"I also had 100% coverage by BCBS of Iowa. Medicare first had to deny coverage and then the agency passed on the coverage question to BCBS and the latter approved it."
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CGM Chat with Gary Scheiner Tonite
Started this discussion. Last reply by Heidi Mar 8, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi everyone,I will be holding an online chat at my personal website and you are all invited:Topic: Continuous Glucose Monitoring ChatGuest Speaker:…Continue
New Diabetes Resource website: Thediabetesresource.com
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gina Capone Oct 12, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hey all,Just wanted to let you know about my newest website: The Diabetes Resource it is the first and only Ultimate diabetes directory for everything diabetes. The Diabetes Resource covers…Continue
Follow the JDRF at the White House on Twitter, Tomorrow!
Started Mar 8, 2009 0 Replies 0 Likes
Follow JDRF at the White House on Twitter! President Barack Obama will be signing an Executive Order lifting the federal ban on embryonic stem cell research on Monday in a ceremony at the…Continue
The Diabetes OC
Started Nov 2, 2008 0 Replies 0 Likes
Our first featured blogger is up on The Diabetes OC! Check it out... http://diabetesoc.blogspot.comIf you…Continue
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Baby Peanut replied to Gina Capone's discussion 'Which insurance covered your CGM'"I just created a petition: Medicare: Cover Continuous Glucose Meters for those who really need them. , because I care deeply about this very important issue.
I'm trying to collect 100 signatures, and I could really use your help.
To read more…"
jlconrod left a comment for Gina Capone"Paradigm Revel 723, Silhouette Infusion Sets, diagnosed November 1970."
Linda G left a comment for Gina Capone"Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gina......
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?"
brokenpole left a comment for Gina Capone"Happy Birthday, Gina!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
"absolutely correct! You coverage is specified by the CONTRACT, which often contains somewhat-unique coverage terms selected by the employer.
Where it gets interesting, and FUN to fight about, is when the contract contradicts itself. (Yes, I find…"
Mike replied to Gina Capone's discussion 'Which insurance covered your CGM'"More important than the name of the company is the specific plan purchased by you or employer and whether, if employer, the plan is simply administering a self-insured business or is providing coverage. Any given company will likely write a policy…"
Hope replied to Gina Capone's discussion 'Which insurance covered your CGM'"mine more for more than 3 years. My endo has had the same one since 2004, so some of us are definitely getting more than one year out."
Mike replied to Gina Capone's discussion 'Which insurance covered your CGM'"You should plan on replacing transmitter roughly annually. They are only warrantied for 6 months and tend to fail in the 10-14 month range. Fortunately my plan covers the transmitter as DME with a $1,500 cap, but all supplies, including sensors…"
Mike replied to Gina Capone's discussion 'Which insurance covered your CGM'"BCBS of MA covered mine 100%. Same for my pump. Key was that I am with a large endo practice and they know how to work with Medtronic and each insurer and get it right the first time. Both items arrived within a few days of starting the process."
Nancy replied to Gina Capone's discussion 'Diagnosis Twins'"Diagnosed as T1 on August 16, 1994 can't believe it'll be 17 years this year."
Elizabeth replied to Gina Capone's discussion 'Which insurance covered your CGM'"Anthem of Maine. 90/10 copay, had to show that blood glucose was not well controlled and a1c was above 7.5 + get physician recommendation. Not a problem..."
NOLA replied to Gina Capone's discussion 'Which insurance covered your CGM'"Coventry/Health America covered my CGM but they would only approve it once i was pumping successfully for 6 months"
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Sh*t
Posted on August 9, 2008 at 8:07pm 15 Comments 0 Likes
Today at work, my pump is beeping like mad. I check to see what all the rukus is about.
HOLY COW!
16.3 units left.
Dammit, I forgot to change it this morning before I left work. (always in a rush in the morning, thats how I roll) Anyway, I actually IM one of my internet IM buddies to ask how long 16 units will last. She told me to check the pump because it gives you a count down. So I did. It said 15:10, so basically I had 15 hours left before it had no insulin.… Continue
HOLY COW!
16.3 units left.
Dammit, I forgot to change it this morning before I left work. (always in a rush in the morning, thats how I roll) Anyway, I actually IM one of my internet IM buddies to ask how long 16 units will last. She told me to check the pump because it gives you a count down. So I did. It said 15:10, so basically I had 15 hours left before it had no insulin.… Continue
Have you ever?
Posted on June 26, 2008 at 7:53am 11 Comments 0 Likes
Forgotten your blood machine anywhere?
A couple of weeks ago, I think I left my blood machine at Stop and Shop or it could be Costco, on third thought maybe it was Old Navy? Well, where ever it is right now I am positive noone is using it.…
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A couple of weeks ago, I think I left my blood machine at Stop and Shop or it could be Costco, on third thought maybe it was Old Navy? Well, where ever it is right now I am positive noone is using it.…
Continue Mr. D
Posted on June 25, 2008 at 9:26am 4 Comments 0 Likes
I’ve known Mr. D for a little over 7 years. We first met in my doctors office and I was scared of him, he even made me cry, it seemed that me and Mr. D were forced to be friends and he was going to be around for a while. I wasn’t sure if I liked that he was going to be around so much. But, I was going to give him a chance. It took a while for us to get used to each other but eventually we got on a routine. Everyday me and Mr. D would get up, eat breakfast together, take the train to work, have… Continue
Help!!! Exercise Fanatics Inquire within
Posted on May 29, 2008 at 9:23am 6 Comments 0 Likes
I need advice. What do you all do to prevent a low at the gym. I know I keep harping on this subject but I seem to really be struggling.
Last night I turned my pump to a 50% basal an hour before working out. I checked my blood it was at 115 before going into the class, so I took some sips of Gatorade and turned my pump to a basal of 0% for the remainder of the time I would be working out just like the diabetes team told me to do.
Halfway through the class I am in, I am… Continue
Last night I turned my pump to a 50% basal an hour before working out. I checked my blood it was at 115 before going into the class, so I took some sips of Gatorade and turned my pump to a basal of 0% for the remainder of the time I would be working out just like the diabetes team told me to do.
Halfway through the class I am in, I am… Continue
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- At 2:25pm on February 10, 2012, jlconrod said…
Paradigm Revel 723, Silhouette Infusion Sets, diagnosed November 1970.
- At 8:05pm on January 1, 2012, Linda G said…
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- At 5:06am on September 12, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Gina. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 4:05am on September 12, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gina......
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 1:42am on September 12, 2011, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday, Gina!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 12:07pm on December 27, 2010, Linda G said…
HAPPY NEW YEAR....AND THE BEST OF THE BEST FOR 2011:)
- At 11:14am on November 21, 2010, Linda G said…
Wishing you a HAPPY AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY!
- At 2:51pm on October 31, 2010, Linda G said…
- At 5:51pm on September 12, 2010, Linda G said…
- Best Wishes on your Special Day Gina....and the next 364 days!
- At 9:09am on September 12, 2010,
Doris D said…
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