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      In July, I went on the only Medicare plan in my area that covered Afrezza. For 2024, no one is covering it. Like others, hate these formulary decisions by the Insurance providers.
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      Schush! I know it's supposed to be 4 but since my Endo follows my Dex and I hit an A1c of 5.4 with 0 Hypos I'm happy. Just lost my wife and will be moving further from my Endo and hope TeleVisits will do as I will also start visiting a Gerontologist.
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      Yes, I HATE FORMULARIES and how they control what medications I take, as opposed to what my doctors prescribed.
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      I answered NO for 2023 but in 2024 I will have to switch from Humalog to Novolog.
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      Four, because Medicare. I was fine going 2x/yr for decades before that. But Medicare doesn't care what your Dr thinks. Rules is rules.
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      With Medicare's change to the cost of insulin, my Part D plan dropped Novolog. $35 "limit" only works if insurers have your medication on their formulary.
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      I was with Caremark now with Optimum and not a fan but was not a fan of Caremark in the beginning. Not a fan of mail order insulin! Opimum (still not sure it is spelled right) made me change from Novalog to Humalog. Both are the same, sure, but why should a RX company say what insulin I should be taking. Is that not my endocrinologist job? Would they not know what is best for me? Kind of burns me up how healthcare has gone in the past 5 to 10 years, miss the old days of knowing your pharmacist by first name and talking to them about the latest advancements in diabetic care at the conner pharmacy. Patient is no longer a factor in the equation. sorry for the rant.
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      In the past year, have you been required to change medications because of your health insurance?
      Lispro, aspart, and glulisine are also FDA-approved for pump use (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6695255/). These are the generic versions of Humalog, Novolog and Apidra, respectively.
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      How many times in 2023 did you have an appointment with your main T1D healthcare provider?
      This past year my doctor appts were my new social life!
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      jo likes your comment at
      How many times in 2023 did you have an appointment with your main T1D healthcare provider?
      Schush! I know it's supposed to be 4 but since my Endo follows my Dex and I hit an A1c of 5.4 with 0 Hypos I'm happy. Just lost my wife and will be moving further from my Endo and hope TeleVisits will do as I will also start visiting a Gerontologist.
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      How many times in 2023 did you have an appointment with your main T1D healthcare provider?
      Four, because Medicare. I was fine going 2x/yr for decades before that. But Medicare doesn't care what your Dr thinks. Rules is rules.
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      Medicare requires me to see my endo every 90 days if I want them to approve my insulin pump supplies....despite my very good control. Otherwise, my endo would be happy to see me twice a year. An example of Medicare being "penny-wise and pound-foolish" by paying for "medically-unnecessary" office visit costs.
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      I am required to see my Endo every three months by Medicare. Otherwise, I'd probably go 2 times per year.
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      Medicare requires me to see my endo every 90 days if I want them to approve my insulin pump supplies....despite my very good control. Otherwise, my endo would be happy to see me twice a year. An example of Medicare being "penny-wise and pound-foolish" by paying for "medically-unnecessary" office visit costs.
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      In the past year, have you been required to change medications because of your health insurance?
      Yes, I HATE FORMULARIES and how they control what medications I take, as opposed to what my doctors prescribed.
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      I was with Caremark now with Optimum and not a fan but was not a fan of Caremark in the beginning. Not a fan of mail order insulin! Opimum (still not sure it is spelled right) made me change from Novalog to Humalog. Both are the same, sure, but why should a RX company say what insulin I should be taking. Is that not my endocrinologist job? Would they not know what is best for me? Kind of burns me up how healthcare has gone in the past 5 to 10 years, miss the old days of knowing your pharmacist by first name and talking to them about the latest advancements in diabetic care at the conner pharmacy. Patient is no longer a factor in the equation. sorry for the rant.
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      I didn't have to change but I couldn't get a new one from Caremark because it wasn't on the formulary. I used an AARP pharmacy card and got a $44 Rx for $18. Like Bob, I hate formulary!
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      Long-acting insulin changed from basaglar to lantus for the upcoming year. Not a big deal since she moved to a pump this past year.
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      I have to change my insurance company now for 2024 so that i can continue to afford humalog. (or I have to switch to Lyumjev if I keep my current plan) I was startled to see that on my current plan, humalog would cost 16,000 next year (for the full year). Everyone, check your plans!
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    Have you ever seen a mental health provider with expertise in diabetes management?

