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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      Being on Medicare and required to see my Endo. every three months, my next appointment is made prior to departure from my Endo's office.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      If I were not on Medicare, it would be difficult to get an appointment within 3 months, even in an emergency. In an emergency, they would assign me a nurse practitioner to see. It is possible to contact them through their "portal." Whether I get a timely response depends on whether there is a reliable nurse to respond.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      When I saw my endo a year ago, I wasn't able to make an appointment 6 months later because all available appointments were fully booked. I have to see her CDE who has more availability in order to meet Medicare requirements for quarterly visits. Many, many healthcare providers in my area burned out and quit during Covid. I injured my knee badly last June and can't get a consult with an orthopedic surgeon until May due to the backlog of people needing help. I'm on crutches until then. My sports medicine doctor stopped practicing medicine last month. Our healthcare system is in crisis with no solution in sight.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      On hold or actually talking about the issue and calling back to ensure someone follow's up as everyone seems to be over their head. Honestly, it varies. It can take considerable time just to raise the visibility of an issue, then the follow up can take weeks/months and patience to resolve. Another problem is patients without the cognitive skills for follow-up. These days i doubt anyone pays attention to them.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      I try to make my appointment for my next appointment when I check out. The scheduler always asks maki g it easier to remember. If I was to forget there would be a wait to get back int the rotation.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      Before the onslaught of Type 2 Diabetes, I, as a T1D, could get an appointment almost anytime I needed one. Now, I cannot get an appointment within 3 months, which is the time within I must see rhe doctor for Medicare benefits. My doctor cancelled 2 (half ) of my sppointments last year. Caused ma a lot of problems. I live in Florida, a place where modern medicine does not seem to have reached yet.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      I routinely see my Endo every three months. At the end of my appointment I schedule the next quarterly meeting date. But if I ever have to reschedule it, then it takes anywhere from two to four weeks to find a time that works for us.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      It all depends on the urgency of my needs. I’ve gotten in the next day before, but those days may be gone! It also depends on who I see. But these days, even the PA is often booked. Of course, cancellations happen, so that can be a factor as well.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The beginning of the year is always a bit iffy when you're on Medicare. Even though I've already paid my annual deductible, my pharmacy can't see that, so I must wait until it shows up on my Medicare account before I order new insulin. I always try to have plenty of insulin on hand at the end of December so it's not an issue. The organization I get my pump equipment from has a lot they must do because of Medicare, as well, and that can get time consuming. All-in-all, I'm lucky to have the time, energy and patience to deal with it, and I know up front these time-consuming moments are to be expected. If I wasn't retired, it'd be more of an issue.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I selected 6 hours. So far, I have spent 6 weeks trying to get a new pump. I decided to look for a new pump in mid-December as my 770G warranty expired on January 3. I wanted to go hoseless with the Omnipod and the Dexcom 6. I contacted Dexcom and they sent me to the medical distribution company ASPN, and they could do the Omnipod but only with pharmacy part D with the Dexcom 6 sensor on DME My part D pharmacy plan had Omnipod as tier 6. $155.56 co pay and $150/month. The omnypod is not available as DME. I called INSULET the mfgr of omnipod. They told me they only supply via pharmacy plan to get more T2d's to sign up. Verses 100% DME coverage, part D coverage that was a non-starter. I contacted another supply company CCSmed. They could do both Dexcom 6 and tslim x2. Ineeded a Endo visit to get the notes and Rx. I had my Endo visit on Jan 20. Still waiting for CVSmed. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Just called CCSmed and they got the endo notes and Rx but Medicare wanted to know who paid for my 770G 4 years ago. Fortunately, that was private/company. My new pump should now ship tomorrow. Finally.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Most of the 3-4 hours is way ting on a phone
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      The resources I use in managing my glucose levels once sick is my own personal experience after living with t1d for 46 years
