Film. I get the 2 3/8" x 2 3/4". It says 1624W on…"
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