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http://www.flixxy.com/cell-phones-on-airplanes.htm"
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Hearing Loss and Diabetes
Started this discussion. Last reply by JohnG Dec 18, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Infected Parotid Gland
Started this discussion. Last reply by marty peters Dec 7, 2009. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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Scott Wilkins replied to marty peters's discussion 'Denied Air Travel' in the group OmniPod Users"You'd think in this day and age they could build an airplane that's not affected by consumer electronic devices. What a World we live in..."
marty peters commented on jrtpup's group 'What's on your mind?'"I had frozen shoulder surgery last October, 2011. Since then I made some good progress but recently I encountered a setback with my ROM. The pain has returned. Anyone else have this problems as well?"
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What's on your mind?
This group is for all those events & thoughts we want to share that may not fit in another group. Topics that are not D-related are welcomed. Post whatever's on your mind!See More
NatalieHodge replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"is that right? HSA is not changing?? funny they would change fsa yet not hsa... we are on high deductible plan... so pretty much cash pay, but i did find out our endo visits are 150 cash, not bad..."
Jim replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"Have you looked into an HSA -- Healthcare Spending Account? Those limits are not changing."
Jaybear replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"The $2500 cap on FSA contributions is indeed correct. This is nothing other than a back door tax on us diabetics and anyone else who has preexisting conditions since all of us who take advantage of FSA accounts will now be taxed on as much as $2500…"
marty peters replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"It was part of the scheme to get the health care bill under $1T. My concern is that the difference between 5,000 and 2,500 is not available on the 1st of the year. I believe the wrong group of people we targeted in this change."
barbraann replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"I think we'd all be surprised at how much revenue can come from it. Think about it, multiply this by millions of people."
Gil DePaula replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"Marty, If the limit is going to be $2500, but your expenses are $3000, then all you do is pay $500 after taxes, instead of pre-tax. The difference between pre-tax and post-tax for the $500 is only going to be about $100. So, $100 over a year means…"
marty peters replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"My point is why change the limit at all......how much extra revenue will the government get by limiting the amount by $2500? Seems the rationale is silly."
barbraann replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"Doesn't that $2000 or $2600 or $5000 in your FSA come from you? You have the money in an FSA because you've deposited it into this savings account. The benefit of an FSA is that it is taken out of your paycheck pre-tax. If you're only…"
Rebecca replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"I don't know what the laws say but from what you've said I think the problems lies in the fact that FSA is not available to all. Only employers that buy into it can offer it. I have not been eligible for a FSA account for the last 5 years…"
marty peters replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"Flexible Spending Account (FSA). It's a pre-tax payroll deduction to fund your medical costs not covered by your insurance.
You decide at benefits enrollment time what you think your estimated medical costs will be. Example being $2,500 for…"
jla replied to marty peters's discussion 'FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013' in the group OmniPod Users"What is FSA?"
marty peters added a discussion to the group OmniPod Users
FSA Spending Limit Starting in 2013
it's my understanding that because of Obamcare that FSA max will be $2,500 starting in 2013. While writing this law it was determined that FSA is considerd a wealthy person deduction and an advantage not available to everyone. Hence, the cap change from 5,000 to 2,500 I guess to level the 'playing field'.If true, I totally depise this change. My pods cost me $250 every 3 months. So that is $1,000 out of my pocket without all my other medical costs for Humalog, Symlin and my various other meds…See More
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- March 1, 1992
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- 7.5
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Sumlin Experience
Posted on January 19, 2010 at 2:46am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Glad I can give you my experience using Symlin. I started on it in early October 2009 and I take 3 shots a day before each meal. I can say it has really helped me get control of my diabetes. It just one of the components that has helped me go from a 12.4 to 6.7 in about 15 month.s
In particular, Symlin has greatly reduced the amount of food I intake on a daily basis. What I found is that my food cravings between meals has been basically eliminated. I normally eat three (3) meals a… Continue
In particular, Symlin has greatly reduced the amount of food I intake on a daily basis. What I found is that my food cravings between meals has been basically eliminated. I normally eat three (3) meals a… Continue
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 7:37pm on March 24, 2010,
Christina said… 
- At 6:49pm on December 4, 2009,
Lee Ann said… - Hi Marty,
I saw your post about the trouble with AA. I did a quick search, and I found a discussion on Juvenation in which someone commented saying they are a flight attendant and wear an Omnipod. If you aren't a member of that community, maybe you can join, and contact the person, username united90. here is a link to the thread:
http://juvenation.org/groups/pumps/forum/p/1627/11315.aspx
Much luck getting this issue resolved!
- At 3:36pm on October 6, 2009,
Cheri said… - So how has Day 1 been?
- At 4:20am on October 6, 2009, Cheri said…
- Hi Marty -
Good luck today. Have you read Jason's tips on Symlin? http://tudiabetes.com/profile/oneless - scroll down to the bottom. There are 3 guides. I copied them in to Word and printed them out. Very helpful. The "literature" is less than helpful.
Thankfully, I have yet to experience any nausea, but then I tend to have a cast iron stomach.
To me, it's all about timing with Symlin. In the past week, since I've been on it, I've been most successful when I've waited about an hour to bolus - and then by half.
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