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Switching to Medicare has created (seemingly) endless hours and day making this transition with all things diabetes related. We’re still in the midst of making this ā€˜delightful’ change. This week we learned that Medicare covers Either CGM stuff OR glucose test strips. Thank goodness that God is sovereign over all these details. He helps me walk through these challenges without despair.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The last 3 months have been filled with frustrating phone calls now that I switched back to traditional Medicare from a Medicare Advantage plan. I have been fighting to get strips authorized in addition to CGM- they did not authorize them because I had no proof that I had a meter!! Crazy making! I had to write an appeal letter in order to get them, but finally got it worked out. I also had some pump replacement issues, trouble getting insulin, etc.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Much too much time! Part of it, I know, is my own fault, for not keeping anxiety at bay when I have to sort out which plan will work best, annually. But it is something I dread, every single year. When I call to get some help understanding, the people are almost always very nice, but I have had times when the information was incorrect or not explained clearly. I usually commiserate with the person on the phone for having such an annoying system, and agreement seems to rule the day. But I never chose to make sorting out insurance management a career!
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I selected 6 hours. So far, I have spent 6 weeks trying to get a new pump. I decided to look for a new pump in mid-December as my 770G warranty expired on January 3. I wanted to go hoseless with the Omnipod and the Dexcom 6. I contacted Dexcom and they sent me to the medical distribution company ASPN, and they could do the Omnipod but only with pharmacy part D with the Dexcom 6 sensor on DME My part D pharmacy plan had Omnipod as tier 6. $155.56 co pay and $150/month. The omnypod is not available as DME. I called INSULET the mfgr of omnipod. They told me they only supply via pharmacy plan to get more T2d's to sign up. Verses 100% DME coverage, part D coverage that was a non-starter. I contacted another supply company CCSmed. They could do both Dexcom 6 and tslim x2. Ineeded a Endo visit to get the notes and Rx. I had my Endo visit on Jan 20. Still waiting for CVSmed. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Just called CCSmed and they got the endo notes and Rx but Medicare wanted to know who paid for my 770G 4 years ago. Fortunately, that was private/company. My new pump should now ship tomorrow. Finally.
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The beginning of the year is always a bit iffy when you're on Medicare. Even though I've already paid my annual deductible, my pharmacy can't see that, so I must wait until it shows up on my Medicare account before I order new insulin. I always try to have plenty of insulin on hand at the end of December so it's not an issue. The organization I get my pump equipment from has a lot they must do because of Medicare, as well, and that can get time consuming. All-in-all, I'm lucky to have the time, energy and patience to deal with it, and I know up front these time-consuming moments are to be expected. If I wasn't retired, it'd be more of an issue.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I said 8+ and the reason, as for so many others, can be summed up in a phrase: transitioning to Medicare.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      I’m a reasonably satisfied MDI user with Lantus and Fiasp. I’ve looked into getting a pump but honestly, until I find one that does everything I want, I’ll probably hold off. My wish list for a pump: 1) no tubes 2) works well with Fiasp 3) controls that allow me to stay at my target of 70-90 mg/dl all night long.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      MDI for the past 60 years and do not see any alternative that I would prefer. The needles for my pens are so thin and sharp that they are painless (a far cry from the lancets I once used). chiefly, I am glad not to have to deal with setting up a pump and. Although I love my libre, I am not good candidate for having devices affixed to me. If my insulin delivery got interrupted they way i have interrupted my cgm service, I would have been in trouble. Furthermore, I have a track record of having both mechanicall and electronic things malfunction. (Seriously, I sometimes act as a beta-tester for technology folks. Maybe I push to many buttons?)
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      I've had Tandem x2 and Dexcom since September. Previously on Medtronic for around 15 years. Grew to HATE the sensors and switched before the warranty on my last Medtronic was up. So far, I absolutely LOVE the Tandem and the Dexcom. I'm disappointed, however, in the amount of waste and plastic that this pair creates. Of course there will always be plastic waste from any pumps/sensors, but the amount of non-reusable stuff for insertions is ghastly.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      Have your doctor prescribe the syringes with .5 unit increments instead of the 1 unit syringes. Not quite a .1 unit which you are hoping for, but .5 is better than 1 unit increments.
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      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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    For people who use a CGM that does not typically require calibrations: If you were to spend 4 hours away from home but still in your local area (e.g., an afternoon of running errands around town, or going out for dinner and a movie), would you bring a glucose meter with you just in case?

