[Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging

Melanie Torrance melanietorrance at icloud.com
Sun Aug 9 18:51:43 UTC 2020 

Doctors is what I think she means!
Melanie

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> On Aug 9, 2020, at 2:46 PM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey, what does drs mean?
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 1:38 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
> 
> If I recall correctly,  drs. have a  “Nessesity” clause they can use.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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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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