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Ryan J.
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- Duluth, GA
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Insurance for independent contractor?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by dargirl Nov 3.
How can I get my pods for cheaper? I am about to leave the omni pod....
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kristin Sep 27.
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On my Tu Diabetes page there is a question. What do I do for a living? My answer was "I work for insurance!!!!!" One of my main worries of dealing with my diabetes is. "What would I do if I did not have insurance?" "Will I have a job that will be ...
Check for one of those cash clinics that let you have unlimited visits to doctors for a monthly fee (something like $49 here), and they then charge for labs, and other services. No endo, but you could get 'scripts.
If you still have your current ...
If you do not get benefits through an employer (or your wife's employer) your options are a igh risk pool if your state has one (they run about the same as COBRA) or a health plan like Cinergy which will not offer as much coverage and cost share. ...
This is such a difficult situation. Do they want you to work on a 1099 basis? Or is it a W2 with no benefits?
I was an independent contractor for a few years, and insurance was the biggest challenge I faced. Initially, I utilized COBRA, so that I...
The nature of a new job offer is a very challenging one for me. I dont know if I should accept it or not. The company wants to hire me with a nice salary but as an independent contractor. I am a type 1 diabetic on the omni-pod and have had cigna f...
The initial purchase of the OmniPod is less than other pumps, but the supplies are more expensive. Perhaps you can also post your question in the OmniPod group to see if any users have ideas.
Your story is unfortunately something that potential Pod wearers are unaware of: the ongoing costs is far greater than those of a tubed pump--something I found out about just as the Omnipod was in it's initial launch phase. I gotta give props to t...
My total price on my first order of these omnipods is double the cost of the minimed supplies. The cost after my insurance coverage of 80% was almost 400.00. I cant afford that every year. Its just not possible. What do people do? I know there has...
Oh and they tell us that diabetes is not a problem just a part of our lives.
If I am told that my goal is to live a normal life, then I should feel as if I cant get a package of crackers.
Let me also add that what Dr. Bernstein didnt mention in this video is quantities of meat. I am a 23 year old male. I get really freaking hungry sometimes. I crave carbs because they give me energy. If Dr. Bernstein's ideas were to work for me I w...
Profile Information
- Hometown (where you come from):
- Atlanta
- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- December 9, 1986
- Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
- 7.5
- What glucose meter do you use?
- Fast Take
- Type of treatment you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Omni Pod
- What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
- http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/ryan.joyner2?ref=profile
- What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
- Learning from and Helping other diabetics
- How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
- My Wife discovered this site. She was being sweet and trying to help me find some answers about my new Omni-Pod.
- Who referred you? (if anyone)
- My Wife
- What do you do for a living?
- Technical Sales Specialist
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 10:52pm on July 23, 2009,
Rachel Johnston said…
- i've been on the pod for 2 weeks as well.
i love it. no tubes. i was on the cozmo before this & i hated it. i feel like i have more 'freedom now.
- At 9:29am on July 23, 2009,
Rachel Johnston said…
- hello ryan :)
i'm on the omnipod & i was diagnosed in 1995 (i was 5 years old & i'm 19 now)
- At 5:10am on July 21, 2009,
Sugabetic said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! it's a great place here. Thanks for the friend request. If u need any help with your omnipod or anything else, feel free to ask! :-)
- At 9:51pm on July 20, 2009,
Marcia said… - Welcome Ryan! Congratulations on having a special someone who cares about you!
- At 4:17pm on July 20, 2009,
Suzanne said… 
Welcome to TuDiabetes!! Good to see a fellow Georgian here! I live in the Norcross area.
I am part of the Welcoming Committee and you are now part of a supportive community for diabetics! Here you will find others who also work to balance their health and their lives. You can learn, laugh, and grow here with the help of a community of people who understand you and the challenges you face.
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Suzanne
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