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    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Manager of Marketing at T1D Exchange. Sarah and her husband live in NYC with their cat Gracie. In her spare time, she enjoys doing comedy, taking dance classes, visiting art museums, and exploring different neighborhoods in NYC.

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    25 Comments

    1. Tom Rintelmann

      This is Tom R

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    2. Lauren Carey

      I have participated in a diabetes focused research study on mental health and diabetes management.

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    3. anj1832

      My endocrinologist mentioned it to me once, but it was never followed up on.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    4. Jana Venditte

      No, but I am a Professional Counselor and have a few clients with T1D or children with it. What a difference it makes when someone completely understands.

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    5. lis be

      An endo recommended one, but they were way too expensive.

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    6. Robin Melen

      I haven’t yet, but one year since diagnosis I am starting to think maybe I ought to talk to someone …

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    7. KCR

      There are no therapists with expertise in T1D where I live. The book “Diabetes Sucks…and You Can Handle It” by T1D psychologist Mark Heyman has been an excellent resource for me during a very stressful time this year.

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      1. Ahh Life

        KCR–Thanks for citing useful references. 😇

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    8. AimmcG

      I live in the NY Metro area where you can just about find specialists on any subject and haven’t found one yet. I have been shocked to meet doctors who don’t understand T1D. You would think with the number of people who have Diabetes doctors would at least know the difference between 1 & 2. So a therapist who knows anything about T1D is near to impossible.

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    9. Mary Dexter

      Yes, I was referred to the therapist associated with the diabetes team. However, she commented that she understood what living with diabetes is like because she has to stand in line at the grocery and drive behind others on the beltline. She is now working with cancer patients. Too many look upon diabetes as a lucrative business opportunity.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
      1. Modee

        Huh? What?

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    10. Mig Vascos

      There have been times when I’ve felt it would have been nice to talk to someone, but has never found anyway that specializes in T1D. I really feel like that specialization doesn’t exist.
      No one seems to know everything about T1D. I’ve found a lot of my questions answered by reading the daily Q&A in this forum.
      Otherwise do your own research and figure it out. Don’t forget to tell your diabetes team what you find out to help them increase their knowledge. Lol.

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    11. Beckett Nelson

      My last year in the pediatric program they started with having a social worker. Then I moved to adult care and have been with a few programs—none have this type of resource

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    12. Lori Lehnen

      There have been a few times when a diabetes mental health professional would have been incredibly helpful, but no I haven’t seen one. To all the young people- this could be a lucrative career opportunity, especially with telehealth the geographic market could be limitless.

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    13. Tom Caesar

      The closest professional who understood my situation as a type 1 was a certified diabetes educator who also is a diabetic herself. Unfortunately she represented a pump manufacturer that I’ve moved on from. Find great understanding and support from Diabetes groups.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    14. mojoseje

      My answer is no but I have wanted to!

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    15. rick phillips

      I have seen a provider off and on for over 20 years. However they do not have diabetes experience.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    16. Bob Durstenfeld

      But, I wish I had.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    17. Joan McGinnis

      I have but my diabetes was not the real issue, it was situational depression. It helped that he knew so much about diabetes. I also have a good friend who is a mental health care provider who is a mother of a person with type 1 and she is great. We are both health care providers and share lots of knowledge and strategies for mental health with diabetes.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    18. Janis Senungetuk

      No, but it would definitely be helpful. My adolescent years would have been far less stressful.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    19. Denise Wilkes

      Didn’t know they existed.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    20. Ms Cris

      No, but I did see someone who specializes in the mental impact of chronic illness and disability.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    21. Ernie Richmann

      I have participated in online sessions with Dr. Mark who is a diabetes psychologist.

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    22. Kristine Warmecke

      In the Women’s T1D group I belong to, we’ve had a speaker who’s come a couple times, that does.

      1 year ago Log in to Reply
    23. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      Haven’t reached that level yet to see a Mental Health Provider. However, I’m tired of T1D and all the B/S that surrounds it.

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