This is copied directly from the DPAC website page—–if, and I mean IF, I am considered an expert in any way, it is ONLY from working with so many of you who have done so much. If You are interested in finding out what you might do in your state…..join us tomorrow (12 noon Eastern Time—link is below) […]
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Unfair insurance practices. Fund raising for diabetes causes. New laws needed to protect the rights of people with T1D. Patients dying, or becoming seriously ill, because of the missed diagnosis of T1D. Schools not understanding their students facing T1D. Diabetes in third world countries. People unable to afford diabetes supplies. Supplies covered, or actually not […]
I’m not a person who merely likes Ginger Vieira, no let me be crystal clear about this from the get-go. Ginger is one of those people who if you know her, just if you hear her name, you smile immediately. It’s safe to say that Ginger is one of my favorite people in this diabetes world. […]
SCORE ONE FOR THE DIABETES COMMUNITY TONIGHT. I was contacted by Esme’s mommy, Faye, tonight and she informed me that not only were Esme’s diabetes supplies approved by her insurance company tonight but Humana Insurance Company apologized as well. Little Esme captured the hearts and involvement of the diabetes community on Thursday when it was reported […]
I try not to get involved in situations that deal with what is covered and what is not covered via insurance companies. There are just too many variables for all of us to understand. But this……THIS is something we can do something about; and now. We need to speak up when we can…….today is such […]
If Diabetes UK recognizes that there is a problem with missed diagnosis causing the death of people with T1D (type 1 diabetes)—how long will it take for the United States to catch up? Why must everything happen in the UK first?—-I applaud them for their incredible efforts. How many more missed diagnosed patients must die before […]