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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.
    • 56 minutes ago
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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.
    • 57 minutes ago
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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.
    • 3 hours, 18 minutes ago
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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.
    • 10 hours, 27 minutes ago
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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.
    • 10 hours, 27 minutes ago
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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.
    • 12 hours, 24 minutes ago
      Mike S likes your comment at
      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
    • 1 day, 3 hours ago
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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.
    • 1 day, 4 hours ago
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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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      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 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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      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 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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      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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    If you are a U.S. citizen, have you ever served on a jury in a legal proceeding while living with T1D? If so, were accommodations made for you to have food/drink, carry any devices, etc.? Share your experience in the comments!

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    30 Comments

    1. Amy Schneider

      I only asked that I be able to eat hard candy in the juror’s box if necessary. I was told that was fine and I never needed to anyway. FYI, it was an incredible experience. People should never try to get out of jury duty.

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    2. Ahh Life

      I was summoned but not selected. At the time, I had a broken fibula and needed crutches. People were exceedingly accommodating. However, the 2 days that I spent in those legal proceedings were 2 of the best days of my life. The experience reinforced my faith in the rigor and vitality of the American jurisprudence system. I am rarely impressed with anything. But those 2 days were flat impressive. šŸ’Ŗ( Ķ”ā›ā€Æā€æć£ Ķ”ā›Ņ‚)

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    3. Beth Franz

      Yes – and I told the bailiff my situation of taking my purse with me into the courtroom to keep glucose tabs. He told the judge of which had no problem. Very easy.

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    4. Sahran Holiday

      Long ago before CGM. Now wondering what happens next time cause can’t have it beeping in the court. Can probably shut it off maybe use my Omnipod meter to check. Will ask when I’m called.

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    5. Larry Martin

      I have served on a jury for over a week but I did not need any special accomodations. I am prepared wherever I go without needing anything from anyone. Last time I checked we were all humans so I was just like the rest of the jurors.

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      1. Rebecca Lambert

        I haven’t served on a jury, but I am an attorney and regularly appear in court. Judges have always accommodated me. Not a problem.

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    6. Henry Renn

      I was in a jury pool for 3 days. I asked if my diabetic needs would be a problem. The Courthouse staff said no. I wore my G4 & Animas & had my glucometer & glucose tabs on my person. I was among a large group of people never chosen for a jury & was sent home ar lunchtime on Friday.

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    7. Natalie Daley

      Over 30 years ago before the attached electronics, so I had nothing. The trial was to decide if a man’s drivers license should be taken away after thee DUIs. I didn’t think it would take four hours of deliberation, but the small city I live in is very well educated, and we understood how difficult it was going to be to work, obtain goods and services, and function on the west coast with little public’s transportation. Deliberations unexpectedly ran past dinner, and the ensuing blood sugar crash was cosmic. I barely made it home.

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    8. BOB FISK

      Yes, about 2 years ago I was chosen as a juror on a case that ended up lasting 2 months. The judge was great. He asked if I had any medical conditions and I told him about my diabetes and requirements. There was really nothing I needed that was not already available. I told him that I monitored my glucose level with a CGM and that I would take hard candy to cover if I needed it. He and the staff were all aware of my pump and CGM sensor, as were the sheriff deputies protecting the building at the entryway metal detectors. No problems ever arose.

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    9. Dennis Dacey

      While living with diabetes, I’ve served as a juror on several trials, a few prolonged trials.
      I never “requested accommodation “, but rather provided for and managed my diabetes as I needed, including doing many fingertips during testimony.

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    10. Miriam Gordon

      In NYC court officers were very polite and assured me I could eat candy during the trial if need be. In Baltimore City, the officer was EXTREMELY rude and insisted that my cell phone (with my CGM info on it) would be confiscated if it was turned on. Thankfully that was only during the selection process and I was not selected to actually serve. I complained afterwards about the officer but I’m sure nothing was done. I am now over 70 so don’t have to do jury duty again. I would have liked to fulfill my duty as a citizen but not under those circumstances.

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    11. Clare Fishman

      I served on a jury but did not ask for any accommodations. I always have a stash of glucose tablets in my pocket and that is sufficient.

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    12. Julie Akawie

      I served on a jury (as the forewoman, no less), and I did not need any specific accommodations — nor did it actually occur to me to ask for any. T1D, dx October 1970.

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    13. kristina blake

      For years I would get called for jury duty, and during voir dire they learned that my father was a judge and later that I worked in law enforcement. So I was excused. The last time I was called, it was post-911. Now there was a metal detector. My pump (no CGM at that time) triggered the metal detector. I was asked to remove the pump. Nne of the officers would take it so I could pass through the machine. Turns out, the person behind me offered to take it. He was the Mayor (and his assigned protective police officer , of San Diego our city is large) and the former Police Chief! They abided his request. We ended up sitting together in the jury lounge and the Mayor had a grandson with T1D who was gonna start on a pump soon. Great conversation. It was a “huge” trial but they were able to seat a jury so we got sent home.

