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REQUEST FOR CGMS: DENIED BY INSURANCE

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:47:13 GMT

This is VERY IMPORTANT, to spread the word of Insurance Company IDIOCY:

For more information please visit: REQUEST FOR CGMS: DENIED BY INSURANCE

If you need help trying to get coverage go to: CGMS Central

Talking about Scott's Web Log: Mandatory Registries for Diabetes Patients Aren't Worthwhile

Wed, 07 May 2008 05:22:19 GMT

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Scott's Web Log: Mandatory Registries for Diabetes Patients Aren't Worthwhile

I am amazed that any where in the US that this kind of outrageous action by a government agency has been allowed. Why there is no larger outcry is baffling to me..damn glad I don't live in NY, and sure as hell will not be planning a trip there any longer, heaven forbid I get sick there and become part of their grand tracking scheme against my will...geesh.
Also didn't know Vermont already did this...won't be traveling there either.
Guess more research to see how much moreof this idiocy is occuring is now necessary.
So where are the ACLU and the Diabeteic organizations on this one..Is the NY government really too big to fight with--if that is the case..we need some smarter orgs with better attorneys...before the next group is targeted....
People would do well to remember this poem attributed to Pastor Martin Niemöller:

"In Germany, they came first for the Communists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist;

And then they came for the trade unionists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist;

And then they came for the Jews, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew;

And then . . . they came for me . . . And by that time there was no one left to speak up."

You can help!

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:45:47 GMT

This disease is hard as an adult, but even worse, to have a child with it (thankfully I can only imagine that).

As a child I lived with a disease (not diabetes--didn't get my type 1 till I was an adult), and the worse part for me, was that it made you different... in a bad way.

Help spread the word, this disease is cureable...it just takes money. That takes awareness. Even if you can't afford to give money, help spread the word so that those who can give will.

testing

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:12:25 GMT

trying again something new to blog….frustration being in technical discussion with non-technical people. You don’t even speak the same language.

Work, medical, game of the week---doesn’t matter. If people are speaking the same language, or understand the same language, it makes for very difficult/frustrating discussions…

medical device managemnt

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:33:26 GMT

So this should have posted yesterday..but due to either technical error or human errror (hmmm-really?) it did not. :-(

The first but not last blog from my smart phone I love. Now, with all the progres made in computers and phones..why for the 6K$ it costs for an insulin pump.....the additionl $$$ for CGMS that insurers are so ridiculously fighting...can't I just hook them all up by usb or bluetooth to my computer...and manage them all like the other devices in my life? They are after all,just as important; at least to those of us who are diabetic. It would make the arduous task of management easier for many of us. I realize I am no technical guru...but if $59 phones can do it, I don't understand why my medical equipment can't!

Hospitals and health care

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:46:43 GMT

My opinion rant on hospitals and health care:

After 2 hospitalizations this year (this first since I was 8, except for childbearing)--hospitals are SCARY places (I thought so when I was 8 as well--but for much different reasons). The amount of non-caring, less than competent staff; unfortunately outweigh the good. I have talked to people who have been in the same hospital, and in other hosptials..some are better than others;but on a whole--the hospital systemis broken--and it is NOT just due to the uninsured...that is a bunch of blather that is part of the distractionary shell game of insurance companies and large corporate hospital systems.

How people who do not have family members there every minute of every day survive and get well, is amazing. I am fortuante enough to have a very caring family, who fought tooth and nail at times to be able to be with me....and the good nurses were greatful they were there to do things that didn'tr eally require them (good aides are scarce as well) and let themknow whennit was really urgent that they coem NOW; the less than good and truly terrible ones don't want family around to see what does (and doessn't) happen as it should.

More amazing is that the hospitals, doctors, nurses, and all the other support staff know it, and all claim nothing can be done about it. The beuracracy puts most companies to shame...and it is NOT about patient care---it is about the bottom line (profit)---and the staff by and large are not sharing in that bottom line savings, but suffering for it.

Insurers know too, but insurance companies are a rant of an entirely different nature---but as far as hospitals go--the insurance companies are only interested in who gives the biggest discounts so their bottom line is protected. And as long as the lawsuits don't outwiegh their discounts--no problem as far as they are concerned.

The worst off are patients who don't get proper care, next are the good doctors, nurses and other staff ---and yes there are some very very very good ones--and they unfortunately get tarnished due to the overwhelming numbers of the totally less than stellar and outright scary ones. They pay as big of a price as the patients---because they care and they can't take care of everyone---they have to be satisfied with taking care of who they are assigned to for a shift.

The people screaming about the health care system being broken because people are uninsured are missing the bigger point---what good is it to have insurance, if there are not competent institutions and people to care for you???

