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    • 4 hours, 31 minutes ago
      Greg Felton 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?
      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.
    • 4 hours, 32 minutes ago
      Greg Felton 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?
      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.
    • 6 hours, 28 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.
    • 6 hours, 44 minutes ago
      Jeff Marvel 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.
    • 17 hours, 54 minutes ago
      Gerald Oefelein 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.
    • 21 hours, 43 minutes ago
      Wanacure 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.?
      Most of the 3-4 hours is way ting on a phone
    • 21 hours, 46 minutes ago
      Wanacure 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.
    • 22 hours, 28 minutes ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      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
    • 22 hours, 28 minutes ago
      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.?
      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.
    • 22 hours, 30 minutes ago
      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 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.
    • 22 hours, 35 minutes ago
      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.
    • 22 hours, 36 minutes ago
      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.?
      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!
    • 22 hours, 37 minutes ago
      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.
    • 22 hours, 38 minutes ago
      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.
    • 22 hours, 38 minutes ago
      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.
    • 23 hours, 14 minutes ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      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.
    • 23 hours, 25 minutes ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      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?)
    • 23 hours, 37 minutes ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      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.
    • 23 hours, 38 minutes ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      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.
    • 1 day ago
      Ahh Life 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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      In your own words, how would you describe the feeling of a severe low?
      Nothing short of terrifying. I often go into seizures, having no idea where I am, who anybody, or even if I’m alive or dead. I’ll feel like I’m falling or hurtling toward something. At home I feel like my house is tilting. Im leaving a lot out but these are some of the scariest things.
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      Modee 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.?
      Most of Europe has the right idea! Is it a good health system for you overall? The US may be too large to implement a national system, but that doesn't hold states back (as long as there is federal money to help).
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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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      Modee 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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      PUMP USERS: Just in case nobody has told you, if you use a pump, Insulin is considered durable medical equipment, which can save a lot of money, even with the new price cap
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    If you wear a T1D device, such as a CGM or insulin pump, do you order your device supplies from a durable medical equipment supplier?

    Home > LC Polls > If you wear a T1D device, such as a CGM or insulin pump, do you order your device supplies from a durable medical equipment supplier?
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    51 Comments

    1. Jeffrey Wiggs

      Not if I can help it. I try to use pharmacies.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. John Dowd

      I order all my medical supplies from the Veterans Administration. They’re very prompt.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Stacey Rose

      I have to get my pump supplies through a distributor, but CGM supplies through pharmacy.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Gary Taylor

      I use the Medtronic 770 pump and sensor system. I order all related supplies from Medtronic directly. They are usually prompt, but I order far enough in advance that promptness isn’t necessary.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Anthony Harder

      I order my CGM supplies thru a distributor of Dexcom’s stuff. My distributor/supplier is TERRIBLE!

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Larry Martin

      Just starting Medicare so still experiencing that adventure. Medtronic is the maker and I can get everything but their sensors from them even though Medicare says all sensors are now covered. It seems that all the DME suppliers are being conned by them because everyone I have called says Medtronic will not even supply a 3rd party company with sensors for Medicare patients.

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      1. Derek West

        I am on a Medicare advantage plan with Aetna and get all my Medtronic supplies direct from Medtronic

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    7. Patricia Kilwein

      I am forced by my insurance to order from a different supplier other than Medtronics…… This company is not so reliable or convenient for me.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. connie ker

      I used US Med to order supplies for CGM. I used to order test strips from this company before I started wearing the Freestyle Libre.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Scott Rudolph

      I started with Edgepark, what a nightmare! As soon as Walgreen’s started offering my Dexcom products, I switched to Walgreen’s. Now it’s as easy as any other prescription.

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    10. Jneticdiabetic

      Order my device supplies directly from Medtronic

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    11. Denise Lyons

      I’ve also paid for dexcom sensors out of pocket using Costco. I’m grateful that I have the means to do so because the same supplier I’m using didn’t notify of the need for an updated prescription. They sent the request to my doctor’s previous office and when they didn’t get a response, they just held my order.

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    12. Nevin Bowman

      Yes, for “durable” supplies that last 3 days.

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    13. Thomas Emge

      Dexcom is covered via pharmacy benefits and Medtronic supplies are DME. My son’s Omnipods are going through pharmacy.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Carole Ludwig

      I became a T1D when I had my pancreas removed at age 78. I was able to get a Dexcom G5 about 6 months later. Arrangements were made by my endo to get supplies through Solara Medical Supplies, with Medicare covering costs. The first year service wasn’t the best but after about a year they were taken over by another company and service has been great after they got all the bugs worked out. I am now using a Tandem pump with Control IQ and Dexcom G6. I am reminded when I will need my supplied renewed. That is a big help and I am happy with my supplier.

