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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      same here. I was able to get a neurologist to diagnose it as that.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I have developed this very weird numbness and pain in my left outer thigh which I attribute to neuropathy, although there has been no official diagnosis. Of course, like every good diabetic, I did my own research and found that it is called meralgia paresthetica. It only comes on intermittently and rarely interferes with daily functions. Rest remedies it. Having lived with T1D for 56 years so far, I consider myself to be pretty lucky...so far.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I feel the same way. I'm never sure who to believe or how to get a valid assessment.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      Gastroparesis
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      In late summer of 2017 I lost all feeling in both lower extremities to my hips and both upper extremities to my shoulders. It was not all diabetic related though. Lowered the drug in my chemo regimen but didn't reverse by next treatment, so that drug was stopped. Slowly I regained feeling in my arms and legs; left with no sensation in hands & feet up to ankles & wrist. I'm thankful that my oncologist realized that it wasn't just a diabetic thing.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      My feet were killing me when I started taking insulin. Saw on another website that alpha lipoic acid (ALA) was good for neuropathy. Once I started taking it, the pain was gone within a week! Still using it 20 years later, still pain free
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      I spend a bit of time in my garden, yardwork , the animal shelter. Days I'm not with the Shelter my herd gets walked.
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    In the past year, has your health insurance required you to change medications or devices?

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    20 Comments

    1. LizB

      This year I had to switch to using One Touch meter/strips because that’s the only brand my insurance covers at the normal co-pay. Any other brand would cost me a lot more money.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. TomH

      They didn’t cover my Endoscopy preferred insulin on diagnosis, but suitable sub is working fine. I’m not sure how docs determine which insulin is appropriate anyway, think it’s what they’re used to.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. M Fedor

      In order to have my insulin covered under Medicare Part B with Advanced Diabetes Supply, I had to switch from Fiasp to Lispro .

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Joan McGinnis

      Not changed but costs more due to the fact the meds I need are not on their formulary or are tier 3 or 4. The so called donut hole does not look like it’s going to be dealt with by insurance companies

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      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Moira Motyka

      Wanted me to change test strips (meter works with my closed loop system). Doctor wrote a pre authorization so that I could keep using the test strips he prescribed.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Sridhar Rajamohan

      None of the diabetes medications are covered under insurance in India

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. BARRY HUNSINGER

      I was using Medtronic’s 670g pump and guardian 3 sensors. When I switched to Medicare I had to re- prove that I was a T1D to get Deccom because they don’t cover guardian sensors. It took three months to get everything sorted out.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. James Goldman

      My health insurance supplier has required a change in medication but only to a generic brand. This has saved me a lot of money.

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      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Thomas Brady

      Despite all of the negatives with Medicare “rules” relating to diabetes pump and CGM supplies, doctor visits, etc., I have not had any issues with changes to medications and devices.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Kristine Warmecke

      They want me to change to Humalog, even though I’m allergic to it. So I’m forced to pay for Novolog (while I wait to see if I qualify for assistance from the company and ration what I can afford to buy). There are currently no Medicare plan’s in my area that cover it.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Andrew Stewart

      I had to change from Humalog to Novolog because Aetna removed Humalog from their formulary list. I haven’t noticed a difference.

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    12. Sue Martin

      I had to change my glucometer since the insurance didn’t cover the strips for the Freestyle Lite. I really liked that one since it had a light in it, which allowed me not to turn on a light at night. The new is doesn’t consistently work or doesn’t always like the test strip. I’ve had to use multiple strips to get a good read.

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    13. Tod Herman

      “Other” was my response. My insurance didn’t require me to switch insulins, they only subtly switched their preferred formulary brand without telling me and my co-pay more than doubled. My Endo discovered this and switched me over to the other brand. Saved me $60 per refill (went from $100 to $40).

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Kim Murphy

      But they also don’t cover the devices and supplies I do use.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Mark Schweim

      My insurance changed less than a year ago and every time my insurance changes, so does which Insulin the insurance will allow me to get. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve been switched back and forth between Humalog and Novolog Insulin by my insurance over the past decade.

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    16. Angela Naccari

      Started medicare this past January. I was using Afrezza and Tresiba. I could find only one supplemental or advatage plan that would cover Afrezza at the highest tier. I decided to get the tslim pump instead to not have to deal with such high prices! I have had dufficulty with pump use before Afrezza due to absorption problems after 59 years of TD1. So I was not forced to change but did not want to change

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. ConnieT1D62

      No. The only thing they do not cover is Baqsimi, (which is my preferred choice) but they do cover the Gvoke hypo pen – which works for me as second best choice. I am hoping that the powers that make tier coverage decisions will get onboard and approve Baqsimi in the 2022 formulary.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. Paul Hanson

      This is frustrating. Truly. Insulin is not insulin. One long acting basal vs another yields a totally different experience and outcomes/individual impact should be the measure, not agreed upon price points set to maximize profit.

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    19. Sue Herflicker

      Yes, had to switch from Novolog to Homolog and my test kit, from a One Touch Verio to a Contour … both work well so no issues.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. Cheryl Seibert

      Not in the past year….. but prior to that yes. Insurance companies should NEVER have the power to require a change in medication or devices. THIS GOES FOR THE FDA IN THEIR ‘guidance’ on number of test strips for Type 2 (1 strip / day) and T1D (3 strips/day). Insurance companies claim their quantity limits are “for your safety” …. “we are following the FDA requirenments…… FDA should not set a specific number… it should say “a minimum of 3 strips/day”. Insurance companies and especially 90-day pharmacies (PBMS) take these ‘recommendations’ and make them ‘hard and fast’ “all diabetics should only use 1 strip/day. Sorry about the rant.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply

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