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Katrina
- 33, Female
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Website for Diabetic Supplies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Liz Aug 6, 2008. 15 Replies 0 Likes
No insurance and running low on supplies - idea/suggestions/help please.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kristin May 22, 2008. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Child's Parents Prayed Instead of Taking Her To the Hospital
Started this discussion. Last reply by lane jaeckle santos Jun 5, 2008. 31 Replies 0 Likes
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- Date diagnosed
- August 6, 1986
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.4
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Animas 2020
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Married, no kids, cute Boston Terrier named Charlie. English major in college, work in publishing now. Been diabetic over 20 years and still learning everyday.
I'm very sarcastic and have a good sense of humor and love to meet new people. So...now that you've read about me - leave a comment and say hi!
Yes, I do have a MySpace, so you can hit me up there too. www.myspace.com/blakbutterfli80
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Baby, I'm BACK!
Posted on September 3, 2009 at 3:48am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I go away for a few months and BAM - the site looks all different, there are more members...
Well, I've been neglectful of our relationship, but I promise I will do better. Now, more than ever - I need you TuDiabetes.com. There are diabetes walks to embark upon and funds to raise (shameless plug http://walk.jdrf.org/ type in my name, Katrina McNair and DONATE - please and thank you!)… Continue
Recommit. Again. For real. This time. One day at a time, girl.
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 12:26pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Ok. My endo fussed at me a little on my last appointment.
"Katrina, you have to test more. I can't see any patterns."
Ok, doc, I got you. Will do. Asap.
So, for the past 3 days, I've tested no less than 8 times each day - running through my strips like water. I've written down every bolus and every carb that I've eaten. Except for the soup I had the other day - soup doesn't have enough carbs for me to count, as far as I'm concerned. Right? I mean, it was…
Continue 7.8 - I'm on my way.
Posted on September 6, 2007 at 12:37pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Ok. I saw my endo yesterday and to say that I am not filled with dread when I do this - well, that would be a complete lie. I think I have the best endo in the world - he actually talks to me and is encouraging and often, my doctor visits last about 30 minutes, when before, I was out in about 15 minutes or so with my other doctor. (Anyone in the Dallas area - Jonathan Leffert is the best endo in the world)!
But, I digress. I got my A1C done on Tuesday, the day before my appointment.…
Continue Panic is stalking me
Posted on August 23, 2007 at 10:16am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Ok, some of you know that I have suffered consequences ( I meant to type complications, but consequences came out - hmm....) of my diabetes. I think I am finally beginning to panic.
I've had blood vessels in my eye rupture and ended up with the little "floaters" and "spots" in my eye. Floaters and spots - sounds so cute when in reality, this is BLOOD that is floating around in my line of vision.
Ok, so I had some laser…
Continue Would You Give It Up?
Posted on August 12, 2007 at 4:20am 5 Comments 0 Likes
I've heard this question numerious times. "If you could get rid of your diabetes, would you?"
I've dreamed of a day that I wouldn't have to take shots, test all day, not worry about what I eat or drink, not worry about complications. Hopefully, someday this will happen - I feel we are close and it's almost an unbearable wait.
And people say, diabetes does not define you - you have a disease - it does NOT have you - you all know the routine. But, as I ponder the "what ifs" of a…
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Hope you are having a grand day today. Also wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Lois
I'm not in the Animas group so I couldn't reply to your question there. I check that group since I'm probably going with Animas in the new year.
A lot of insurance companies consider the pump & necessities Durable Medical Equipment while strips & insulin would be covered under prescriptions, annoying, but that's the way it is.
While you do have a deductible, call and ask what your out of pocket maximum for DME is and ask if your deductible goes towards that amount. That deductible and/or the 20% you have to pay may be capped at $1000 or another amount, and ask them what your coverage would be once you meet your out of pocket.
Also, ask them if you have 4th quarter carry-over. Some companies offer to carry over any deductible you met in October, November & December into the next year so if you wait until the fall you may be good for next year too.
:)
How do you like the Pump?
I have a blog on blogspot. It's mostly just diabetic-friendly musings, poetry, and making fun of myself so far. Just started it when I joined tudiabetes. Nice to know you!
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