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    14. Lawrence Stearns

      My experience was very different than those that I have read here. The last time I was called for jury duty was approximately 20 to 30 years ago. That was pre-CGM, and may have been pre-insulin pump. When I was called for jury duty, I told the person (on the phone) that I would need to do blood tests and eat food to treat my diabetes. The person said that would not be allowed. She took me off of the jury duty list and I was never called again. Hmm?

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    15. Yaffa Steubinger

      Haven’t served on a jury yet with T1 but I do have a jury summons. Should be interesting.

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    16. Tina Roberts

      Other: I served on a jury, but I just carried glucose tablets with me at all times. I didn’t ask for special accommodations.

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    17. Pete Lempa

      Served on a 3-week Attempted Murder trial in 2011. The only accommodation made (and needed) was that the judge advised me that, although food was not allowed in the courtroom, if I needed to eat something (such as hard candy, glucose tabs, etc…), I should go ahead, discretely, and if I had a more severe issue I should let her or the bailiff know and, if necessary, she would call a recess.
      Very long, intense trial with hours of testimony, and T1 was never an issue.

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    18. Pete Lempa

      In reading all the comments, I think there is a problem – the definition of “accommodations”.
      While it may seem trivial, permission to discretely suck on a Lifesaver or munch a glucose tab, or to glance at a pump or cgm reader IS an accommodation” in my book. Most judges are VERY strict about things like gum, mints, etc. Without advising them, a T1 juror is setting themselves up for an unfortunate incident. But, most judges are also very reasonable (and discrete) when advised before hand.
      But, again, there seems to be varying opinions as to whether to count this as “accommodations”.

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    19. M C

      Not in US

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    20. Kate Kuhn

      I was summoned for duty, but they told me they could not provide accommodations. It became a moot point when I wasn’t chosen. If I had made it to the final round, where they ask if anyone has any other reasons for not serving, I think I would have been excused at that point. Even so, I brought my lunch with me and ate while I waited.

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    21. Molly Jones

      I have served on juries once out of 3 times called since the dx. I don’t remember accommodations being made for me, but it is possible as I always had my necessary supplies on hand. 2 out of three times included my pump, BG tester, and glucose tablets. The other included a pen instead of the pump. I am used to the metal alert going off for numerous other medical reasons and they don’t stay in my memory.

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    22. KarenM6

      I;ve served on juries and have spent hours in jury rooms waiting. I never received explicit “accommodations” (e.g. allowing me to bring in lunch). But, I also took in glucose tablets and asked questions about break times and, if I should have an issue, what were my options. They didn’t excuse me but I also didn’t need to use whatever accommodations would have been needed because of a low blood sugar.
      I’ve not served on a jury since getting a CGM… just the waiting room and jury selection scenarios.
      I wonder what would happen if I got alarms on my CGM during a trial?!?! That would not be good. I suppose I would have to put it to vibrate only… but those vibrations can be missed.
      Hmm… interesting question!

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      1. Jim Witte

        > I suppose I would have to put it to vibrate only
        Except Dexcom’s urgent low alarm *can’t* be put on vibrate – or even the volume lowered. (It overrides, does it not?)

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    23. Stephen Woodward

      I did not ask, but there was not any blood testing available. The second time was the same, but again no blood glucose test devices were available. If I were to serve now, I would uses a headset for my dexcom and use BG meter to keep ahead of the game and get permission to consume glucose without leaving the jury box.

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    24. Steven Gill

      I’ve never requested nor want any
      special assistance, only a wee little part of me is damaged. As a TYPE1 I have what I feel I need for any situation. I served once, let go 3 times but I’m old the odds are there for me to be called.

      I have a “fanny pack” I offered to the guard to inspect, he just shrugged the flex-pens and snacks off. Same thing at the airports. How I’m the pump they sab my hands, no biggie.

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    25. LizB

      The last time I was called for Jury Duty was in 2015 (civil case). I was using a pump but no CGM. When I was chosen to serve I didn’t bring it up because it was a 1 day trial and if I was going to serve, one day sounded great. When we were briefed we were told we could not leave for lunch because of the short duration. They gave us a very limited menu from a nearby diner and we had to choose from that (they paid). Due to stress my BG was already high when I tested as we started our lunch break and eating diner food on top of it didn’t help as I had no time to pre-bolus.
      If I have to serve again I will definitely let them know that I have Type 1 and use a pump/CGM. I’d put the pump on vibrate and would let them know that I would be taking it out of my pocket periodically and might have to take a few seconds to press some buttons. I wouldn’t want them to think I was taking out my phone.

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    26. Bronwyn Park

      I was called for jury duty in 2009 when I had just begun using a pump. I was very concerned about how to take care of myself, and came prepared with a doctor’s note from my endo in case I needed it. As it turned out, I was assigned to Grand Jury, which meets in a private room, no courtroom involved and no need for special accommodations for me. My biggest problem was resisting the great snacks the others brought in to share!

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    27. Christina Trudo

      I served on a federal circuit jury for three months in the 1970’s. It was before the advent of home glucose monitoring, never mind “devices:” No accommodations needed.

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    28. MikeeB.

      I did serve several times, but never said anything more then I was using an Insulin pump and a CGMS that will alarm when my numbers go up/down, I never asked for anything special,

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