hate dealing with insurance companies

[cuznjohn]

 

[Bob Denman]

:lecturef_smilie: HEY!! :shocked: I resemble that comment!

 

[ARtraveler]

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[acinpcola]

Thanks for the laugh, needed one today :clap::clap:

 

[Bob Denman]

Al,
We've kind of been missing you...
Is everything okay? :shocked:

 

[Chupaca]

Good one..!!

:roflblack::roflblack: thats some pretty good low level flying...!! :roflblack:

 

[PW2013STL]

NASA is looking for someone with docking skills like that :yikes:

 

[acinpcola]

Al,
We've kind of been missing you...
Is everything okay? :shocked:

Yes Bob, things are good once again, my sugar levels just wanted to let me know that at times they get to be the important thing in my life instead of my riding machines

 

[Bob Denman]

Type I, or Type 2? :shocked:

Type I here fror approaching 50 years...

 

[acinpcola]

Type I, or Type 2? :shocked:

Type I here fror approaching 50 years...

That would depend on who you ask, found in 92 so adult onset, then went on Insulin in 93. Some Doctors say I am type 2 adult onset, others say Type 1 insulin dependent.

Am now on Insulin U-500, super concentrated insulin. Is 500 times more powerful then regular R insulin, taken with a ml needle, so for instance, .57ml X 500 = 285 units of R insulin.

So this along with the other service connected physical disabilities at times make my way of life challenging but keep it interesting at the same time.

 

[Bob Denman]

I've heard your situation referred to as, "Insulin Dependent Type 2". The reason I'd say Type 2; is the insulin resistance that you've already developed in such a short time...
I've got a friend up here, (The one who told me about this description), who's taking amost 300 units of Novolog a day...
(I take about 70 units of Humalog daily)
U-500 is strong stuff... 5x more concentrated, than the U-100 juice that I play around with... :shocked:
Hang in there, Bro! :thumbup:

 

[cuznjohn]

type 2

i am a type two and also insulin resistant. i fought to get the insulin pump and it has worked wonders for me now. in the past 3 months my A1C has dropped from 9.1 to 7.1 so i am happy now

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: Way to go!! :firstplace:
I've got to make an appointment for sometime this Month as well...
I've been "On The PUmp", for 14 years now... It's been a real game-changer! :2thumbs:

 

[acinpcola]

Not on the pump, U-500 is not for pump use, so I take .15ml before breakfast (75 R units) and .57ml before dinner (285 R units), when I get my corti shot for my knee, the next 3 days after are .2ml morning, and .60ml before dinner. A1C holding at 6.7.

Here comes the good stuff, couple all of the above with, Chronic Denervation of lower extremities, bilateral diabetic neuropathy of legs and hands and lower arms, drop ankle of right foot, radial helix of left elbow problem, L5/S1 herniated and disc lying on thecal sac, heavy arthritis left elbow, right knee, some arthritis in left knee, degenerative joint disease along spine, moderate hearing loss left ear, constant tinnitus left ear.

Along with the insulin I take 19 to 22 pills a day, depending on pain and muscle spasms. The docs said I would be in wheel chair in 93, God said, not yet so I continue doing what I do, and live life to the fullest that I can.

ok done now

* Cognac Up **:cheers:** Drink*

 

[cuznjohn]

Not on the pump, U-500 is not for pump use, so I take .15ml before breakfast (75 R units) and .57ml before dinner (285 R units), when I get my corti shot for my knee, the next 3 days after are .2ml morning, and .60ml before dinner. A1C holding at 6.7.

Here comes the good stuff, couple all of the above with, Chronic Denervation of lower extremities, bilateral diabetic neuropathy of legs and hands and lower arms, drop ankle of right foot, radial helix of left elbow problem, L5/S1 herniated and disc lying on thecal sac, heavy arthritis left elbow, right knee, some arthritis in left knee, degenerative joint disease along spine, moderate hearing loss left ear, constant tinnitus left ear.

Along with the insulin I take 19 to 22 pills a day, depending on pain and muscle spasms. The docs said I would be in wheel chair in 93, God said, not yet so I continue doing what I do, and live life to the fullest that I can.

ok done now

* Cognac Up **:cheers:** Drink*

i am using U500 insulin in my pump. been doing it for 7 months now, i have the omni pod pump by insullet corp. every 3 days i change the pod and i fill the new one with 175 units. so i w2ould ask your doctor if you are able to go on a pump through your insurance company and go on it because it has worked wonders for me. my insurance first turned me down so i called the pump company and they got the insurance to approve it. bobs pump is a tube pump where his control unit has the insulin in it and a tube is attached to the injection site. my pump is wireless and the pod that holds the insulin is programed to give the insulin w/o any hose to it.https://info.myomnipod.com/Paid-Sea...50000000PDbl&gclid=CPGu59rCrMECFaIF7Aod7CUARQ

 

[Bob Denman]

The original pumps weren't able to compensate for the different strength insulins.
Some of the newer ones can adjust for up to the U-500 concentrations now.
If you're willing to hook up to the pump; it might be worth a call.
I went from taking 4 shots a day; to changing out my infusion set once every three and a half days.
That's a WHOLE lot less stabbing yourself!
PM me if you have any quesitons or concerns; I'd be happy to fill in the gaps! :thumbup:

 

[acinpcola]

Thanks for the info Cuzn, being 100% P&T through the VA they may cover it. The documentation from the U-500 people said not for use in pumps, so that is what they went by. With my A1C holding at 6.7 for the last year the docs say I am doing real good with the diabetes

 

[Bob Denman]

6.7 is STELLAR!! :clap: :2thumbs: :firstplace:

 

[cuznjohn]

your a1c is better t5han my 7.1 but as time goes on i hope mine will drop more, and glad to help the pumps are fantastic

 

[acinpcola]

Thanks Guys, with all this info I have now about the pumps and the video that John sent by guns are loaded for my next visit....