I just got a claim notification from Blue Cross Blue Shield and they covered the pump exactly like Animas said they would. My portion of the claim is 783.xx, and Animas gave me 700 on the old pump, so it costs me 83.xx. That is SO nice.
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Sleep and Traveling
As I have been answering questions about the trip today (first day back from Spring Break), I’ve clarified in my own mine what I want from the Sleep Doctor.
Basically I need something that will help me sleep but not interupt my REM sleep. Right now, Ambient doesn’t seem to help me sleep.
I also want and need a smaller humidifier. Puritan and Bennett makes a humidifer that doesn’t change the footprint of the CPAP machine much and work better than the one I”m using.
I’m using this humidifer. It is real hard to travel with.
I am going to get this one but am hoping that I can get the insurance to cover it.
And I also want a new CPAP mask since mine is over 6 months old.
Edit and links removed at request of a business I will no longer do business with.
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DLife
dLife TV – The Diabetes Weblog – www.thediabetesblog.com
Hmmm, it didn’t remind me of the View at all. At least the View’s round table can be informative.
I don’t like their choice of Air time. Opposite 60 Minutes is not good, but at least I have DVR. It should be rebroadcast at different times.
I also think too much emphasis was on newly diagnosed and not enough long term, but it IS their first episode.
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Sleep
I’m going to see the sleep doctor next Monday and I’m trying to get fixed in my mind what my problems are and what we need to do to fix them.
My biggest problem right now, is that I want to travel but can’t sleep when I travel. I also have some sleeping issues when put under a lot of stress at work. The night before a staff development, the night before a test, anytime my routine is changed. The nights before the first day of school, etc.
I didn’t like Ambien, it didn’t work well for me. I also didn’t like Provigil (a different type of drug).
I’m willing to try the new sleeping pill if it is available. I don’t want to take something on a regular basis, most of the time I can fall asleep.
I also think I need to plan better when I’m going to need sleeping medication.
I also want a new mask — I like the mask I’m using now, and I want to go through an in-network supplier. I also want new humidifer chambers but might have to do that out of pocket.
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A wonderful compliment!
I’ve got this blog in my RSS reader, and have been enjoying it. They’ve mentioned my blog today!
Living with Diabetes – The Diabetes Weblog – www.thediabetesblog.com
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Dentist
He’s starting to realize that I’m a bit “special”. My gums are generally inflamed and he gave me some Peridex. I’m due for another cleaning next month, so maybe this will hold things off.
He asked about the trip, and I confessed that I came back early after not sleeping there. Then he decided that’s why the gums had flared up — and he probably isn’t wrong.
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Mouth pain
One of the issues that got to me during the trip was tooth and mouth pain.
The change in pressure really bothered the tooth I’ve been having with. I’ve also come to the conclusion I’m having gum problems.
I’m about to see, I’m at the dentist.
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Better!
I feel SO much better. I slept all night last night. And slept all night the night before. I was absolutely exhausted last night. I don’t show as much weight loss today as I did yesterday, and I think some of yesterday’s weight loss was due to dehydration. I still weigh less than I did when I left, but not as low as I was yesterday.
I tried to see at least one of my medical team this week — I am seeing 3 next week, but they are all busy this week — it IS spring break for the largest school district.
I also scheduled my cardiologist in June. I’m doing a nuclear stress test then.