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    50 Comments

    1. Ahh Life

      4 Hours? Absolutely. I once experienced on coming DKA at a movie theater an hour from home. Pump was failing and no emergency kit accompanied me. I tried a couple of Walgreen’s nearby, failing each time. Ended up having to have my wife drive home, since I was completely incapable and desperately in need of an injection. I think I now know how drug addicts feel. Sigh!

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    2. sweet charlie

      I said NO… but just recently I had a lab take blod for a panel test as I have not felt well.. Then checked at same time my CGM and finger stick meter……. the lab and finger stick were very close….. the CGM was WAY OFF!!!! In the past my yearly blod tests, the BG’s were pretty much the same….

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    3. Britni

      My Libre scanner doubles as a BG meter so technically I always have a glucose meter with me, but not necessarily test strips or lancets to go with it. That said, my meals are usually 4 or 5 hours apart, so yes, if I was going to be away from home for 4 hours or more I would bring my whole kit with me (insulin, syringes, lancets and pen, test strips, etc.) just in case. I don’t bring all that stuff with me when running errands, but errands usually only take a couple hours.

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    4. karolinamalecki7@gmail.com

      Yes I would. My glucometer is so small it doesn’t take up much space and I’m bringing a purse anyways. Why would I risk my CGM failing and having to disrupt my day to come home early? I carry an extra pod too. I’ve had it ripped off & can just replace and move on instead of having to go home. If it’s just an hour and I’m only grabbing my keys and wallet, maybe not, but for 4 hours of errands, definitely yes.

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      1. Drina Nicole Jewell

        My son stocked our center console in the truck without my knowledge at some point in the last few weeks. He goes to the gym after school daily and he has had some issues with pods sweating off so he apparently decided this was the wise thing to do- he even included and infusion set for my pump. 🤣 Yep, I can definitely say my so has his s**t together more thank do šŸ‘

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    5. Robin Melen

      I always have a meter with me

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    6. Sondra Mangan

      My Omnipod case has my trusty Freestyle Lite meter—so it’s with me if I leave the house.

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    7. Jane Cerullo

      I have several Myabetic purses with a section for supplies so I usually have meter and supplies. Have needed a few times.

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    8. Don P

      I have a CGM for a reason ……. haven’t done a finger stick in the past 4 years.

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    9. Clare Fishman

      I always have my purse and meter and strips are in there.

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    10. Drina Nicole Jewell

      I said probably. However, I was grabbing my pump cable out of the center console the other week and my son put a glucose meter in there, a Ziploc of smarties, alcohol wipes, and extra pod, skintac wipes and even an infusion set for my pump. Sooooo…. I mean, yes apparently we always have one handy among other things lol. He is 17 and honestly the kid has his s**t more together than I do 🤣

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    11. Carolann Hunt

      The glucometer and glucagon go everywhere. Period.

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    12. Ernie Richmann

      I marked unsure but I often bring a meter on long hikes and bike rides and I do take a meter on trips sway from home.

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    13. KCR

      I have a meter and strips and other supplies in an accessory bag in my purse at all times. I have experienced really wonky Dexcom readings often enough that it just makes life simpler to have a test kit handy.

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    14. Shannon Barnaby

      I always do a finger stick before I drive. Just to be safe!

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    15. Lawrence S.

      I said “probably not.” But, it really depends on the situation. If I were close to home, probably not. If I were driving an hour or more away, I probably would. Currently, I seldom do blood test, using my Tandem Control IQ and Dexcom G6.

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    16. Pam Taylor

      I always take a finger stick glucose meter with me as well as my CGM reader

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    17. Joan Fray

      I keep one in my car all the time.

