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      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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      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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      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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      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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      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.?
      Just spent an hour and a half on the phone with insurance the other day trying to switch to Dash pods and nothing was accomplished....
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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.?
      Normally, no time spent but I changed insulins so I wanted to verify everything with my insurance company before asking my endocrinologist to write a new script.
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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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      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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      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 expect that we’ve all had that feeling about how stupid payers can be when it comes to T1D.
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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.?
      Seriously depends on when you ask. The past 3 months have only been an hour or two, but if you'd asked this same question last September it would've been over 8 as I dealt with the annual "Yes I need a Dexcom and Omnipod again" red tape with my insurance/providers/doctor's office. I am counting the time on hold as well, but still - pretty ridiculous that insurance thinks Type 1 is going to magically go away just because it's been a year. I wish!
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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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      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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      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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      Just spent an hour and a half on the phone with insurance the other day trying to switch to Dash pods and nothing was accomplished....
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      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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      Eight times a year I have to spend more than eight hours to fix errors on the part of my mail order pharmacy and DME supplier. My endo doesn't keep track of when prescriptions expire or need refills so add another couple hours a year building a to-do list for the doc. I'm ready to start billing for my time.
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      One of the most unnecessary and frustrating parts of being a type 1 diabetic is all the stress and time involved with insurance companies, pharmacies, durable medical equipment distributers and their need to always contact physicians.
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      Significantly less time since I switched from Byram to ADS. It has made a world of difference and saved so many headaches!!
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    Nick Jonas will be in a Dexcom commercial during the Super Bowl, hoping it will encourage those with T1D to live their best lives. Do you typically feel inspired when you see messages like this?

    Home > LC Polls > Nick Jonas will be in a Dexcom commercial during the Super Bowl, hoping it will encourage those with T1D to live their best lives. Do you typically feel inspired when you see messages like this?
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    23 Comments

    1. Molly Jones

      I do not watch television or see ads except short ones for video games that are muted on the computer. It would be hard to help others access information on how to help to live their best lives in a visual ad. It seems you would need a bit more time or the ability to provide websites.

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    2. Maria T

      Well, sadly my copayments for G6 materials just went through the roof. I am kind of angered that Dexcom can afford the $5 Million for a Super Bowl ad with so many people out of work and insurance. Diabetes awareness is good, but this price is not.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Annie Wall

      There is so much misunderstanding about diabetes that I like to see it highlighted so, perhaps, viewers can learn something new about it. Having the Super Bowl platform will allow this commercial to be seen by far more people who just might learn a thing or two.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. connie ker

      Last year’s half time show was too provocative and sensual for children to view, so thank goodness Nick Jonas will be talking about his T1D and Dolly Parton will be on with her goodness this Super Bowl Sunday.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Sasha Wooldridge

      I like that Nick Jonas speaks publicly about T1. It’s such an invisible condition and so many people don’t understand it. I also understand those not happy about the $$ spent on this ad, but sometimes you have to give a lot to get a lot more later on. I wish it weren’t so, but it’s the world we live in :-/

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Cheryl Seibert

      It’s exciting to see that the celebrities share their diabetic stories and successes. While I am not inspired by the spots as an adult, I think it is important for young diabetics to hear these success stories and see famous people wearing CGMs and pumps. With 54 years of T1D behind me, I know that everyone’s condition is different and celebrities often have a larger amount of support and resources to help them succeed.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Phyllis Donahue

      I so agree with you Maria. That is the reason I cannot afford the Dexcom6 just too expensive.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Kristine Warmecke

      I’m indifferent t it, I was surprised to see that he is a co-founder of Beyond Type 1. My niece found it encouraging when he came out with his song about T1D.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Lawrence Stearns

      I am always happy to see talk about T1 diabetes. It is the “forgotten” diabetes. I wish they had kept the old name of “Insulin Dependent” diabetes, or something that was more descriptive of the disease. Most people have no idea what is type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Good job Nick.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Patricia Dalrymple

      It’s my age I’m sure but I was more inspired when Lee Iacocca spoke about his love for his T1D wife.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Dave Barden

      No. Who is he?

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. Christina Trudo

      I have never cared much for the articles etc that are meant to inspire. In fact I dislike them. I don’t feel I have much in common with most celebrities and so what drives them is not likely to be the same for me. That was the same for me back in my younger years too. Maybe even more so since I have become more tolerant with age.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Amy Nance

      Yes, it is definitely inspiring, even if they are just sharing how hard of a time they had with x,y, or z. As a younger self, when I learned that Mary Tyler Moore had it, (I learned it when I was in my 20s) I felt like I had an example of someone being beautiful and whole whole living with T1. It helped give me a map that I didn’t have to adhere to the old idea of T1 ā™„ļø

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    14. Janis Senungetuk

      No, I’m not inspired by Dexcom promoting their business thru Nick Jonas. After 66 yrs living with T1D I’d be inspired by Dexcom using those resources to provide assistance for the many PWD’s who can’t afford their products. That choice would have lasting value.

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    15. joan Fray

      I’m inspired when people talk anout how livinh with T1d is a daily challenge, a 24/7 job that will never cease until we die. I’ll wait and see what Nick Jonas says. Is he a singer? I’m 71 and have haad 71d 59 years. Out of the hipster loop.

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    16. KarenM6

      I think some people can be inspired by a celebrity spokesperson… I am not one of them. It will depend a great deal on what is actually said, but, it sounds like they are assuming T1Ds don’t try their hardest every minute of every day to live our best lives possible… if that happens, it will annoy me.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. Ahh Life

      No. I am very hard to inspire. I am continually much more impressed by folks answering the call to get in the ring with T1D day after day. Expenses, bureaucracies, delays, near-death experiences at your request, a miracle or two here or there. We are living our best lives. Sometimes it works, often it doesn’t. ļ¼ˆć£ļ¼¾ā–æļ¼¾ļ¼‰ ļ¼ˆć£ļ¼¾ā–æļ¼¾ļ¼‰ ļ¼ˆć£ļ¼¾ā–æļ¼¾ļ¼‰

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    18. Megan L

      Not me personally, but I’m sure it does other people, and I like that.

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    19. Bonnie Lundblom

      I’m encouraged when the information shared about TID is accurate and educational for those who don’t live with this 24/7/365.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. stacey Nagel

      i was not impressed with the Nick Jonas commercial . He didn’t really say much about either type of diabetes.. Just that you didn’t need fingerpricks and that your blood sugar would zap to your phone. Nothing about inserting a sensor into your body. He made it look too easy to have diabetes, and we all know that isn’t the case, whether type 1 or 2. for 5 million dollars? What a waste of $$. Think of how many people could have benefited from cheaper dex supplies from that $$

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    21. ConnieT1D62

      Eh. Doesn’t impress me one way or another, but he can be an inspiration for younger people with T1D. Plus it’s a Super Bowl commercial so it may reach someone who doesn’t know anything about diabetes technology and it certainly brought some attention about diabetes to millions of viewers. Go Dexcom!!!!

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    22. Danielle Shatkin

      I have had diabetes for my whole like (>25 years) and when I see celebrities on commercials I just see it as a marketing ploy. I look for inspiration in my community and peers. I am also in the medical field so I also know that not every device is perfect and dexcom although they say you do not need to test I know that it’s not perfectly accurate and requires calibration sometimes. But no device is perfect and it’s not one size fits all. Always refer to providers for guidance on finding tech that fits your lifestyle.

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    23. Leona Hanson

      I believe that a commercial let people know that there is something different to use sometimes you don’t know what is out there until you see it or research it

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