[Diabetes-Talk] Getting a CGM

[Patricia Maddix]

Just to add to what others have already said, in the letter your doctor  writes to the insurance I understand it’s best to use the words medically necessary due to your blindness as you cannot use a blood glucose meter. If you are a braille reader, the doctor could also indicate that finger sticks   interfere with your ability to do this. Are you aware of the Prodigy Voice blood glucose meter that talks and is completely accessible for people who are blind? It takes a very small amount of blood and might be easier to use than ones you’ve already tried.

Good luck.

Patricia.
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> On Jun 23, 2026, at 5:12 PM, Lino Morales via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Que pass Auger. I didn't think we'd meet here, but here we is. My doc is already aware of all of what you said. Its just trying to get Medicaid to get it in gear..
> 
>> On 6/23/2026 8:03 PM, sugarless71--- via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> Hi there,
>> Larry is on vacation and will return tomorrow or Thursday.
>> My name is Sugar Lopez and i am a type 1 diabetic on insulin for over 30 years now, I am totally blind for a little over 40 years.
>> I use the Free Libre 3+ CGM.
>>  I am so sorry you are having issues with receiving one, I know how that goes.
>> 
>> I recommend that you ask your Endocronologist if you have one, or your dr. to write you a letter saying that you are blind and need a CGM (which eer one will work for you, either the Free Libre 3+ or the Dexcom) they both do the same. In order to control your diabetes. Stress on this point.  Also tell them that the only way you can be independaant in caring for your diabetes and your health, you need a CGM, and that you don't need the reader and that you can access it using your phone.
>> I hope this helps.
>> If you need to talk more, feel free to contact me at:
>> Sugarsyl71 at sbcglobal.net
>> 
>> Warmly
>> Sugar Lopez
>> 2nd VP of ACBDA (for the time being)☺
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 🍯 "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."
>> Colossians 4:5-6
>> 
>> 🙏-❤ Sugar
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lino Morales via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 4:45 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Lino Morales <linomorales001 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Getting a CGM
>> 
>> Hello all. Lino here. Maybe some of you know who I already am. Anyway I was diagnosed with diabetes 2 years ago in 2024. I tryed the finger stick method, but no cigar. So for the past 3 months I've been fighting with North Carolina Medicaid to get the Freestyle Libre 3. Well I was denied because I'm not on insulin. I'm on Metformen 4 times a day and take Jardins for lunch. I don't understand why our screwed up Government ensurence has to be this way. I care about my health and I want to know like the rest of you what my levels are. So if their are any lawyers or other who can help I wold be so greatful. I contacted the Prez of ACB Diabetics, but have not heard back from Mr. Gasman. Thanks to all.
>> 
>> --
>> Lino Morales KQ4NGH
>> 
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