"This is interesting because I have insurance through BC/BS of Louisiana and am required to go through PumpsIt for my sensors. Originally I got my Dex and start up kit with sensors directly from Dexcom but then our insurance plan year changed and…"
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Meat "Gingerbread House" Cartoon Wanted
Started this discussion. Last reply by bsc Nov 2, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Happy Halloween!Last year, someone posted a funny cartoon of kids trick or treating at a witch's house, which was made of meat instead of candy. I was sure I had copied and saved it, but of course, I…Continue
Trouble with Liberty Medical / Orbit infusion sets?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Unicornzzz Dec 19, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
In September we got our first batch of OrbitMicros from Liberty Medical. Don't remember exactly how it unfolded, but at some point they told me that the sets we wanted were on back order. (i think I…Continue
T1s not subtracting fiber from carb counts
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim Dec 17, 2010. 35 Replies 0 Likes
Had an endo apt yesterday and met with a nutritionist for the first time. I nearly fell off my chair when she said not to subtract fiber from the carb counts. I said, "But, but, but" and she said,…Continue
High after evening of excitement
Started this discussion. Last reply by acidrock23 Nov 28, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Twice recently, my daughter has been invited to an exciting and much-anticipated activity, the most recent HP movie and a Cirque de Soliel performance. At 2 am both nights, her sugars were high,…Continue
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Benjamin McLaughlin replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"BCBS in LA denied me first off, saying that they require a pump therapy in order to receive a CGM. Pumpsit then put in for an Omnipod and the Dex, and within a weak of the original denial, I was approved 100%. I am with OGB, so I guess I am lucky. I…"
Carolyn A. replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"I use Edgepark and they are really easy to work with."
"I got my Dexcom directly through Dexcom. At that time my insurance wouldn't cover it, so I paid. Someone at Dexcom suggested that I go through Pumpsit for the sensors, saying that Pumpsit folks were more used to working with insurance companies…"
Jay replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"As far as Federal BCBS is concerned, the company that processes the claim is the one in CA where Dexcom is located. The CA BCBS will contact your BCBS franchise company for coverage verification but the claim is still handled in CA.
I was initially…"
metheniac replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"We must all keep in mind that insurance companies (in general) are out to make (or at least save) money. Many of the adjusters who review our requests for medical supplies do not have the education to practice such demanding tasks. It took me over a…"
Jigga replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"I called BC/BS and was denied because I have diabetes."
"I go through Diabetes Specialty Center out of Utah. They have fantastic customer service, quick shipping, and always include receipts. 1-800-775-4372
Hope this helps!"
Jigga replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"I just moved here to MN, this isn't good to hear."
carb101 replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"Interesting how much BC/BS varies. Although we live in Texas, my husband's employer is based in California, so we have BC/BS of CA. We had to work our way through a vareity of appeals to get the CGM, but it really wasn't "hard";…"
John replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"BCBS MN tried to deny me--I managed to overcome their decision by noting:
1) that I had been a diabetic for 50 years, and that I was suffering from hypoglycemic unawareness;
2) waiting until I had suffered a loss of consciousness was essentially as…"
MrsGink replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"BCBS in NJ is no longer covering sensors unless you have a documented low that required medical intervention, e.g. ER visit, doctor verified seizure, glucagon use followed by ER visit. It stinks because they used to cover it and this change seems to…"
jrtpup replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"I have BC/BS, and have always gotten dex stuff direct from Dexcom."
John replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"Depends on the state--BCBS Minnesota was not helpful in my case."
Jigga replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"I gotta look into Blue Shield! I'm looking for new insurance now."
metheniac replied to carb101's discussion 'Where to buy sensor supplies?' in the group Dexcom Users"I guess I am really fortunate, My insurance (Blue Shield) covers the entire bit. And, they acknowledge Dex - which makes ordering really easy, as I stated earlier."
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- At 2:38pm on October 29, 2010,
Manny Hernandez said… - Hello Carb,
I wanted to stop by to say THANK YOU once more for your kind donation back in September.
Also, I wanted to give you a very special heads up about this year's Big Blue Test:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/blogs/how-you-can-help-get-a-child
- At 4:29pm on September 21, 2010,
SF Pete said… - I'm really kind of wrecked. This isn't about me. Missy attracts good folks around her and I am so thankful that she considers me a friend. At the moment I feel somewhat inadequate. I did manage to convince her to bunk with Kit who also happens to be T1. Stress makes Missy's BG drop like a rock so I'd feel better if she were somewhere where they knew the deal intimately. Kit is my hero.
- At 10:01am on September 2, 2010,
Gerri said… - Thanks, Cindy! One shout an hour might help us stay sane:)
- At 9:53am on August 18, 2010,
Danny said…
- Thank you for the kind words in regards to my blog. I have tons of them I wrote last year but they are sitting in my blog vault getting dusty. I will bring out #2 and #3 today... by no means am I a professional writer, lol. 8^)
I hope you and Clara are having a wonderful week... and may all of her blood sugars be a 104 mg/dl just like the One Touch Commercials.Delete Comment
- At 4:13pm on May 27, 2010, Manny Hernandez said…
- Carb101,
I apologize I hadn't replied to your question about removing a friend (I am not too good at keeping up with my comments here, I am way better with private messages and emails!) :)
Below the photo of the person you want to remove as a friend, there should be a link that reads "Remove As Friend". Click on it and that should remove the person from your friends.
- At 4:30am on May 27, 2010,
bsc said… - I think you were right to close the discussion. Unfortunately, the whole diet/low carb debate is one of those devisive issues. I am sure you will find a diet that will keep your daughter healthy, happy and full of energy.
- At 2:04pm on May 26, 2010,
Magic said… - Hi there
Welll I see you have gotten a great amount of feedback.. I will make it short and sweet----Good Carbs versus bad carbs, the diet she is following is fine, and if she has energy and her blood work is healthy for a child her age, then she is just fine, I would not worry. At the same time there is nothing at all wrong with inputing some healthy complex carbs, such as a Sweet potatoe or an apple, or hey what about some steel oats with almond butter in the morning, all of those suggestions, are super , supers healthy, and break down slowly in the body, but amongst other things they delay the breakdown of sugar....Good Luck to you..
- At 10:04am on May 24, 2010,
The Diabetic Welfare Queen said… - Yeah... :) I've joined the Iowans with Diabetes group, and met him. A lot of nice folks from Iowa, here... We were planning a meet up, at some point, but I think it will be more in September for the TCOYD conference, in Des Moines. :) Wish I had more gal pals around here, though... Will try to visit the support group I always miss. LOL Once a month is tough to get down! hehe
- At 9:55am on May 24, 2010, The Diabetic Welfare Queen said…
- Hey, no worries... :) And no, I didn't get any kind of notifications, at all. I'll add ya right away. :)
- At 11:49am on May 17, 2010,
Robyn said… - Thank You for the friend invite, my pleasure. Hope you are having a good one.
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