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Insurance/Costs

Our health insurance provider said our son must have his A1c test done at a separate laboratory. I plan to appeal. Do you have any suggestions to help with this?

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With no insurance and living in Texas, how can my 18 year old grandson get his diabetes medications? He takes NovoLog and Lente.

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My insurance company has raised my premium so much I can’t afford insurance and the necessities of life. Where can I find help?

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While my physician might write me a prescription for ” sugar tablets that seem more “medicinal” in nature, I much prefer to ingest juice and soda pop. I am wondering if physicians can write prescriptions for hypoglycemic aids that I can claim through a medical plan.

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My best friend has diabetes, and we were wondering what the cost of diabetes is to the Australian community.

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My son aims for very tight control and has been very successful thus far. To achieve this, he tests his sugar levels at least 15 times a day. His prescription for test strips is for 10-12 a day, which is never enough. In response to a request for a larger prescription (15-20 a day) his doctor said that there is no medical justification. Do you agree?

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I have a friend who has diabetes and suffers from gastroparesis. Her doctor says that she needs to have the “pacemaker” implant but cannot afford it. Are there any agencies or groups that assist in providing financial aid for indigent people?

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I am 21 years old, have had diabetes since I was 18 months old, and recently I started insulin pump therapy. The problem is my insurance was cancelled, and I need insulin and supplies. What insurance can help me and my family get the things I need? We are on a really tight budget. Where can I get help?

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My new insurance will only cover one box of strips a month, and I then tried to talk to the benefits administrators of my company who were most unhelpful. What are my possible options are at this point? Is there anything else I can do to get my company and insurance to cover more of my diabetes supplies?

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Where can I find information about where to purchase the least expensive diabetes supplies? We exceeded our insurance plan’s limit for our daughter in the first four months.

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