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.
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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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