Meghan Larson – T1D Exchange

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- 5 months ago
  
  William Bennett likes your comment at
  Do you know the day and year that you received your T1D diagnosis? If you’re comfortable, share about your diagnosis in the comments!
  I will never forget the date- April 1st, 1997. I was diagnosed on April Fool's Day. :(
- 5 months, 1 week ago
  
  jenn velez likes your comment at
  Do you know the day and year that you received your T1D diagnosis? If you’re comfortable, share about your diagnosis in the comments!
  I will never forget the date- April 1st, 1997. I was diagnosed on April Fool's Day. :(
- 1 year ago
  
  Wanacure likes your comment at
  Have you ever been without health insurance while living with T1D? If so, please share more in the comments about how being without insurance impacted your T1D management.
  While I have not been without insurance, the coverage of my insurance plans have differed drastically and this has impacted how I was able to manage my T1D. I was on Medicaid back in 2002- long before CGMs, and test strips were not covered by my insurance plan. I was not aware of cheaper alternatives that exist now (ReliOn) so I was rationing my test strips and not testing like I needed (at that time strips were $1/strip). As a full time student, working part time, I experienced the worst low, losing consciousness while driving. Luckily, I did not hurt anyone/cause any damage. It was the scariest thing that has ever happened to me and I felt so hopeless with the lack of resources.
- 1 year ago
  
  Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
  Have you ever been without health insurance while living with T1D? If so, please share more in the comments about how being without insurance impacted your T1D management.
  While I have not been without insurance, the coverage of my insurance plans have differed drastically and this has impacted how I was able to manage my T1D. I was on Medicaid back in 2002- long before CGMs, and test strips were not covered by my insurance plan. I was not aware of cheaper alternatives that exist now (ReliOn) so I was rationing my test strips and not testing like I needed (at that time strips were $1/strip). As a full time student, working part time, I experienced the worst low, losing consciousness while driving. Luckily, I did not hurt anyone/cause any damage. It was the scariest thing that has ever happened to me and I felt so hopeless with the lack of resources.
- 1 year ago
  
