[Diabetes-Talk] dex com

Tue Feb 5 01:20:59 UTC 2019

I'm a type 2 user of dexcom and i also do use insulin  both long term an short term as well. 

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
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Yep, that makes sense. I was thrown off by the type 2 comment, because I know type 2s using Dexcom, but yes, they do use insulin. Thanks everyone for clearing that up.

Bridgit

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I believe that’s right, and one of the criteria is that one has to be on insulin, whether Type 1 or Type 2. I believe I read that on www.diatribe.org the other day. If you don’t already frequent that website, I highly recommend it. Lots of latest news and perspectives, written by people with diabetes.

Sandi

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Medicare does have a list of criteria needed to have the Dexcom covered. I do think the insulin requirement is in there.
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I'm type 1, so I have to use insulin several times a day. That doesn't sound right to me though because a CGM is just a glucometer. Type 2s should be able to use it regardless if using insulin or not. Dar, do you use insulin at all right now?

Bridgit

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OK I understand,
Where they still won't help me out with the dex com unless I use insolin three time a day.
Are you being told the same thing?
I will share that a pump won't work for me.
Thanks for your help.

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> Dar,

> A CGM just reads glucose levels.

> An insulin pump just delivers insulin.

> This is why some of us use both. A CGM does not deliver insulin, and 
> an insulin pump doesn't read glucose levels.

> Honestly, Dar, don't use an insulin pump; I don't think it's the right 
> option for you.

> Those of us using pumps can't not read the screen at all or access it 
> with any tech. We have found work-arounds to make it work, but it's 
> not always easy. And as of now, there's not a single insulin pump on 
> the market that a blind diabetic can use any longer, not even with a 
> work-around. After October of last year, we no longer have pumps that 
> will work for us. Those of us who switched before the deadline only 
> have 4 years before Medtronic no longer supports the pump we are on.

> So, stick with an insulin pen.

> Dexcom also comes with a receiver like Libre that's completely 
> inaccessible for blind people. It doesn't matter that you won't use 
> it; you still will get it. It's a part of the entire system. I don't 
> even have my receiver turned on though; I only use the app on my smart
phone.

> Before Medicare covered Dexcom, I looked into paying for it myself, 
> and I believe it was going to cost around $1200 for the entire system.
> So, you need to find out for sure what Dexcom estimates for you, but 
> if you switch to Dexcom and have to pay for it the first time, that 
> may be around what you would pay. But again, you need to contact 
> Dexcom and find out an amount for sure.

> Also, the way Dexcom and Libre work are similar. You will have to 
> insert a sensor onto your body and attach a transmitter then connect 
> with the app on your phone. If you go with the Dexcom G6, which I 
> highly encourage you to do if you switch to Dexcom, it's much easier 
> to insert the sensor. Another bonus to using Dexcom is that most endo 
> offices are familiar with Dexcom and can train you properly on the 
> system and help you if you have any problems with it in addition to
Dexcom's tech support.

> But again, want to really stress and clarify that CGMs (which Dexcom 
> and Libre are) and insulin pumps are not the same thing and do very 
> different things.

> Bridgit

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> I spoke to my diabetic coordinator, who shared she is standing up for me.
> I didn't know when i got the libre I was paying for the box as well 
> even though I couldn't use it.
> medicare. are shares that it is for five years.
> If I go on the dex com I would have to pay out rite for everything.
> At least for the first time.
> Then I would pay under $50 a month.
> That sure is better than what I was paying for the libre.
> We also talked about the pump.
> She said that medicare would help if I took insulin three times a day.
> She said she will talk to the doctor to see how we can get something 
> better turned around.
> She said even being a type two diabetic I could be on the pump.
> I don't think I could do two things at the same time. Just some thoughts.
> Thanks for sharing on behalf of your children.
> Glad you keep busy.

> I admire you that you can.
> I have always looked up to all of you, who have done this all of your
life.
> Those on the pump can you read your numbers by the phone as well?
> I can't tel you the name she said, but I thought it was a name that 
> you folks were dealing with.
> Why would you wear a pump and dex com at the same time?

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