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    18. Vivian Moon

      I answered Probably Not but I take a backpack with me whenever I go to town. It contains extra pump supplies, meter, and most importantly: treatments for lows.
      Everything is there, so all I need to do is grab it and go.

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    19. Stephen Woodward

      Why would I not, my life could depending it. No gray area here, meter, glucose, insulin, and syringe.

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    20. Thomas Cline

      I live in earthquake country. I keep a week’s supply of insulin pens with me at ALL times, along with a meter and strips since I don’t also carry replacement sensors (the Dexcom applicators are so clunky that would be difficult to do). I am amazed how few people seem to take earthquakes into account in California with respect to their diabetes.

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    21. Carol Meares

      No but there have been a very rare number of times when I have needed it due to numbers I didn’t feel were correct and had no way of checking. I feel like the smart thing would be to carry the test kit. I don’t always do the smart thing;/

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    22. kflying1@yahoo.com

      No – for that short period of time even a micro-manager like myself wouldn’t do that. I read on this board the success stories from people who not only survived yet thrived through the darker ages of pee on strips to determine BG levels while using the animal based insulins. As a late in age member of our disease community – you people are my heroes!

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      1. sweet charlie

        Thanks… from one of your heros!!!

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    23. Trisha Oldenkamp

      I have it always in my purse in case I want to double check. I really could rethink this though.

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    24. cynthia jaworski

      My dia-bag consists of what I know I am likely to need: my fiasp insulin pen, extra needles, libre scanner, and glucose tabs in a tube. this is for everyday life. (grocery store, work,visits). Using MDI, I do not have to worry about pump problems. As for glucose levels, I had spent more than 20 years guessing how accurate each urine test might be, so I may be more practiced at reading my body, since that was all I could rely on for so long.
      The only cgm problems I have had were due to a combination of being the first hours of a new sensor and dehydration, which occurred recently during trans-Atlantic air travel. Fortunately, my old test strips were on hand.

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    25. Julie Nalibov

      Yes! I have had CGM failures (fall out of arm , sensor end incidences) and want to know where I’m at… I also carry one syringe w/meter.. Was away from home a whole day recently (am actor on set filming) and insertion device fell out and back-up emergency insertion device I had in car I rushed and didnt insert properly. My BS spiked after 2-3 hrs. of no insulin. I was able to withdraw insulin from pump cartridge with a syringe i keep w/meter to bolus and needed meter when BS spiked over 400 for an hour or so (CGM tops out at 400). I needed to know if it was coming down or heading even higher!! All resolved by the time I got home and replaced everything. What a relief to not have to bail on my whole day and go home early to deal with it.

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    26. pru barry

      I have to admit that I admire the ones who are super-prepared for all disasters, but I’ve never wanted this disease to make me feel as if I’m its captive. I enjoy feeling free, and try not to overthink the possibilities. Of course, it’s easier now that I’m pretty old and not so apt to be off hiking in the woods!
      Lucky to have had an unscathed life :^) !

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    27. rick phillips

      I never leave home without one. It seems odd not to do so.

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    28. Marthaeg

      I carry my insulin pen in a padded case that also holds a meter and supplies. If I have my insulin, I have a meter. Rarely use.

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    29. Natalie Daley

      I have no idea what this question means. Freestyle Libre 2 lasts two weeks, requires one hour to calibrate itself after replacement and stays that way for a full two weeks. It’s reliable and accurate. There’s no way to do anything to it after that initial hour.

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      1. AnitaS

        I believe the question is just asking people who use a CGM if they also carry a blood glucose meter with them as a back-up in case their CGM should fail or if they want to check the accuracy of their CGM

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      2. AnitaS

        As for calibration, that is when you can adjust the reading on your CGM. Say your CGM reads 140 but your blood glucose meter reads 152. On a Dexcom, one can adjust the CGM reading to match the meter if you want to. I am not sure if you can do that with your brand of CGM.

