Westin started using a continuous monitor in June of 2007. Before starting the monitor his a1c's ran around 8.0. After only a month of use his a1c dropped to 7.2. His last was down to 6.5!
After two attempts for reimbursement (we pay out of pocket) I finally got our first denial from BCBS of Michigan (MI CHILD). It was a silly reason for denial, stating it wasn't prescribed by a doctor, which is ludicrous. I have since faxed a copy of the prescription and am waiting for my next denial, as I don't assume this will be an easy or short process.
This technology is amazing and it isn't "Cadillac Care" as some have referred to it. Having a continuous glucose monitor, which reads your "blood sugar" every 5 minutes, is like dealing with diabetes with the lights on rather than in the dark.
You can follow the link above for more information about this day of awareness.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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I love your analogy to the lights being on inside of being in the dark. Thank you for being a part of this day
I love your analogy to the lights being on inside of being in the dark. Thank you for being a part of this day
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