[Diabetes-talk] re question for those on the list who have dexcom cgm whats the cost for the replacemnt sensors ans wher is the best place to get hem

[gary melconian]

Good to  know. I just don’t want to be paying an outrageous price forhe
sensors. I did some research there  are some third party medical supply
places which do supply the dexcom sensors. For reasonable prices. I found
two places  3 months supply for $100 and one other place 2 month  supply for
$70. So that  would be what I would probably end up doing  if I do get the
dexcom g5. I don’t have an I phone so my I pod  touch would be the main use
of my data collection and gathering information for analysis.  Thanks for
all the information. Can't wait ot ge my dexcom g5. This will be my healthy
gift to myself this year just in case its not covered by insurance.  

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 2:24 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] re question for those on the list who have
dexcom cgm whats the cost for the replacemnt sensors ans wher is the best
place to get hem

My doctor told me that the Dexcum itself would cost between $1000 and $1500,
and the censors would cost about $140 a month. Don't know entirely how
accurate this is, but it's what my endo told me when I asked about
out-of-pocket costs.

Bridgit

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gary melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 3:21 PM
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Cc: gary melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] re question for those on the list who have
dexcom cgm whats the cost for the replacemnt sensors ans wher is the best
place to get hem

Thanks very much. I have already done that.i have the forms and taking care
of them right now. So when I do se my endo next week to turn back the trial
unit I can have the endo complete the forms an then we will se what happens
from there on out. Thanks for the group in introducing me to things  that I
did not know about. Ever since using the dexcom for two days I have noticed
a big deal in my numbers and the way that I approach my treatmen schedule.
Prior to the dexcom I would be over dozing on insulin and now I have cut my
insulin down from 70 to 50 units. So far so good. The dexcom has been giving
me more information then I ever had. Since I don’t have an I phone I do have
an I pod touch 5g around here   to get he data to analyze . . that’s what I
am using a my means fo getting al ltt the information. When they do have an
androd version of the device an it gives as much more information as the ios
version iwould be happy but till then that’s not a big deal abouteh unit.
The main pint ht its accessible ot us and no matter the mobile platform we
can eth e information we need ot control our diabetes. Whether that e on how
much insuling to administer or when there are lows and to take care of htem.
I was having a fw lows below 90 as I had set my low to 90 and m high to 1890
as I would hit that before the dexcom when I would do indepent finger priks.
So its been a big improvement in my diabetes management.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 10:25 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] re question for those on the list who have
dexcom cgm whats the cost for the replacemnt sensors ans wher is the best
place to get hem

Gary, I buy all of my supplies directly from Dexcom. I know that Healthnet
of California covers it. How much it will cost depends on your durable
medical equipment policy. If you're interested in the CGM, if you call
Dexcom, they will actually check and tell you what your insurance will
cover.
Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
gary melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2016 10:29 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: gary melconian
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] re question for those on the list who have dexcom
cgm whats the cost for the replacemnt sensors ans wher is the best place to
get hem

Hello after having a very good day with the  dexcom cgm trial, and getting
an idea that  I was using to much insulin.    I am convinced in the
benefits of the cgm.i will be returning the trial unit next week an
requesting the cgm. I would like to know what is the cost of the replacement
sensors. Also wat are the best places  to get them as far as the best prices
for thet cgm replacement sensors. This is for those who use the unit. I need
to get  all my information as I make my decision to get the cgm whether that
be thrue my insurance health net of California PPO or out of pocket just in
case  they refuse to cover it. these are the questions I have ffor the group
who use the dexcom cgm . 

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