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Travis
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Tell me what you think ... about PUMPS =)

You are right--you will be on Humalog only. You are giving very small doses of humalog 24x7 such that you always have insulin actively working. This allows for better control than with lantus as yo...

Replied Nov 7

Animas billing

Good to know. I just couldn't believe it could take them this long when the insurance paid in the first month--glad to know this is not abnormal; thanks for the reply!

Replied Nov 7

Animas billing

I keep checking online and it has never shown a balance which I find odd but thanks for the advice though!

Replied Nov 7

Tell me what you think ... about PUMPS =)

Hollie, I was diagnosed in 1994 and felt odd when I first asked my doctor if I could switch from two shots to 4 or more a day--seemed counterintuitive. But as you know the MDI gave so much better ...

Replied Nov 5

 

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They are usually great about billing me with Fed BCBS. I would call, credit card in hand. Get those frequent flyer miles! Jay
November 9
You are right--you will be on Humalog only. You are giving very small doses of humalog 24x7 such that you always have insulin actively working. This allows for better control than with lantus as you can change the amount you take throughout the da...
November 6
Good to know. I just couldn't believe it could take them this long when the insurance paid in the first month--glad to know this is not abnormal; thanks for the reply!
November 6
I keep checking online and it has never shown a balance which I find odd but thanks for the advice though!
November 6
It took them about 4 months to get me my first bill for the pump. For supplies it wa snot much different. Although my insurance requires me to get my supplies from a third party. Anyway - set asside the funds so you are ready when the bill does co...
November 5
Look your account up on the internet instead of calling them to see if their is a balance owed. Then you will know if something shows or not.
November 4
They are super slow, but that can be used to your advantage. Don't be afraid to call, as you will be doing business with these people a long time.
November 4
Hollie, I was diagnosed in 1994 and felt odd when I first asked my doctor if I could switch from two shots to 4 or more a day--seemed counterintuitive. But as you know the MDI gave so much better control. Imagine that times two or more. With the ...
November 4
Travis added a discussion
Does anyone have any experience with getting bills from Animas? I got a pump 3 months ago...and still no bill. My insurance carrier EOB shows what they paid and what I'll still owe so I kept expecting a bill but now it's been long enough I'm wonde...
November 4
For people touched by diabetes who live in Texas.
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Travis is now a member of TuDiabetes - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes
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Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Texas
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
October 15, 1994
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
A place to discuss diabetes information with others
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
One Happy Diabetic
What do you do for a living?
Health Care Administrator

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At 11:36am on September 30, 2009, patti lopez said…
Hi, Travis! Late Welcome, here you will find alot going on as I have for over two years now lots of friends and support.

Start a blog or discussion about your experience. There are alot of groups to join, especially Diabetes in Texas.

If anything, don't hesitate to ask. Patti
At 11:33am on September 30, 2009, patti lopez said…
Happy Birthday, Travis!
 
 

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