[Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

[Milton]

Hi,

Let me chime in here.

When I inquired about going on a CGM with my Endocronologist she seemed to have knowledge that as long as you or your doctor specifies that you test your blood sugar levels at least 4-times a day and that you are covered under Medicare, the doctor is able to submit a prescription request to Dexcom and Dexcom will contact Medicare for approval. 

Now, Medicare takes quite a while to approve the request so one needs to be patient.

I currently have a small co-payment that I have to make to the supplier of my Dexcom G6 supplies but it is not that bad.

So, check with your doctor on options for payment and co-payment and once you find the right source you would be on your way.

  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:05 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

I remember Dexcom had rigid criteria as well. I remember having to send in proof that you tested your void sugar at least 4 x per day.
Melanie

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> On Oct 3, 2020, at 9:02 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get 
> disqualified.
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought 
> people here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might 
> also be an advantage plan.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the 
> Libre so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
> 
>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also 
>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a 
>> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will 
>> se the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go 
>> through proper channels.
>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list 
>> is full of great people and great information.
>> 
>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get 
>> the Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to 
>> you your numbers.
>> 
>> Good Luck!
>> 
>> Debbie [on
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Hello Everyone,
>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I 
>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2 
>> weeks?
>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are 
>> your experiences with it?
>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>> 
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