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Insurance/Costs

The school nurse suggested we get our son test because he has symptoms of acanthosis nigricans. Is this a sign of diabetes? What should I do? We have no insurance.

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Why won’t the medical experts take a loud, strong stand in support of type 1 diabetics to have more than six test strips a day?

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I am 17 years old, have had diabetes since I was seven, and I have been in the hospital over 330 times since I was diagnosed. I want a insulin pump to see if I can control my sugar by myself. Do you know if Medicaid will pay for it? If so, how do I get it?

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I am a 24 year old, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over six years ago, and I am thinking about attending graduate school full-time if possible, but I want to account for the potential health and financial challenges related to diabetes. What do I need to consider in this situation?

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My husband has type 2 diabetes. Will Medicare pay for his pills?

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My nephew, who is only 20 months old, was just diagnosed with diabetes yesterday, and his family receives financial assistance from the government. Thus, his health insurance is through Medicaid. I was wondering if Medicaid will cover all of the supplies that he will need.

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My husband lost his health insurance prior to him finding out he had diabetes. Now he is stuck in the predictament of no insurance and I am unable to find a private insurance policy for him anywhere because of this pre-existing condition. Is there an insurance out there that you know of that accepts pre-existing or any groups out there that assist in purchasing supplies?

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Could you explain why Medicare requires a C-peptide exam? Because of this, I am not qualified for a pump or its supplies.

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I have had an insulin pump for two years now, and I am on my ninth pump of the same brand right now, so it appears they’re continually going bad. The company, and they sent me the newest version, but I don’t feel very comfortable with it, and I would like to switch brands. Do you know whether or not my insurance company will let me switch brands if I have a “working” pump?

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My daughter is 13 weeks pregnant and has had poor glucose control since before her pregnancy. Would a pump be beneficial? Will Medicaid pay for it?

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