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      Ahh Life likes your comment at
      If compensation were offered for research participation, what format would you prefer?
      Unmarked non-sequential bills under the table is preferred. Cash plus free insulin or CGMs would be fine too. Eversense is really missing out on an opportunity by not partnering with trials to offer a free E365 and insertion to get people to try their device.
    • 1 day, 12 hours ago
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Every 9 days I have to have to change an infusion set after one day use to switch the sensor to the other side - come on deccom you can do better
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I change infusion sites every other day rather than every 4th day. I’ve been doing this for years after I started to see my insulin requirements increase dramatically on the 3rd day. It’s not really “earlier than recommended” since my endo agrees with this schedule and writes my prescriptions to accommodate it.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I usually extend them rather than cut their longevity short. I am insulin resistant and if I don't refill pump at day 2 I can't get to day 3-4. So, I usually use it a day longer than instructed due to the refill. And before moving to G7 I would restart my CGM and get an average of 14 days with some rare, 21 day uses in the mix. Sadly, Dexcom has figured out how to make more money off us by forcing a restart every 10 days with a transmitter built in.
    • 1 day, 14 hours ago
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I change my infusion site early if it's ripped off (obviously) or if I'm running high for no reason I can detect. Changing the site can sometimes help. I only change my CGM early if 1) it's going haywire with my numbers (reading high or low without cause) or 2) sometimes it's just convienant due to scheduling. But that's usually one day early.
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I change my infusion site early if it's ripped off (obviously) or if I'm running high for no reason I can detect. Changing the site can sometimes help. I only change my CGM early if 1) it's going haywire with my numbers (reading high or low without cause) or 2) sometimes it's just convienant due to scheduling. But that's usually one day early.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Sites on my legs seem to get irritated with resultant higher glucoses by day 2, so I often change out these sites every 2 rather than 3 days.
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      Would you be willing to participate in long-term research (1 year or longer)?
      I answered "maybe" because I am house bound and can do survey's online, but not in person. Also, I am 86 and not eligible for most research.
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      Would you be willing to participate in long-term research (1 year or longer)?
      Assuming I would live long enough to complete it — I’m going to be 80, but I’m a healthy, active T1D.
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      Would you be willing to participate in long-term research (1 year or longer)?
      All depends on location and age requirements
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      Would you be willing to participate in long-term research (1 year or longer)?
      Yes. At my age (according to the social security life expectancy table) I have 8.6 years left. Whew! Thank heavens for that point-six. 🍄🦋
    • 1 day, 21 hours ago
      atr likes your comment at
      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      Would you be willing to participate in long-term research (1 year or longer)?
      I answered "maybe" because I am house bound and can do survey's online, but not in person. Also, I am 86 and not eligible for most research.
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      Would you be willing to participate in long-term research (1 year or longer)?
      Assuming I would live long enough to complete it — I’m going to be 80, but I’m a healthy, active T1D.
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      I answered "maybe" because I am house bound and can do survey's online, but not in person. Also, I am 86 and not eligible for most research.
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      If research results were shared directly with participants in plain language summaries, how valuable would that be to you?
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      If research results were shared directly with participants in plain language summaries, how valuable would that be to you?
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    If you wear a CGM, how do you get your supplies?

    Home > LC Polls > If you wear a CGM, how do you get your supplies?
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    On average, how satisfied are you with the general customer service provided by T1D supply companies?

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    How concerned are you right now about your ability to afford your next order of T1D supplies (insulin, pump/CGM equipment, etc.)?

    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has worked in the diabetes research field 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 Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange.

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    14 Comments

    1. John Dowd

      As a veteran, I get all my supplies through the Veterans Administration. They’re very responsive to my needs.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. laura rutledge

      I used to get my supplies from dexcom but now they are switching to using only other distributors.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Sherolyn Newell

      Currently from Dexcom, but I received an email recently that said they would not be shipping to consumers any more. I will probably switch to my pharmacy.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Larry Martin

      I currently use a 3rd party provider but start Medicare in May so will get supplies directly from the maker then. Medicare refuses to cover Medtronic CGMs so they offer a significant discount, even less than my co-pay with insurance and a 3rd party.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Kristen Clifford

      I wear a Medtronic CGM, so I get my supplies from Medtronic.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Gene Maggard

      When I first went on the Dexcom CGM I was told by Dexcom they were not Medicare authorized suppliers, and they suggested going with Byram Healthcare. Byram is great to work with, and I even purchase my pump supplies (Medtronic) through Byram as well.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Sarah Berry

      I currently get my Dexcom through Edgepark. I p,an to change to 0harmacy coverage. Edgepark takes to long to process an order.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Gustavo Avitabile

      I get my Libre2 sensors directly from Italian National Health Service.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Sally Numrich

      I have always gotten them directly from Dexcom, but as usual, anything that is easy and quick becomes a nightmare. Just got notification that I need to go there a supplier. Dexcom gave me a list of some different companies but not the one I use for my pump supplies. So now it is a morning spent trying to get someone to give me an answer that I am hoping I can get pump and CGM supplies I one quick order.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Mark Schweim

      Soon to change… Until now, I’ve had to get CGM and pump supplies as DME, but with current insurance, when I get my next order, it will be covered at NO CO-PAY from my local pharmacy under my current Pharmacy Benefits.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Ruth Chapman

      I get my libre2 on prescription via NHS Scotland

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. Bonnie Lundblom

      I get my supplies from CCS who have always been very responsive to any problems or questions that arise.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Molly Jones

      I have received mine directly from the company but that will soon change to pharmacy.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Luke Smith

      I have bounced back and forth from edge park and my pharmacy, edge park loves sending voicemails if you switch back to a pharmacy

      5 years ago Log in to Reply

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