"Just had tooth extracted few weeks ago too. If anything, my bg is harder to control now because my ISF and I:C numbers are changing. For the better! I used to take 7unit bolus for a particular meal, but now I can eat same meal with no bolus, and my…"
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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Started Apr 27 0 Replies 0 Likes
Out of curiosity, does anyone have any info on CIDP as relating to diabetes? I saw neurologist today again and she's really leaning towards CIDP due to my results from the nerve conduction testing…Continue
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Animas and Anthem/Blue Cross issue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Jan 29. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Not sure if this is right place for this, but anyone else have problems with re-ordering supplies lately? My health coverage and insurance is same as it was when i got my pump, same doctors, same…Continue
The little things that make us happy
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doris D Nov 16, 2011. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Don't you just love it when you poke your finger and get the exact drop size of blood for your test strip? Most times I get too much, and have to clean extra blood from finger, or it's too small so i…Continue
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bobnominous commented on TooSweet's blog post 'Being too sweet!'"Never be scared that something won't help. Be scared that you never tried, because even if it doesn't work, you still learned something new. :)"
bobnominous posted a discussionChronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Out of curiosity, does anyone have any info on CIDP as relating to diabetes? I saw neurologist today again and she's really leaning towards CIDP due to my results from the nerve conduction testing and other symptoms, etc. I guess next step is ab testing and spinal tap for conclusive dx, but sadly i'm freshly laid off work and switching to wife's insurance starting next month so i don't think i can keep same set of doctors. Any pointers to good info would be great!See More
bobnominous replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Monthly query: TuDiabetes Turns Five! Where were you, in relation to your diabetes, five years ago?'"Pretty sure I was diabetic 5 years ago, but wasn't dx until a year later. I was literally dying and completely oblivious to why. Fast forward now through multiple docs, misdiagnoses, I am finally on track thanks mainly to TuD and the help…"
bobnominous replied to Jenni0219's discussion 'Any idea how many carbs in a tapioca/bubble tea???'"No idea.... however i suspect it's more the glycemic index than the carb amount that's causing the spike. Does your BG level out after 4-5 hours? or do you need additional corrections later? If it's level after 4-5 hours with no…"
bobnominous replied to LAB's discussion 'Girls...what diabetes supplies do you carry in your purse for emergencies? Boys...feel free to respond on what you carry as well.'"I went down to an army surplus store and got an old medic bag for $5, it's just slightly too small for a laptop, but has a great easy access flap, good shoulder strap and looks like a messenger bag at casual glance. I usually have 1-2 extra…"
Chris replied to bobnominous's discussion 'Animas and Anthem/Blue Cross issue'"I received a letter saying that Animas was rearranging their internal workings, or something like that and delays were experienced."
"I don't have an Animas pump, but I do have Blue Cross/Blue Shield. My PPO switched px suppliers from Medco to US Script. I tried to slip an order in to Medco before the end of the year, but they suck and it takes forever. I decided to just test…"
bobnominous replied to bobnominous's discussion 'Animas and Anthem/Blue Cross issue'"Just to follow up on this: Turns out that my medical group was the hold up, not Anthem directly this time. The medical group moved their physical office and the old phone numbers will pick up but then when selecting any menu option go to a…"
"I think the pump companies get swamped with orders In December. I use mine for four days. If it begins to hurt, itchy. or looks bad I take it out sooner. It took me two weeks to get insulin from MEDCO. Got it just in time. I always place orders a…"
bobnominous replied to jlin1024's discussion 'Pre-Diabetes Testing - Type 1 Diabetes Trial Net Screening'"Depending on age, I would not tell my daughter until it became necessary. You can already push a healthy eating style by example, and you know the signs to watch for, so she is unlikely to be in any immediate danger. By not saying anything, you…"
Sarah replied to bobnominous's discussion 'Animas and Anthem/Blue Cross issue'"Yes (well I don't know if it's the right spot, but I did have an issue arise)! I just got my first pump plus first group of supplies in Septemberish last year. I reorder cartridges/infusion sets for the first time in Decemberish but…"
Ron replied to bobnominous's discussion 'Animas and Anthem/Blue Cross issue'"I am guessing it was the holidays as well I ordered the Diasend kit mid December it got shipped right away. I then ordered a case for the pump film for the screen and a skin. I placed that order December 30. It did not ship till yesterday. I am…"
bobnominous replied to bobnominous's discussion 'Animas and Anthem/Blue Cross issue'"Jan 4th was the order time, but it hasn't shipped yet. All my orders except the initial one were processed and shipped the very next day. Shipping time can take several days which is fine, but this order stalled on process and hasn't even…"
Zoe replied to bobnominous's discussion 'Animas and Anthem/Blue Cross issue'"I've left mine in 4 days with no problems, haven't tried longer but as long as the set is good, it might be worth a try. But I would have asked Animas to send it overnight! They are usually pretty good about responding to "I'm…"
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- At 4:05pm on November 18, 2011,
acidrock23 said…
Wow! That's great! I have a long-standing bee in my bonnett about test strip "adjustments" by insurance companies. My doc currently wrote for 17 strips/ day and, for some reason, BCBS turned it into 14 strips/ day, WTF? If there are even 100,000 people who's rx's have been "whacked" like that, it seems a very reasonable "class-action" and, given the scope of the disease, and number of defendants (every health insurer? Yikes!) the prospect of launching something like that seems eerie, as I can sort of guess how they'd defend it. The cost would be huge and would be the most daunting part but I think that would be an interesting way to press for changed standards and improving the dialogue. Although BCBS just sent me a letter about some sort of health consultancy they're studying. Smert shpionem!
