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My insulin pump

September 12, 2008 – 7:02 am

This tool is priceless for people (with CFRD) with the crazy nutritional needs of CF.  When I sit down to eat, I never know how much I will eat because my tummy is so moody.  I can bolus a conservative amount of insulin at the beginning of the meal and if I happen to eat [...]

By Salty | Also posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, diabetes, insulin pump | Comments (0)

“Normal” blood glucose levels

August 25, 2008 – 3:29 pm

I think this will be very helpful for those who suspect they may have diabetes.  I stole it from my Continuous Glucose Monitor class:
Target values from the American Diabetes Association (ADA)/American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
Fasting/before-meal glucose: 90 mg/dL to 130 mg/dL (5.0 mmol/L to 7.2 mmol/L) (ADA);
<110 mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L) [...]

By Salty | Also posted in CFRD Facts, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, diabetes, insulin pump | Comments (0)

What a load of $#!t!

June 25, 2008 – 5:32 pm

Hmmmmm…. so after 6 months of fighting, and FINALLY winning “approval” for my continuous glucose monitor from GreatWest health insurance, they are refusing to pay! What the #3!!?!
I have no idea except to call a lawyer about this one. How on earth can they approve the device, agree it is medically necessary, but [...]

By Salty | Also posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, diabetes, insurance | Comments (2)

Final appeal - personal letter

May 8, 2008 – 7:14 am

I thought I would post my letter here as part an educational tool about CFRD and as well a help to any one with CFRD that has insurance troubles getting an insulin pump or continuous glucose monitor system. I am hoping to follow this up with a CFRD dictionary to help explain some of [...]

By Salty | Also posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, insulin pump, insurance | Comments (4)

Latest scoop on the pump

April 29, 2008 – 7:33 am

I think it is time for an update on the case of the un-insurance-covered insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor system.
My doctor said we are finally ready to pursue my final appeal of insurance coverage for an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor. It took a while to find and compile research studies since [...]

By Salty | Also posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, Nutrition, diabetes, insulin pump | Comments (0)