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

DENIED! – Explained.

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 [...]

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

DENIED! – Insurance issues.

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, [...]

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