- At 4:52pm on November 10, 2011,
Well, it's not a bad topic. Sometimes I feel like it would be nice to have some more accomodations although my real interest is in getting complimentary test strips and removing barriers to testing? I'll do it just about anywhere but I get ***really*** cranky about insurance companies changing prescriptions, etc. When we are looking at trying to defend cases, we try to hit the defendants well before we spend a lot of money on an untenable position so I presume that as a plaintiff, you'd want to have some devils advocates in what's likely to be and uphill battle? Good luck with it!!
- At 4:11pm on November 10, 2011,
Hi Bob, I wanted to apologize for comments on your blog that, when I thought about them, may have been ill-conisidered, since we don't know the facts of your case. I investigate car accidents and adjust (mostly) bodily injury claims for an insurance company so I am somewhat familiar with some aspects of tort claims. I have no idea what your situation is and, in fact, I *totally* recommend not discussing it here as I always look people up, just in case there are any unusual facts (e.g. green hair, *cough cough* tattoos?) that we wouldn't want to be suprised by?
- At 2:31pm on October 7, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Hi there Bob. Thinking of you and thought I would drop in and say hello. We are expectong a Nor'easter heavy winds torrential rains and flooding High surf. I am doing well. My BG readings are very good. Going to be bad tomorrow night going to Bette's A1A Cafe in Ormond Beach for New England fried clams and haddock. Bette is from MA like I am and has her seafood shipped dowb from Ipswich,MA. I hope a;; is well with you. Take good care. I care. Reed,the Gatpr
- At 12:28pm on October 1, 2011,
catlover said… - Hi bobnominous- ( love your name) Welcome to TuD. We know you will like it here. We thank you for your generous donation to TuD. It is a wonderful site for Diabetics and the people who love them. BTW- My late father was in the Army Medical Corps during WW11.It seems you met Seagator - he is the best !!!
- At 7:08pm on September 29, 2011,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 2:14pm on September 29, 2011,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… 
Welcome home bobnominous.....and BRAVO on being a featured member :)
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends ♥
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
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- At 12:32pm on September 29, 2011,
Marie B said… - Bob, I love that quote too. I worked at the Pentagon and mostly worked in information technology in the areas of pay, personnel and manpower for the Navy. I was part of the team that wrote the first online system for the Navy in these areas. It was quite complicated, and I worked alongside men and women in uniform. I'm now also quite involved with a group called "Quilts of Valor". We make quilts for wounded warriors from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. One in our group recently mailed off one to the field hospital in Kandahar. I'm just about done with one now, and will be requesting a destination, I wonder where it will go, who will get it. We want these soldiers to get a homemade quilt as soon as possible to know that the folks here at home think of them and appreciate them.
- At 12:01pm on September 29, 2011, Doris D said…
- My dad and g-father were Navy vetrans too. My dad served in the Vietnam war and My g-father served in WWII. So I'm very Navy bound. My daughter served in ROTC in the ARMY when she was in school only b/c that was all that was offered where she went to school. Me??? They weren't accepting women in the services when I was a kid or I would have signed up for the Navy too.
- At 11:47am on September 29, 2011, Jeffrey said…
- Bobnominous, welcome to our Happy Diabetic Family. We are here to offer friendships, advice and support through this journey in life. Once again, WELCOME !!
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