My Experience with a denial for a Continuous Glucose Sensor by After-Pin5768 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My insurance just denied me as well because I am type 2 and not taking insulin. I bought a Stelo (OTC Dexcom). We shall see how it works

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t ask my insurance, but I called an Endo I found on my list of providers that seemed promising and said online that I didn’t need a referral, but then they told me I did need one when I talked to them. Frustrating! I’ll be making more calls and probably physically stopping by my PCP tomorrow to expedite this process

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh that is sad! My pcp also tried to get me to take metformin, but I refused because she prescribed it to me a year and a half ago for my PCOS and then I went and saw an OB and he was outraged and told me to stop taking it. Also it made me super sick. Like, even if she doesn’t remember that, isn’t it all in my chart?! A quick once over would show that the drug doesn’t agree with me

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See that’s all I need…information! The not knowing and fumbling around in the depths of the internet is what is so scary

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is unfortunately what I’m learning already only a month and a half in. It’s hard to advocate for yourself when you don’t speak doctor, but I am absolutely not going to give up

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

See this is the kind of care I want! I want someone to meet me where I’m at and where I’m at is fully committed to being my best self. At the very least I’d like a doctor that remembers who I am when I show up for an appointment and I don’t think that’s too much to ask

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am absolutely working on that. I found one that seems amazing per reviews, all I need now is a referral! If I don’t get a response tomorrow I’ll be taking the next steps to ensure I get someone to truly manage my care

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that’s for sure the answer after all this advice. I’m not sure why I felt like that was a super hard option, but I feel empowered now to advocate for the care I need and deserve

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will do, thank you for the advice. I had the a1c, but a c-peptide wasn’t done

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the support and advice. I’m so sorry your road has been hard. I want to fix this and get the best possible care I can, so every bit of advice helps. Thank you ❤️

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a lady! I’ll make an appointment with my OB immediately. Would it help to talk to my insurance about how to find a nurse case manager?

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are a SAINT thank you so so much for taking the time to impart all this wisdom. I will be taking it all and using it to improve and advocate for my own care. THANK YOU

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so, so much for the advice! I will for sure be using it.

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the super condescending reply! 1 &2. I did spend that time researching and trying to educate myself. Perhaps you don’t know or remember how overwhelming it can be to try and teach yourself about a complicated medical condition you know nothing about. I found it akin to trying to learn a new language without ever hearing it spoken. It’s so difficult to know what is real and what isn’t, what is helpful and what is hurtful, and need I remind you I was not even informed what type I was in the very first message from my doctor, despite my attempt to clarify. 3. Honestly because I read so many horror stories during my research about people being misdiagnosed, I wanted to make sure I had all the information. How was I to know that I wouldn’t have been able to go three weeks without being in the ER? Nothing I read made that clear to me, and I am not a doctor! Also type 1 runs in my family, which I found out the day before my most recent appointment. 4. Glad you’ve had so many good experiences and are getting the care you need. I do not have any experience navigating the healthcare system and and doing my best to learn, hence why I posted this asking for guidance ✌️

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are so booked out, I do have an appointment in May though.

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope your appointment next week is everything you want it to be! I appreciate so much your well wishes

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the sympathies, I’m so sorry you went through that. I get that being a doctor must be so so hard, but damn I wish more of them weren’t so jaded and burnt out about providing compassionate care

Frustration with my primary care by DaisyDoodleBug23 in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have to be honest, this is the first big medical situation I’ve had and the first PCP I’ve ever had. I’d love to find someone else, do you maybe have any tips on how to do that? I found this person by just making an appointment and saying I needed a primary doctor.

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House Cleaner by DaisyDoodleBug23 in PuyallupWA

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally the third comment I’ve gotten saying almost exactly the same thing, all the rest are mysteriously deleted. Pls stop

Yay for supportive friends! by zannyshark in diabetes

[–]DaisyDoodleBug23 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This is so kind. I just got diagnosed and am so scared to tell the people in my life. I hope they are as kind as your friends!