Living with Diabetes

Author: kathleen

  • Getting the Pump – Part II

    The first delay in getting paperwork together on the pump, was caused by lack of communication. I was still in a — hmmm, do I want to do this stage … and do I want to do it now, or do I want to wait until January when we might get new insurance.

    This was back in the beginning of July, so the school board hadn’t met etc.

    Well, a few things happened in my life that let me know I wanted it NOW, but I hadn’t told the doctor yet. So he was sitting on the paperwork, thinking it wasn’t a priority.

    Once I communicated with him and let him know that yes, I wanted to go ahead, NOW, he got on board and got with it.

    So we submitted it and waited. For some reason, everything got to the durable equipment management company and they okayed it, and even recommended full payment. Well, Cigna hadn’t heard of it, and weren’t budging until they got their paperwork.

    That all happened in the wrong part of the week, so more delay.

    Very frustrating.

    And the doctor had a feeling that Cigna wouldn’t approve from his knowledge.

    However, the pump company person I was working with kept saying they would.

  • Starting the Pump on Thursday!

    I’m starting the insulin pump on Thursday. I really can’t wait!

    If you need information on insulin pumping I really recommend http://www.insulin-pumpers.org (or the one for the country of your choice).

    They have been supportive.

    I’m going to tell my battles on this in short spurts. I think we can all take it that way better.

  • Current Status

    Still waiting on insulin pump. I am purposely not posting about this process, but will when I have pump in hand.

  • Current Status

    I’m not as tired. It will be interesting to see how things go when school starts.

    I got my report letter from my school this weekend and I report on Monday, the 11th.

    I am STILL waiting on the pump, but at least it seems that everyone has the right paperwork now.

  • One of those “duh?” news things

    Yahoo! News – Walking Helps Type 2 Diabetics

    We hear this so often now. But it DOES help me.

  • Got my heated humidifer yesterday

    And used it last night….

    HUGE difference in the morning. Not near as dry and easier to get brain and body moving.

    However, as with any change in my sleep, it kept me up and kept waking me, so ask me how it does in a few nights. Actually I’ll post it here.

    FYI: This was done right. Doctor ordered it on Monday, came UPS on Wednesday! However, I am STILL waiting to hear on the insulin pump.

  • Sleep Depreviation and Diabetes

    Sleep Deprivation and Diabetes

    Though my sleep doctor said its because most sleep apnea patients are overweight.

  • Sleep Apnea Progress

    This is cool. Sleep doctor called again today, told me part of the problem is restless leg and gave me a protocol to fix it with the existing medication. Then wants me to come in and evaluate what is going on.

    Hmmm, that reminds me, I need to make an appointment for that.

    Still waiting to hear on insulin pump. The DME managed care are taking longer than usual to decide according to the HMO.

  • Sleep Apnea progress

    I really like Doctors who will work on the phone!

    Just heard from my sleep doctor who wants my CPAP machine checked out by an expert. He said my sleep study showed I needed it set on 11, and it’s set on 12.

    He did agree that a heated humidifer would be a good idea and is getting that ordered.

    Also said there was medication if CPAP checked out okay.

    PROGRESS!

    (Still waiting to hear on insulin pump).

  • It’s coming…I hope?

    I was told this morning that I would get a ship date today. I’m not going to hold my breath, but am staying close to the phone.