Living with Diabetes

Sleep Doctor

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I see him tomorrow and I’ve been dreading it.

First, I have found out that Sleep Med has not been paid by Blue Cross Blue Shield because the doctor has not provided proof of medical necessity.

So that’s MY first issue on the books.

The good news, is that my scale shows about a 5 pound weight loss since I was there last. I’m QUITE sure that won’t be enough for him, but screw it. It’s my health, it’s my body, and I’m doing things MY way.

I lost weight fast AND it didn’t stay off. I am losing weight slow now, and I want this to be the last time I am at this weight.

He wants me to go for bariatric surgery, but if he can’t provide the medical necessity for CPAP equipment, how can I even imagine he’ll help through that process? And I don’t want to go there. I am watching someone go through the recovery right now, and I’m sorry, I think I feel better and I think I look better. At least I have my hair! Maybe that sounds vain, but to me, good hair is a sign of good health. When I’m not sleeping well, my hair is an absolute mess.

But the good news, is that I see my CDE the next morning.

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    stacy

    I know you don’t know me, but I found you one day as I am a gadget girl/type1 diabetic/insulin pumper.
    I know this sounds not right and not your job (because it truly is your doctor’s responsibility), but one of my doctors was so slow doing anything, I did the research , wrote the letters on plain paper (typed, all that) and had him photocopy onto his letterhead and sign. Then I made a copy of that for him and I faxed and mailed the letter to the insurance company. Like I said, I know it sounds somewhat crazy, but you can get help with the medical necessity letter from someone at the cpap equipment company, or the drug company.
    I am sure you have better ways to spend your time, but I just wanted to offer that as a different way to attack these problems (assuming you want to keep the doctor and that they are just crappy with paperwork)

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