Diabetic Recipes
55, 48, 35. These numbers mean nothing really until you see them on the One Touch after testing because you feel a little off. Not low, just a little off. Or maybe you don't even feel off, you're just testing because you're about to eat lunch. These are the moments (like this one!) you start shoveling Skittles down your throat because the second you see that low is when you start to feel it. And it feels like s%$t!! (It's not easy to type when you're low, by the way.)
Happens on the other side of the spectrum for me, too. Sure there are times when cotton mouth, fatigue and a hideous headache clue me in to a ridiculous high, but there are just as many times when I feel perfectly fine and I find that I'm well over 200 or 300.
Not long ago, I was aggressively pushing my insurance company to approve a CGMS. I have known for some time that I have hypo unawareness and knew that a CGMS would really help me. My pump rep knew it, too, and really went to bat for me. He tried almost everything to get the system approved for me.
But when denial after denial came, I decided to give up. I justified part of my reluctance to continue fighting for it because of my wacky eating schedule, which often interfered with the calibration part of the CGMS. I didn't like having to be in somewhat of a plateau state at least twice a day to make sure I was getting accurate numbers from the CGMS.
I thought I would miss it, but I didn't. Lately, though, I've been thinking more and more about pursuing the technology again. Days like yesterday, when Aunt Flo decided to show up after having run my numbers incredibly high last week, gave me a horrible fasting and then dipped me down below 60 before lunch. This is not fun, friends.
Perhaps I'm just reacting to another nasty low; acting out, so to speak. And I'm not looking forward to the fight that I'm sure will ensue between me and my insurance company. But what
a good tool to have in my supply case. At this moment, I feel like it's worth fighting for.
The thing that I don't like about the CGMS is it is yet another attachment to have on you at all times. I was a pumper, but had to give it up 5 years ago because of infected sites. I don't miss it at all. I hate being reminded every second of every day of this sucky disease. Although, I am sick of my current 7 shots a day routine, and am trying to get my insurance to cover the OmniPod. They won't.
I am currently on the Dexcom which is a CGMS and I really like it. I have not had the lows or highs that I was previously experencing because I was doing injections. However since I have the OmniPod I seem to have them as often. I have felt much better since I have been on them both. I went from and A1c of 10.4 to 7.1. I love the OmniPod. I have been on it the past month. My husband can also see a major difference as well. I hope this helps.
keep fighting dor what u think is right for u. the insurance company only wants to pay for cheap meds that's all and it's not fair to us.
Michelle, I'd love to hear if you are successful in your battle with your insurance company. I am currently using the Dexcom, but have yet to get approval. I will not be able to continue with this technology if I don'tget some help from insurance! That is very frustrating!
keep fighting! Get your endo to do the same and the pump company will also fight for you if you ask. The Omnipod is much cheaper I think than the other brands and they will give you a 45 day trial period (during this time fight like he.. to keep it. What ever the ins. doesn't cover Omnipod will make payment arrangements with you. I have the Pod and it's worth fighting for. Good Luck!