[Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Fri Jan 4 00:48:06 UTC 2019

Well, given the many stories I've gotten over the past few months, I can only go on what the Dexcom Medicare department told me this morning, as well as my representative, April. Did you get 3 months worth of sensors? 
They really stung me on this one because I just had to buy a 2-pack of transmitters because they don't sell just one. Then they put a hold on my order because they lost the form that I had to sign saying, yes, I'm 65 but I won't bill Medicare for the G6. So not only do they have my $840, but I may end up with no Dexcom for awhile. I am a very unhappy camper right now. And I can promise you, they wouldn't even take my Medicare and insurance information right now. They're not covering it.
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 12:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Walter,

Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.

Bridgit
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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!

I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?

I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.

Thanks,
Walter Mitchell

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello,

You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.’’Greg Wocher

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> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
> So I am waiting.
> 
> 
> Original message:
>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>> they thought it should be.
>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>> the tape.
>> This is just for swimming they say.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>> I didn't see that.
>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>> I am over whelmed..
> 
> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
> 
>>>> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>> will hold
>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>> the most
>>>> water it was near.
>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>> much fun
>>>> I had with it.
>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>> when I
>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>> but
>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>> this
>>>> doesn't.
>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
> 
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