February 11, 2009 – 8:49 pm
Also known as the HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c, or Glycosylated (or glycated) hemoglobin test. This is a blood test that measures the average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months. Glucose can bind to the hemoglobin which is found in the red blood cells. This causes some sort of modification of the molecule in the [...]
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 [...]
September 11, 2008 – 6:41 am
Thanks everyone who pitched in and helped me purchase my insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor. I, for the very first time since being diagnosed with CF related diabetes, have my blood glucose levels under control!!! What this means is I am at a much much reduced risk of the complications of diabetes such as [...]
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) (AACE) [...]
Yesterday I had an awesome doctor’s visit. My lungs are in decent shape (any time there is no decline it is awesome news!), my blood sugars look great (I owe it to my new insulin pump), I found out my insurance paid their part of my continuous glucose monitor…… wait… what???? Yep! I noticed online [...]
On Tuesday I started using a new blood glucose meter. I have been using a FreeStyle Flash for several years and absolutely loved it (quite ticked to hear they are no longer making the Flash). In fact a few weeks ago I found a new feature on it that made me fall deeper in love [...]
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 the [...]
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 [...]
March 12, 2008 – 11:43 am
Today I received a note from my employer’s insurance broker. They are trying to help me get insurance coverage of an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor system. Attached was the criteria Great West uses to decide who gets coverage and who does not. Policy: Criteria #1 A. Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) with an [...]
Apparently I am not the only one having problems with GreatWest Health Insurance. I just found a mother who is having a VERY similar problem with GW, getting coverage for an insulin pump for her son. Here is her story, copied off of a diabetes forum: “Great West Nightmare” Hello all …. Am brand new [...]
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