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    15. dave hedeen

      not a simple Yes or No; if on Medicare, must use DME! mine charges Medicare $1,050 monthly : > (

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    16. Sherolyn Newell

      I used to order from Dexcom and Omnipod. With Omnipod, I never had to order. I put it on auto refill and never had to think about it again. The new pods (Dash system) that I just started on a few months ago are categorized as pharmacy, so now I get them from a pharmacy. I used to order directly from Dexcom, but they stopped supplying that way, so now that’s pharmacy as well.

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      1. Rebecca Lambert

        I get my CGM supplies through a durable medical goods supplier. I get my Omnipod direct from the company, but under durable medical goods benefit.

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. Phyllis Biederman

      Used to order Dexcom supplies directly from the company but now get to try reordering through Byram- not looking forward to it.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. Mike S

      Wish I could just get them through pharmacy, but insurance requires that Dex com through a DME supplier, which can be challenging. I still get old Omnipods direct from Insulet. BUT I cannot get the DASH because they can only come through the pharmacy and my insurance won’t allow it. SO frustrating.

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    19. Sahran Holiday

      Have to order from where insurance requires, Some of the suppliers are awful.

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    20. GLORIA MILLER

      Due to Medicare I have to order my CGM and Omnipod supplies through a durable medical provider and I hate it. They never send on time and they way overcharge the government for all supplies. Since they are so unreliable (Byram) I do get my endo to send a prescription to Walgreens so I can just pay a little for it and get my CGM supplies. Otherwise I would run out. I am down to only a few pods for my pump and I really don’t know what I will do when my extras run out since I can’t get those from a local pharmacy. I started with Byram with a three months extra supply but I am down to five pods as of today.

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      1. Miriam Gordon

        Just recently went on Medicare. I was due for a new pump and switched to CCS medical (recommended by Tandem) because Edgepark doesn’t do pump supplies for Medicare. Thank goodness CCS has been very easy to work with. A person actually answers the phone!! Getting supplies smoothly. I did have to call about last order and tell them the date of my last Endo visit.
        Edgepark, on the other hand, has been a horror for my Dexcom. They were supposed to ship a 3 mos. supply on July 5, but didn’t start processing Medicare until July 5. How does that work? They would not take my word about when I saw Dr. last but had to get in touch with Dr. office. I called my Endo and secretary said she hadn’t gotten anything from Edgepark.. Fortunately she was willing to call. Then I had to call Edgepark again (and wait) and speak to a supervisor to get shipment released. Next shipment for Dexcom will switch to CCS. Also, always lie when they ask how many days supply you have left. Sad that they make you do that.

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      2. Kristine Warmecke

        I was able to change to a different DME supplier , from Byram. After fighting for a year to receive the correct infusion sites in my orders. They refused to speak with Tandem, to try and fix the problem they had (they told me they were sending the correct ones but they didn’t go with my tSlim.) I ended up having to buy a box from Tandem, so I would have some. I was using the same site until it hurt to bad keep it in, sometimes 2 weeks or more.
        I had to go a week or more between my orders for Dexcom sensors & they never wanted to send a new transmitter on time.
        Since changing I’ve not had a issue.

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      3. Kirsten Petty

        Make sure you are reporting issues/pods not lasting a full 3 days and they will send replacements, that would help me when I was running low

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    21. betsy valian

      I am on Medicare, and wear a CGM. I anm FORCED by Medicare to purchase t6he supplies through Byrum Health… I have tired the alternatives, all bad and undependable. I wish I could go to my Pharmacy where I get my insulins and pick the supplies up? WHY does Medicare force people to use a ‘equipment supplier’? If it is just becuase of a ‘classification’ then they need to change that.

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    22. Henry Renn

      I have used CCS since 2004 with varying degrees of satisfaction. In the last 2 years their service has been great. They remind me but email & phone when it is time to reorder pump or cgm supplies. I do appreciate the reminder. I just began ordering online so I will have to see how well that works.

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    23. Patricia Dalrymple

      I wasn’t sure but my answer is Yes after looking at comments. I use Baycare Homecare out of FLA. Used to get them from Medtronic when I was on BCBS but when my company switched to Cigna, had to go through Baycare. They are good though and I get my supplies the days after I phone in my order. I’m grateful fir the comments and when I go on Medicare in 2 years, I will try to stay away from Bynam.

