Category Archives: Insurance

Hello, Trulicity; So long, Victoza!

Posted on May 17, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

So, yesterday I took my first dose of Trulicity. It’s a once a week medication, taken via injection, to help with the insulin resistance with which I struggle. This change comes due to my insurance company stopping coverage for the … Continue reading →

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Adding a Dexcom to my Diabetes Toolbox

Posted on April 18, 2017 by mydiabeticheart

So, back in December, I had a chance to test drive a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor (CGM) through my Endocrinologist’s office.  I had been curious about the device and my Endo wanted to capture some data to get a better … Continue reading →

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Keeping Watch

Posted on February 13, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

Last Thursday evening I was sitting at my desk at work when my cell phone started vibrating and dancing across the desk.  Not recognizing the number, I dismissed the call and went back to what ever it was I was … Continue reading →

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More than a little discomfort

Posted on January 31, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

My appointment at the urologist’s office this morning was interesting to say the least. Down right painful and unsettling if I’m being honest. I’m not going to share any great details, but I’ll say that prostate exams and catheters are … Continue reading →

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Forced to Change Meters

Posted on November 28, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Yesterday I spent a little time going through the stack of mail that was waiting for me when I got back from my trip to Louisville for Thanksgiving.  While doing so, I found a letter from my insurance company that … Continue reading →

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Sleeping with the Insurance Company

Posted on January 3, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Um, yeah..So this is something of a partially coherent rant.  You’ve been warned! Throughout the last two years, I’ve often been asked what I thought the hardest part of living with type 2 diabetes and congestive heart failure is. For … Continue reading →

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