November 20, 2008 – 12:43 pm
One of my old coworkers sent me a link to an NPR report he heard on the news today. This report hit hard at home for me. It is about a couple of families with children who have cystic fibrosis who are stuck in the middle, financially, much like myself. The costs of caring for [...]
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 [...]
February 7, 2008 – 5:38 pm
This article, Take a deep breath, and read recently posted in the LA Times hits a little too close to home for me. Please take a moment to read it. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lopez2jan02,1,156338.column
Just like Preston, in the article, my insurance feels that one dose of Pulmozyme a day is [...]
January 17, 2008 – 9:54 pm
I had to have my doctor translate the denial letters to me. I was denied the insulin pump because I do not have Type 1 diabetes. Which, they are right, I don’t. I have CF Related Diabetes. But I still NEED insulin. There are so few of us out there with CFRD I don’t think [...]
January 16, 2008 – 11:55 am
I am not sure why, I will find out later today, but insurance has denied my request for an insulin pump and Continuous Glucose Monitor. I am not surprised about the CGM, but floored they denied me an insulin pump.
Do they not realize I have diabetes? My A1c at last check was 9.0, [...]
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