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Type 2s having to submit completed glucose logs for coverage of more than minimal number of strips daily
Started this discussion. Last reply by jims May 22. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone else encountered this?I have a support group participant who has been advised by her physician to test 2 times a day to see at what time and what insulin to prescribe. A PA was written…Continue
Dropped the D**n thing.
Started this discussion. Last reply by smartblnde May 7. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I dropped my CGM receiver (Dexcom G4) on a tile floor while cleaning it. It was out of the case.After being on hold for about 10 minutes, the tech service person informed me there is a 'one-time…Continue
stupid kidneys
Started this discussion. Last reply by smartblnde Jan 31. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Good morning, everyone!To sum up the reason for this title of this post....I have had T1 X 44 years. I got it relatively well-managed 5 years ago. Since doing so my eyes have improved to 20/25 both…Continue
searching for CDEs with type 1 and pumps and CGMs...
Started this discussion. Last reply by smartblnde Oct 25, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Good morning!I am a CDE who deals with type 1 on a daily basis (minute by minute basis).We support our patients. We support the supporters of our patients. Who, then, supports US?There is still a…Continue
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"Some thoughts:
I keep my data on computer so I can print it out.
I do not think one who has serious diabetes and is doing testing to control and maintain his numbers should have to keep submitting logs twice a year. What it normally gets better and…"
smartblnde replied to smartblnde's discussion 'Type 2s having to submit completed glucose logs for coverage of more than minimal number of strips daily'"In a class I taught last night I mentioned (no names) the situation with the glucose logs. If we can get the word out and people who are affected contact SOMEbody (legislators) to get this coverage in place withOUT hindrance, we might be able to get…"
"Kevin72:
Prior to being covered by medicare, I had bought all my strips on Amazon and American diabetes warehose at 1/2 the drug store price.
Today I pay $ 200 per month for medicare supplement policy plus 47 for part D and after spending $…"
kelvin72 replied to smartblnde's discussion 'Type 2s having to submit completed glucose logs for coverage of more than minimal number of strips daily'"Why not just buy your strips from amazon or ebay?alot cheaper."
"Thank you for your kind comments. It is not my blood sugar I am worried about it jumping from the nonsense but my blood pressure. At time of stroke in Hospital in 2007; blood pressure was 210 and Doctor was asking me when I had stroke - started. I…"
"This is both types that are involved - Type 1 and Type 2."
smartblnde replied to smartblnde's discussion 'Type 2s having to submit completed glucose logs for coverage of more than minimal number of strips daily'"Brian,
In the case of the lady to whom this is happening, she HAS gotten a prior auth from her MD. The insurance won't budge, and is still demanding the completed log. The doc is aggravated because Medicare is playing doctor and has final say…"
smartblnde replied to smartblnde's discussion 'Type 2s having to submit completed glucose logs for coverage of more than minimal number of strips daily'"Thanks, Karen, I'm with you. It just astounds me how decisions are made wihtout our experienced input."
smartblnde replied to smartblnde's discussion 'Type 2s having to submit completed glucose logs for coverage of more than minimal number of strips daily'"Jims,
Thank you for your response. I never meant to get your sugars up due to stress!
I have had T1 for 44 years. I would be dead without the ability to test frequently. I want to find a way to get our supplies covered without obstruction by…"
"I agree with Brian (bsc)
Of all the stone henge stupidity and harrassement.
No body wants to prick their fingers any more than is necessary.
Facr remain that the only tool - cost effective - that enables a diabetic to watch his blood glucose in real…"
Brian (bsc) replied to smartblnde's discussion 'Type 2s having to submit completed glucose logs for coverage of more than minimal number of strips daily'"When it comes to insurance, nothing surprises me. A doctor should be able to override this silly rule. If the patient had a prescription for insulin on file, everything would be peachy keen, but Medicare pinches every penny and makes patients go…"
smartblnde posted a discussionType 2s having to submit completed glucose logs for coverage of more than minimal number of strips daily
Has anyone else encountered this?I have a support group participant who has been advised by her physician to test 2 times a day to see at what time and what insulin to prescribe. A PA was written (prior authorization). She took the prescription to the pharmacy, where she was given a glucose log, told to complete it the number of times a day prescribed by her physician in order for Medicare to cover the additional strips.This seems like a HIPAA problem to me, and the person is concerned about…See More
smartblnde replied to smartblnde's discussion 'Dropped the D**n thing.'"OH, Hackish, that sounds like a GREAT idea! I would be willing to pay a SMALL fee to have it fixed (using a loaner in the meantime?).
Email going today."
hackish replied to smartblnde's discussion 'Dropped the D**n thing.'"I think it will just take someone cracking the unit open to determine what screen they use, then replacing the screen. I used to do this years ago with cell phones long before the big smartphone craze hit. I think Dex should offer a…"
Unknown Diabetic replied to smartblnde's discussion 'Dropped the D**n thing.'"I think it's going to be a $99 upgrade if your pump is still under warranty."
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