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    24. Bill Williams

      I’ve used both Byram (terrible service) and Edgepark (even worse) for Libre supplies. I recently switched to Advanced Diabetes Supply and (so far) they have been reliable.

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      1. Kristine Warmecke

        I switched from Byram to Edgepark, and haven’t had any problems, thus far. I had used Edgepark before and not had good service; this time it is seamless, supplies on time and the correct ones. Unlike Bryam.

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    25. Sondra Mangan

      My Dexcom supplies are covered as DME, but my Omnipod supplies are dispensed as Rx via Walgreens.

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    26. Sue Martin

      I used to but my pharmacy now carries them so I can easily get them from there.

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    27. Vicky Byram

      CGM is an RX
      Pump is DME

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    28. Bob Durstenfeld

      Byram is the WORST. They sent a bill to collection because they had posted different amounts on the phone service vs. the online systems and I paid via the phone system, it took months to clear up. Their billing/accounting was always screwed up. I have had better success with CCS for Tandem and US Med for Dexcom.

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    29. Janis Senungetuk

      Both my primary and secondary insurance require DME supplies thru a DME supplier. Would much prefer coverage thru local pharmacy.

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      1. KSannie

        Ditto. Same was true when I was on my company’s insurance.

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    30. Bonnie Lundblom

      I’m covered my Medicare and receive both my Tandem Tslimx2 and Dexcom CGM supplies from CCS Medical. I’ve had good service from them and have always received my supplies on time.

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    31. George Lovelace

      I’ve used multiple Suppliers over the years, both difficult and Edgypark is Impossible (never do business again) Byram was OK and Solara, right now using Diabetes Management & Supplies from New Orleans and they’ve been very reliable.

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    32. LizB

      I am able to get my supplies directly from Medtronic.

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    33. Donna Condi

      I get a three month supply of pump supplies from CCS mail order. But I get my 30 days of Dexcom supplies and insulin through Walgreens thinking that I wouldn’t have to wait on the mail for delivery. I travel back and forth to Florida so I knew I would always have a Walgreens around the corner.

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    34. Molly Jones

      I receive my T1D supplies from my pharmacy and a company directly. In the past a medical supplier was used for T1D and I hope I will never need to use one again.
      For colostomy supplies, I’ve called my insurance company to see if there are any of these suppliers to simply drive to and pick up supplies from, but the answer is no. Communication and time can be very difficult with the supplier.

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    35. Eve Rabbiner

      Medicare advantage plan. All my supplies through Byram. Only good experiences with them so far. Order online, they send confirmation and things arrive when they should

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    36. TEH

      I currently get my pump and CGM supplies from Minimed, but going on Medicare with Medigap G next month. Will be shopping around.

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    37. Daniel Smith

      My dexcom G6 was hundreds less to do as a DME as opposed to pharmacy benefit. My pump supplies I get direct from insulet so I am not sure how they are billed.

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    38. Dorian Dowell

      Get supplies from the Veteran’s Administration Health System

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    39. David Smith

      Both. I get my pump supplies from a durable med equip supplier, my CGM supplies from Walgreens.

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    40. Stacia Wohlford

      Diabetes Supply is fantastic!! No problems at all in my first year of diagnosis.

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    41. Cheryl Seibert

      From Edgepark for Sensors and pump supplies

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    42. Kirsten Petty

      I use ADS, it took me a while to get in the system even though I was considered ā€œurgentā€ I had to do all the leg work calling my insurance, doctors office, and Advanced Diabetes Supplies every day on the phone for hours waiting for answers just to get a basic I don’t know answer. I kept pushing them after they were saying I couldn’t do anything to speed it up and was out of almost all supplies and finally got them to review my case and approve everything. They have been good for this first 3 months but they have to request medical records to make sure you’re actually using it every 3 months so now I’m waiting on that and my supplies are late

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    43. Abraham Remson

      Yes I ware both Pump and CGM devices. I was getting them directly from the manufacturing company. However of late the companies stop doing that so now I receive them from a secondary distributor.

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    44. T1D5/1971

      Have had pretty good experience with CCS as a DME supplier. Way fewer headaches than Edgepark/Byram. Not sorry that I don’t have to deal directly with Dexcom any more as they were horrible. Still end up having to get supplies from “other” sources at times. Can’t let the rules, regulations and ridiculous amounts of red tape ruin my health.

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