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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 the [...]

By Salty | Posted in Challenges, continuous glucose monitor, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, insulin pump, insurance | Comments (5)

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 | Posted in Challenges, continuous glucose monitor, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, diabetes, insulin pump, Nutrition | Comments (0)

Random points of interest

February 19, 2008 – 12:27 pm

I have been in constant contact, sending at least a half dozen emails a day, with my clinic since this insurance company vs. the insulin pump fight started. We are currently working on a second, and final, appeal. I spoke with the insurance co, they believe their independent reviewers are up to date with all [...]

By Salty | Posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, diabetes, insulin pump, insurance | Comments (1)