  ELYSSE HELLER likes your comment at
  Have you ever been without health insurance while living with T1D? If so, please share more in the comments about how being without insurance impacted your T1D management.
  While I have not been without insurance, the coverage of my insurance plans have differed drastically and this has impacted how I was able to manage my T1D. I was on Medicaid back in 2002- long before CGMs, and test strips were not covered by my insurance plan. I was not aware of cheaper alternatives that exist now (ReliOn) so I was rationing my test strips and not testing like I needed (at that time strips were $1/strip). As a full time student, working part time, I experienced the worst low, losing consciousness while driving. Luckily, I did not hurt anyone/cause any damage. It was the scariest thing that has ever happened to me and I felt so hopeless with the lack of resources.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
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  What advice would you give to a caregiver of a teenager with T1D?
  Patience and understanding. It can get rough when, as a T1D you have to put more effort into things and cannot be as spontaneous as your friends. I did not talk to my parents about my struggles during my teenage years, and while they are both supportive, we did not have diabetes related specific conversations. Be a sounding board, offer support, there are so many resources today so there is a plethora of assistance out there, your teenage T1D might need some help connecting with those resources (podcasts, influencers, articles, events, camps).
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  Andrea Hultman has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  From what I remember, getting the Medtronic devices I wanted and needed have always been easy on Medtronic's end. I've been a customer of theirs (and MiniMed's) for 26 years. Getting insurance approval has been the obstacle, but I never had to go with a different brand—for which I am thankful.
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  Wanacure has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  My Kaiser tech accurately described difference between Dexcom & Free Style Libre. I chose Dexcom for more accuracy. Kaiser & Byram and Medicare all work smoothly together. BUT Kaiser only offers Advantage plans so no Medigap coverage. Only Original Medicare can permit Medigap coverage. No Medicare Advantage plan offered by anybody can let you get Medigap. SHIBA alerted me to this deficiency.
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  qachemist has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  I'm on my first one, obtained at first visit to endocrinologist (after referral from PCP who diagnosed). Didn't know enough to have a preference so went with endocrinologist recommendation. Now I know more and would likely not make that choice.
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  RegMunro has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  The process of getting the CGM was simple. Getting it covered as part of my medical aid scheme was impossible. As long as I pay, I can use!
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  Russell Buckbee has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  Very difficult as it was before Medicare approved CGMs. I had to purchase key first one by cash. Then Medicare was difficult. I had to get two tests to prove I wasn't producing any pancreatic insulin. Then my cost were incorrect and I had to appeal to an administrative law judge to get reimbursed. Now days it is easy. Medicare standard
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  Ahh Life has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  Humans may not be the smartest creatures God ever created. But why did he place so many of the dumber ones in administrative areas?
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  Sandra Rosborough has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  The problem is always communications with insurance and the CGM companies, not the doctor.
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  Carol Meares has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  I guess I will find out when it comes time to upgrade to the G7
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  cynthia jaworski has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  freestyle was easy toget
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  Jane Cerullo has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  Started a new Medicare advantage insurance. I was on Dexcom but they only covered FSL. I switched. Was not too bad but did not like other restrictions with this insurance provider. Changed insurance and went back to Dexcom. Have never had any supply problems with either device.
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  At the time I applied for the Dexcom 5 it was the only CGM system approved by my insurance, so I didn't encounter any problems receiving it. The problems started immediately after that with Dexcom refusing to bill my insurance correctly and lack of adequate training in use of the system.
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  betsy valian has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  I was given the G5,although the G6 Dexcom was available through other insurers. I have Medicare. They only give the older left over devices to Medicare patients; I suppose this will also be the same when the G7 is available. I did eventually get a G6, but it took over a year plus after they were released. I'm hoping the G7 will be easier. However, bottom line is, I'm just thankful I can get a CGM period!
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  Marty has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  I had been using the Dexcom G6 system for months when I started on Medicare. Since Medicare was only covering the G5 at the time, I couldn't get replacement G6 supplies. Dexcom also refused to let me revert to the G5 system. I was trapped in a frustrating run around that lasted weeks. I was finally able to get G6 supplies by complaining directly to a Dexcom rep at a local diabetes conference. I think Dexcom learned a lesson about having enough supplies for everyone before they transition to a new system.
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  MT has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  Same here. Paying cash for the 3 and checking weekly to see if it’s been added.
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  Tom Caesar has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  Get my D6 covered by Medicare through US Med, easy and painless. Medicare does require having a 10 day supply before reordering, supplier is on top of it and sends 90 day supply promptly with very little efforts on my part.
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  Annie Wall has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  When I first started with Dexcom, it hadn’t yet been approved by Medicare so I paid for it. Once it got Medicare approval, it was totally easy obtain it without hassle.
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  KCR has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  When I originally got my Dexcom G5 several years ago, the process went pretty smoothly. The supplier worked with my provider when the G6 became available and I really didn’t have to do anything.
- 1 year, 4 months ago
  
  Daniel Bestvater has commented in the same post you commented in :
  For those who have gone through the process of getting a CGM: Last time you started using a new CGM, how easy or difficult was it for you to get the brand and model you most wanted to use?
  No problem! I pay cash so I just ordered it and paid.
- 1 year, 6 months ago
  
  Brad Larson has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Going through puberty is a tough time. Looking back, is there anything you wish you’d known about T1D in puberty that you would like to share with young people today who are going through this transition? Or, if you’re a caregiver, what is a question you’d like to ask the community on how to handle the challenges that come with managing T1D for young people during puberty?
  My endocrinologist (the best), told me after 1-2 years of his training, that I would do well because "You have accepted diabetes ." I did not fight the diagnoses. Now in my 53rd year.
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