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      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.
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      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.
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      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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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 the 3-4 hours is way ting on a phone
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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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      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
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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.?
      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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      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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      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.
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      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!
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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 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.
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      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.
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      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.
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      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.
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      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?)
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      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.
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      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.
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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.?
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    When you are traveling away from home for a few days, do you typically take glucagon with you?

    Home > LC Polls > When you are traveling away from home for a few days, do you typically take glucagon with you?
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    54 Comments

    1. Pete Murphy

      I used too when I traveled more….these days what I do is keep a can of soda in the car for emergencies. During the winter I am going to try the glucagon again seeing as I have seen so many positive comments from this blog.

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      1. Ahh Life

        Pete — in the hotter areas of the country, cans often explode. Plastic juice bottles are in both my cars. šŸ’£

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      2. Pete Murphy

        Yes thanks!

        I have used as well. Cranberry juice does seem to hold up the best in the warm weather. I rely on soda if concerned about spoilage and I forget to replace.

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    2. Molly Jones

      In the 21 yrs of having glucagon refilled, it has never been used and hopefully never will be. It has never left the house.

      Tandem Control-IQ has helped my lows happen much less often and less severely.

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    3. Nik Ča

      yes

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    4. Lawrence S.

      I have not traveled since before Covid 19. But, when I travel, I take my glucagon, juices, and lots of food.

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    5. gary rind

      have never had glucagon in 19 years

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    6. TEH

      I have never taken glucagon while traveling for work or pleasure. Very few non medical professionals know how to administer glicagon. My wife can’t remember how to do it I have needed it so infrequently.
      With CGM ithe risk of missing an alarm is very low.

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    7. Janice Bohn

      I have the nasal glucagon so super easy to always have with me.

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    8. Clare Fishman

      I always have Baqsimi in my purse. Portable, easy to use, and no reason not to have it.

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      1. rick phillips

        I am 100% with you Clare !!

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      2. GLORIA MILLER

        I take Baqsimi as well. Much better than the glucagon injection.

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      3. Andrew Stewart

        Yes, Baqsimi is the way to go. I haven’t had to use it much, I think twice in three years but it works great, is easy to use, discreet and I had no ill effects. I keep it at home, work, my car, wife’s car and travel kit.
        #BeWell

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    9. Joan Benedetto

      Yes! Glucagon (GVoke hypopen/Baqsimi stays in our son’s supply bag which goes everywhere he goes. For travel, we have extras in our supply suitcase.

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    10. Beckett Nelson

      It all depends. If I’m going to visit my parents for a few days (where I’m sitting around and chatting), then no. If I’m going on a canoe trip in the backcountry where I’m active, then yes (although I have low supplies, so have never had to actually use the glucagon on trip)

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    11. AimmcG

      I am very lucky that I have a high sensitivity to when my sugar drops. I am often treating it by the time my CGM alarms. I am also a light sleeper so when it happens at night I usually hear the alarm

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    12. Carolann Hunt

      Why wouldn’t you take it?

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      1. sdimond

        Seriously, why would you need it? I have never had a hypo that required more than a glucose tablet or two.

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      2. KarenM6

        Hi sdimond –
        I have had a low that required something faster and easier to administer than glucose tablets. Sometimes lows are severe enough that eating or drinking sugar is difficult or impossible… especially if one is unconscious.
        And, some of us have hypoglycemia unawareness which makes the low signals non-existent. Those are just a couple of reasons to keep it at hand.
        So, there are those who do need glucagon. And there are those who have not experienced serious, life-threatening lows.
        I hope that helps explain why some of us absolutely take it with us wherever we go! šŸ™‚
        Oh, I should also say, not all of us have the AID systems that seem to be miraculous. I would love to have one, but my insurance doesn’t cover them… yet (I hope!)

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      3. KarenM6

        Hi sdimond –
        Sorry… my reply could read a little snotty which is _not_ _at_ _all_ what I had intended! I think my personal response above may help explain why I keep Baqsimi with me when travelling.
        Thank you and apologies to Carolann Hunt for me trying to respond here.
        Thank you!

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    13. Robin Melen

      I haven’t been traveling with it but then had an “aha” moment and realized I probably should keep it available – in my travel bag, purse, in my tennis bag (my sugar tends to drop quickly during matches), at my work … Kind of a DUH moment for me. As others have said, there’s no reason NOT to have it available!

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    14. Robert Kovalik

      No, but I always have glucose tablets with me.

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    15. Lynn Smith

      In 55 years of being diabetic I have never filled a glucagon rx. Too expensive and I have never needed it anyway. Even when my BS has been in the 20s, I have managed without it. 😬

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      1. Joan Fray

        Me too. Never needed it. Never passes out. 60 years. Lucky us!

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      2. KarenM6

        I truly don’t know how you managed a 20 without it! I just posted that “…there are those who haven’t experienced life-threatening lows…”, but you just proved me wrong! I’m so glad you managed!!!

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      3. Katrina Mundinger

        I’ve been in the 20s too. Haven’t been 100% “fine” but have been able to take tablets or drink juice. My roommate called paramedics a couple of times but was able to get me alert enough to eat tabs one of those times…One time I finished playing a music performance when I was in my 40s. I guess my low-sugar tolerance is just garbage. (LOL!)

