If you wear a CGM, how do you get your supplies?

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  Oh my goodness… yes! As a child I was often reminded of my limitations because of diabetes. I’m hopeful that those misconceptions about T1D have changed over the decades.
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  I was diagnosed with t1 41 years ago. I was told to NOT have children. But I did not listen and had two healthy children.
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Oh my goodness… yes! As a child I was often reminded of my limitations because of diabetes. I’m hopeful that those misconceptions about T1D have changed over the decades.
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  Long time ago - told there were certain occupations I would not be allowed to do because if T1D. Pilot, air traffic controller, military, etc.
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  Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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  Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
  Dealing with wild bg swings.
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  Long time ago - told there were certain occupations I would not be allowed to do because if T1D. Pilot, air traffic controller, military, etc.
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
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  YES, DONATE PLASMA for the production of IGG. My wife is immune compromised with CVID. I was extremely disappointed when the technical support nurse basically said No you’re on insulin and it’s not filtered out during the washing process.
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  I was diagnosed with t1 41 years ago. I was told to NOT have children. But I did not listen and had two healthy children.
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  I was diagnosed with t1 41 years ago. I was told to NOT have children. But I did not listen and had two healthy children.
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Maybe not a physical restriction, but decades ago I was told I was ineligible to get a pilot’s license.
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Long time ago - told there were certain occupations I would not be allowed to do because if T1D. Pilot, air traffic controller, military, etc.
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Maybe not a physical restriction, but decades ago I was told I was ineligible to get a pilot’s license.
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Maybe not a physical restriction, but decades ago I was told I was ineligible to get a pilot’s license.
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Maybe not a physical restriction, but decades ago I was told I was ineligible to get a pilot’s license.
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Yes. It had to do with a job that required me to drive delivery vans to clean and park them on the company's lot.
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Long time ago - told there were certain occupations I would not be allowed to do because if T1D. Pilot, air traffic controller, military, etc.
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  Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
  Being at high risk for dementia (both genetic and behavioral) and at an advanced age while still making very complex decisions about pump, CGM, and data issues Phew! What a premise! Is the optimal strategy for T1D management most likely to be MDI by caregivers in assisted living?
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  Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
  Being at high risk for dementia (both genetic and behavioral) and at an advanced age while still making very complex decisions about pump, CGM, and data issues Phew! What a premise! Is the optimal strategy for T1D management most likely to be MDI by caregivers in assisted living?
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  Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
  It's rare I have questions, but if I do, I send a message to my Endocrinologist, and she responds quickly.
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  Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
  I use the patient portal to ask my doctor.
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If you wear a CGM, how do you get your supplies?

On average, how satisfied are you with the general customer service provided by T1D supply companies?

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.

14 Comments

John Dowd

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

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laura rutledge

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

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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.

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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.

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Kristen Clifford

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

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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.

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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.

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Gustavo Avitabile

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

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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.

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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.

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Ruth Chapman

I get my libre2 on prescription via NHS Scotland

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Bonnie Lundblom

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

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Molly Jones

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

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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

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