[Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging

Sun Aug 9 18:37:31 UTC 2020

If I recall correctly,  drs. have a  “Nessesity” clause they can use.

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> On Aug 5, 2020, at 13:37, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> do agree with Milton on the matter,  maybe if you could get  your doctor to
> maybe put together   the paperwork for a CGM no matter if its from dexcom
> in  g series or Abbot  in freestyle libre  series.  Likely one,  of these
> two would be covered,  by your insurance provider an maybe that  would help
> you out as well in the long run.    
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:09 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
> 
> Hello Lisa,
> 
> Could you answer some questions and I can give you suggestions to better be
> able to deal with your doctor.
> 
> First, are you seeing an Endrocronologist to assist you in managing your
> diabetes?
> 
> What was your last HA1C level when you last tested at a clinic or lab that
> your doctor ordered?
> 
> How long have you been a diabetic?
> 
> Are you on Medicare? Do you have other medical insurance?
> 
> Just going by the information you provided thus far that I have read, I
> don't want to jump to any kind of conclusions about suggestions for an
> argument with your doctor for more frequent testing.
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lisa
> Belville via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:31 AM
> To: Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Lisa Belville <missktlab1217 at frontier.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
> 
> Hi, Mary.?? I couldn't agree more.
> 
> 
> Right now my insurance will only cover a once a day testing, so I get 50
> testing strips and I only get them every five weeks.?? I mentioned this to
> my doctor and she says most of her type II diabetics only test their sugar a
> few times a week.
> 
> 
> This worries me, because I know just enough about diabetes to know that
> everyone's body is different and won't react to carb stuffed foods in the
> same way.?? I'd love to be able to test my sugar at least three times a day,
> but getting the strips to do so is an issue.?? I feel like I'm being
> penalized for wanting to stay healthy.?? I don't want to wait until I'm
> insulin dependent to use an automatic monitoring system.?? That logic seems
> totally irrational to me, but then this is the healthcare system we're
> talking about.
> 
> 
> Lisa
> 
> 
> Lisa Belville
> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
> 
>> On 7/22/2020 5:46 PM, Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> Thanks guys, I???m hoping there???s a way we can pass a law where it
> shouldn???t be required to be on an injection so long as you???re diabetic
> because I hear that it???s such a useful meter.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Jul 22, 2020, at 4:36 PM, Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ???Yes, it is true but you also have to be testing your blood sugar
> levels at least 4 times a day for Medicare to approve. Also there is a
> waiting period before Medicare approves. The National Federation of the
> Blind is trying to get Congress to change this in Covid 19 legislation by
> adding it to a bill that Congress is trying to get their act together on and
> pass through both Houses of Congress and on to the President of the United
> States so that it would temporarily eliminate the waiting period.
>>> 
>>> I suggest that you speak with your doctor or endocrinologist about 
>>> this
> as some doctors are more familiar and know what would be best for you.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 5:05 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Mary Sanders <sanders.mary1992 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
>>> 
>>> I have a question, I was looking online and about how Medicare can 
>>> cover
> for the decks calm but they said that I???d have to be on insulin is there
> anyone that???s not on insulin that???s getting this? Once I get it I may
> have more questions and I have been reading through emails but sometimes
> it???s easier to ask the questions when I have it in hand if my insurance
> approves, but I guess the other question I will ask for now is our sensors
> covered? Thank you everyone for being patient I appreciate it because I know
> I will have more questions later than that may have already been asked about
> the sensors and how the meter works and how to pare it and all that good
> stuff. I was also wondering about the receiver I???m glad to know that you
> don???t have to use it because I know that Medicare requires you to get one
> with a receiver at least from what I read up on correct me if I???m wrong.
>>> Mary
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 22, 2020, at 3:45 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ???Not a bad idea.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 2:09 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: joystigile at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Diana,
>>>> I have several devices that need to be charged each day.  What I now 
>>>> do
> is plug them all in to be charged when I take my shower.  If you do that you
> can still keep your receiver under your pillow at night.
>>>> Warmly, Joy
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 1:48 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
>>>> 
>>>> I was told by dexcom, at least 3 hours. Mine seems to hold a charge 
>>>> quite a while. I would like to hear if outhers have a routine. I 
>>>> want it under my pillow while sleeping! Diana cook
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jul 22, 2020, at 10:15, ang345x--- via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> ???Does anyone know how long to charge the dex com and what light 
>>>>> to
> look for?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> From the desk of
>>>>> 
>>>>> Angela Perone
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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