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    16. Jane Cerullo

      I always carry glucose tabs. I don’t think I would ever need glucagon with a CGM. I would have testing equipment and extra Dexcom with me.

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    17. John Zipper

      I have a little travel bag with spare everything, very easy to throw it in when packing. I leave it packed while at home but I rotate out the Dexcom sensor and Omnipods to freshen up the spares.

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    18. jo

      I never had one

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    19. Jeff Balbirnie

      Normal Soda, cake icing, sometimes glucagon naaaah

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    20. Anthony Harder

      I don’t use glucagon. Others have to use it and don’t like treating me with it. I use oral sugars instead.

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    21. samdefabio

      I ALWAYS carry glucagon with me. I would be terrified that I would pass out and there wouldn’t be any glucagon to get me conscious again. I’m actually really surprised to see that more people said no than yes!

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    22. Mick Martin

      The last time I travelled [traveled, for my American cousins] away from home for a few days, apart from hospital stays, was in 1984, when my youngest son was 1 year of age.

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    23. Amanda Barras

      I haven’t had an Rx for Glucogon in over 15 years.

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    24. HMW

      I used to bring glucagon with me when travelling, but I generally don’t now because my automated basal rate pump has reduced my hypos from 13% to 1%. My cgm also tells me before I drop too low.
      I have only used glucagon once in my 33 years as a T1D and I was at home.

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    25. Bob Durstenfeld

      I have traveled all over the world for both business and pleasure and I have never. In 65 years with T1D, carried Glucagon. I do regularly get hassled by airport security.

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    26. Jim Cobbe

      Not unless traveling with, or to meet, someone I am confident would and could know when and how to use it, i.e. very infrequently since my wife died.

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    27. Trisha Oldenkamp

      I keep it with my diabetes supplies when traveling.

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    28. Lenora Ventura

      I make sure I have plenty of juice boxes, hard candy, protein bars, etc. In 37 years, never has a glucagon kit been used on me. Although, I have had many paramedic visits

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    29. MARIE

      I said “other”. Before we had Baqsimi, we always carried Glucagon, but now we carry Baqsimi. Like others have said, why wouldn’t we, just for the extra protection? – Sort of like insurance.

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    30. M Parker

      I have never had a glucagon script filled but I never leave the house without glucose tabs and I’ve never gone on any type of trip without food/snacks with me

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    31. KarenM6

      Hearing & sleep issues mean it’s possible for me to miss an alarm. Plus, I get no body reaction due to hypoglycemia unawareness.
      I have been in situations where I was unconscious and seizuring… and also one time where I was probably 5 minutes from being that way. I feel that the Baqsimi saved my life.
      Psychologically speaking, it is a comfort to have it always with me. I feel uneasy travelling without it.

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    32. Bill Williams

      If I’m in need of glucagon, I’m unable to treat myself with it.

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    33. ConnieT1D62

      Always. I carry glucagon as well as other sources of quick acting easy to swallow pop in your mouth treatments to avert and intervene with episodes of hypoglycemia. Just as important as carrying insulin with me at all times IMHO.

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    34. Ken Raiche

      Never ever used or brought glucagon with me. I always have Dex 4 on my person but rarely use those either. Having a pump and Dexcom sure help preventing severe lows.

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    35. KCR

      I didn’t used to bring it but since having a severe low last year, I now do.

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    36. Steven Gill

      Was offered a prescription several times but living alone who’d use it? Prior to using a CGM tested more frequently while traveling, now the alarm wakes me easily.

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    37. dholl62@gmail.com

      When I traveled to Europe to visit with family

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    38. Jneticdiabetic

      I don’t take a glucagon kit on overnight trips anymore. My last kit is long ago expired. On my current CGM and closed loop pump, I’m less concerned about severe, unconscious lows. Still pack quick carbs for self hypo treatment.

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    39. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      I have travelled extensively around the world. I never have taken my Gvoke HypoPen with me. Do you think everybody can read English to administer the glucagon injection?

      A never leave home without my Glucose tablets PERIOD!

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    40. Wanacure

      Even without traveling in the past there were many times it could have prevented my severe lows, BUT my family didn’t know about it. Later, on my own, I didn’t know about glucagon. Nowadays with a CGM, sugar cubes suffice when CGM alerts me, but that is rather infrequent. I have Basqimi Rx onhand now thanks to my current endocrinologist, but never used it. Even when not traveling, I carry tubes or pill bottles filled with sugar cubes on my person, in back pack and in coat pocket. I eat 2 or 3 sugar cubes, then check bg in 15’. Repeat if necessary, but seldom need to repeat.

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    41. Patricia Kilwein

      Basquini nasal spray. Hope I spelled it correctly.

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    42. LizB

      The last time I checked my insurance, they didn’t cover any glucagon. The last time I was in trouble with my BG being extremely low was over 4 years ago, when I wasn’t using a CGM.

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    43. Cheryl Seibert

      I have never used Glucagon, so answered “No”. I take carbs with me no matter where I go.

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