tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post352592596869903837..comments2022-11-15T00:47:45.569-08:00Comments on Me and my diabetes buddy : The cost of a chronic illnessRamblings http://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-72908889723651626572017-05-22T03:43:12.112-07:002017-05-22T03:43:12.112-07:00I was apprehensive but I loved it after a couple o...I was apprehensive but I loved it after a couple of weeks. x Ramblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-75678690168315421872017-05-22T03:42:31.775-07:002017-05-22T03:42:31.775-07:00I was like that before my funding was approved. It...I was like that before my funding was approved. Its tough isn't it? Dedication to keep it up is hard too xRamblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-1753969595682630722017-05-22T03:41:46.947-07:002017-05-22T03:41:46.947-07:00Amen to that Amen to that Ramblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-28606687103041830842017-05-22T03:41:34.813-07:002017-05-22T03:41:34.813-07:00Its very easy to become reliant upon them trust me...Its very easy to become reliant upon them trust me! Nice to meet you too Ramblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-68517641661757642962017-05-22T03:41:04.556-07:002017-05-22T03:41:04.556-07:00Glad to see its bot just ours that makes mad choic...Glad to see its bot just ours that makes mad choices lol Ramblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-66984102266191113532017-05-22T03:40:28.493-07:002017-05-22T03:40:28.493-07:00I agree, its just to do with a lack of available m...I agree, its just to do with a lack of available money and they don't see it as a crisis if baby does end up on formula which mine did. Ramblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-24635310590380933062017-05-22T03:39:22.453-07:002017-05-22T03:39:22.453-07:00Its fab I couldn't have got it without. I must...Its fab I couldn't have got it without. I must say you do become reliant upon it thoughRamblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-56998999463660377902017-05-22T03:38:44.291-07:002017-05-22T03:38:44.291-07:00Nice to see you too btw x Nice to see you too btw x Ramblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-18922121929739374722017-05-22T03:38:27.643-07:002017-05-22T03:38:27.643-07:00Yes I've got to say Medtronic in Aus where ama...Yes I've got to say Medtronic in Aus where amazing when my pump broke out there. Three calls and I had a new one in my hand within 24 hours! Ramblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-87837751055189966062017-05-22T03:37:37.755-07:002017-05-22T03:37:37.755-07:00I think its vital but more so to wean you off gent...I think its vital but more so to wean you off gently if they do decide to remove it! Its like one day you've got it next day your not sure what's going on. xRamblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-34506644089662001422017-05-22T03:36:46.343-07:002017-05-22T03:36:46.343-07:00Its a real pain but I have noted my concerns with ...Its a real pain but I have noted my concerns with my consultant who is amazing. He said he'll consider it further...!Ramblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/00966248171643715647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-56569188142262017922017-05-16T16:52:51.613-07:002017-05-16T16:52:51.613-07:00I was a hold out on getting a CGM as I didn't ...I was a hold out on getting a CGM as I didn't want another thing attached to me, but I've been using one for almost a year now and cannot imagine living without it now.sdrosetype1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07859499006381736584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-1623179724075655862017-05-16T15:19:10.277-07:002017-05-16T15:19:10.277-07:00so many differences across the world. I really nee...so many differences across the world. I really need CGM but can not afford it here in Aust - I do around 20+ finger pricks per day instead!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10093338477667061304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-11973726046565353892017-05-16T12:09:05.711-07:002017-05-16T12:09:05.711-07:00CGM's just make life livable. Especially for ...CGM's just make life livable. Especially for a young mom Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-89238239116328657822017-05-16T11:23:53.856-07:002017-05-16T11:23:53.856-07:00That is great that CGMs are provided during pregna...That is great that CGMs are provided during pregnancy but quite strange that they're not otherwise... I don't use one at the moment but I can imagine it's quite easy to become reliant on the data they provide.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and nice to meet you!Seo / A Diabetic Abroadhttp://www.adiabeticabroad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-4308500713622274362017-05-16T06:40:17.034-07:002017-05-16T06:40:17.034-07:00Such random, illogical decisions by insurance prov...Such random, illogical decisions by insurance providers doesn't seem to be limited to the US it wold seem. Good post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-36625216706438711292017-05-16T06:19:20.409-07:002017-05-16T06:19:20.409-07:00What is the rationale for revoking after pregnancy...What is the rationale for revoking after pregnancy? Do they not know that good diabetic control is needed for establishing your breast milk supply, ensuring your baby doesn't need formula and the potential risk for the child of a mom with Type 1 diabetes? Sorry. I'll get off my soap box now. The Long Point Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857335668803507259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-18030940230013483112017-05-16T05:49:47.194-07:002017-05-16T05:49:47.194-07:00It's great that CGM is funded for pregnancy, i...It's great that CGM is funded for pregnancy, its not currently so in Australia. I am scared of becoming too reliant on my FreeStyle Libre, one of the reasons I only use it intermittently. Frankhttp://www.type1writes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-56639065952295301432017-05-16T00:45:04.846-07:002017-05-16T00:45:04.846-07:00Interesting how the UK and AU systems differ sligh...Interesting how the UK and AU systems differ slightly! (Nice to see you back by the way :) )Bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371490670432773162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-85716846943914177422017-05-15T14:48:05.262-07:002017-05-15T14:48:05.262-07:00I agree that not having a CGM is dangerous. I thi...I agree that not having a CGM is dangerous. I think it's vital to diabetes care, regardless of type!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853213615426205881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198101316372796.post-56202167367390285102017-05-15T14:20:46.127-07:002017-05-15T14:20:46.127-07:00Oh man that would be frustrating to become used to...Oh man that would be frustrating to become used to having a CGM during pregnancy and then be without. I am so reliant on my CGM!Kelleyhttp://www.below-seven.comnoreply@blogger.com