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    30. Janis Senungetuk

      Unsure, really depends on transportation and activities I’d be engaged in. But, glad to see this question today because tomorrow I’m going to a gathering with in-laws several hours away. It reminded me to fill my bag with infusion set, CGM, meter/strips…all supplies I might possibly need for a full day of “fun & games”. Thanks!

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    31. Henry Renn

      I’m prepared in case pump or infusion set malfunctions. I also have insulin & syringes along.

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    32. Joan Benedetto

      Yes, our son’s diabetes supply bag, which includes a meter, goes everywhere he goes.

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    33. Douglas Holt

      My phone checks my CGM too so I only need to make sure I use the meter in less than 8 hours to keep the data in the meter for my endoscopy visit

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    34. Becky Hertz

      I said yes, but I always have a meter in my bag. Even though I use the G6, there are times that it isn’t within accuracy standards.

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    35. csreineke

      I keep a meter in my bag/car, in case of CGM sensor failure or session expiration while I’m out.

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    36. KarenM6

      Yes. Besides the meter that is necessary for my Omnipod pump, I have a second meter that always accompanies me. I get odd CGM readings often enough and the Omnipod meter is not what I would consider accurate enough that a third meter seemed like the best way to know which BS number to act on. The third meter “calibrates” the two numbers that can be wildly different. (for instance, just two days ago, my CGM said 49 and dropping rapidly, but my Omni meter (Freestyle) said about 130… the third meter said 169. If I had trusted my CGM, I would have treated for a low until I was dangerously high.)
      I think my three-meter habit means I’m a bit paranoid! ;p

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    37. Marcie Dutton

      I never leave the house without my glucometer and a full insulin pump site chg. Period!

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    38. Wanacure

      I use a Dexcom and MDI. Whenever I leave the house, I always carry my backpack with at least 2 smaller bags inside, one of which is for my small finger stick meter kit that has room for an extra syringe containing my next glargine dose, and 2 extra syringes (one is marked in half units) of lispro. The bag also has 12 extra sugar cubes in pill bottles, my lunch, some aspirin tablets (seldom used), spare hearing aids, caffeine tablets, a few baby wipes, 50 SPF sunblock, store coupons, chewable pink bismuth tablets for occasional indigestion. The other bag: iPad, appointment calendar & water/coffee/tea bottle. After other errands or meetings or library trips, I shop. The 2 smaller bags go back in the backpack on top of the groceries for my homeward journey and dinner. Cell phone is there somewhere. Dexcom receiver in pants pocket. I try to alternate day of leaving house with day at home, sort of yin-yang thing.

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    39. Janice Bohn

      I always carry my meter and test strips along with other backup supplies

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    40. Donna Condi

      I carry my glucose meter with me in my purse wherever I go.

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    41. ConnieT1D62

      Rarely. However I do carry a meter and spare supplies anytime I go away from home on long day trips or overnight stays. I used to carry a meter with me all the time as back-up but have gotten out of the habit since I have experienced very few CGM disruptions or failures with Dexcom. I coordinate CGM changes q 10 days to be done at times when I can sit still and change it.

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    42. Randell Cole

      A lot of times my g6 is just not accurate enough to dose by

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    43. Randell Cole

      Yes, to many bad readings from G6 to trust it, not as accurate as they clam for me, but how do we know for sure the Meter is correct ?

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    44. Jeff Balbirnie

      I would NEVER do that 8-D

      It would be against the written protocol(s) of the CGM companies themselves

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    45. Cheryl Seibert

      I ALWAYS bring a meter with me. Not because of calibrations, but because the CGM may be ripped off or the Sensor reading does not match how I feel (like a rapid low).

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    46. Susan Farrell Stock

      I rarely carry a glucose monitor if I’m away from home for 4 hours. If i’m in the office all day or traveling, I have it with me.

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    For people who use a CGM that does not typically require calibrations: If you were to spend 4 hours away from home but still in your local area (e.g., an afternoon of running errands around town, or going out for dinner and a movie), would you bring a glucose meter with you just in case? Cancel reply

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