Talking about Gut Check: Iraq war’s impact at home - Gut_Check - MSNBC.com

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:34:37 GMT

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Gut Check: Iraq war’s impact at home - Gut_Check - MSNBC.com

It makes me sick ow our society (not talking about the government-that is a different rant-this is about the everyday people failing to step up and do their part as a society) is yet again failing our soldiers and their families. You do not have to be in favor of the war to be of asssitance to those who are most impacted.
It is not so hard to thanks soldiers you see (this is free and requires no $$ imapct to you) , maybe buy a meal, some groceries, babysit (this also costs only some of your time), be an ear to listen when soldiers and/or their families just need to vent...
but alas, too many people have the "there'snothing in it for me" attitude..sad,sad, sad....

"FAST"shipping

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:35:37 GMT

More and more, no matter which of the "wonderful" parcel services you use, things just don'tshow up on time! I have pretties that I want to finish..the new creations I have been promising, that need stuff to come (because I cannot buy it in town-I but local whenever possible/affordable) But these items, just flat aren't available in town....

And when they come from said parcelcompanies (although for me UPS has been the worst in the physical condition of the boxes), the boxes look like they have been used for practice at pensic or some such....service, real service, is becoming a thing of the past.

I have 3 pkgs of stuff "supposed" to show up today (but they have "supposed" to have been here before now and the deliver date keeps getting"updated")...so hopefully I can finish some of these new creations this weekend and get them posted/sold!

New creations coming soon----I promise!

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:44:13 GMT

I am working hard on some new and unique jewelry items...however...some of what I needed was not available locally so had to mail order---waiting for some finishing supplies...then there will be new goodies!

Really!!

Talking about How technology has ruined life for our kids - Netiquette - MSNBC.com

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:53:26 GMT

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How technology has ruined life for our kids - Netiquette - MSNBC.com
NOT HARDLY! This is such tripe! Our kids had multiple computers and vidoe games while growing up. Both are avid readers, still went out and rode their bikes, built forts (indoors and out weather dependent). My son now teaches Marshal Arts and my daughter is quite an accomplished musician, playing the Violin and the Cello (and anything else she picks up really).
They never had time limits per say, but if we thought they had been inside too long they got kicked outside to go play; providing of course their homework and chores (yep they had those too) were done....and we were "mean" parents, even during the summer (school was not year round then) they had homework....

Our children grew up tech/computer savvy; we text each other now, email, phone, post pics on my space and spaces, and tribe net..blog about our families, and see each other in person.
Kids take parenting, limits, rules.....technology can't ruin our kids lives.... unless parent let it!

Talking about ~MUSICAL POST IV~ - Geisha Moth Designs - tribe.net

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:35:53 GMT

the dress.....

Talking about Is your doctor playing judge? - Women's Health - MSNBC.com

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:25:27 GMT

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Is your doctor playing judge? - Women's Health - MSNBC.com
I beleive DRs do have the right to refuse services/treatmenst-telling them they have to provide services they beleive are immoral is restricing their freedomof religion...you can't have your cake an eat it too. The only thing required of an ER doc is not to let you die (unless of course you have a DNR or other medical instructions)
Many people take health care for granted. They do not know what hospital they want to be taken care of before there is an emergency (ie...if you go to a religious based hospital...you know your options will be limited)
It is the patients resposibilty to have done some homework--before they are ill or there is an emergency--when one has clear thought processes. Visit the hospitals..find out what there policies are...pick the one you want...get your directives in the case of an emergency on file..most hosptials will do this for free..some charge a small admisistrative fee...but your health and that of your family is worht it--right?
In non-emergency--screen your doctor...I ask lots of questions of the receptionist or nurse before making a first appointment and at the first visit with any dr I have a list of questions..I take a yellow legal pad with my questions-write the dr answers down...if itsnot a good fit I don't go back..I have fired more than one doc
We are the consumers...money talks...even the worst of most insurance plans has more than one doctor option--and you can challenge insruance companies..it is a hassle,but if you have very good, and documented reasons, you are likely to prevail
most people spend more time thinking about and researching a computer purchase than they do their own helath care options...consumers are part of the health care problem in the US

Talking about YouTube - Improvising on my own Hang Drum!!

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:21:35 GMT

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YouTube - Improvising on my own Hang Drum!!

I want me one of these tooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! But only available in Switexerland (sometimes-but not now 1)....hmmm...how to afford the trip and the drum.....seems so unfair! Big Pout!!!!

But year end is ALMOST over...although next week is "THE CRUSH" is on...and then the wedding (7/7).. and the REST!!!!but I won'tbeableto have one of these drums by then. :-(

Powermat!!! Yeah I want me one...NOW!!!!

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:16:48 GMT

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jun2007/tc20070607_707860.htm

Bout time..I want it NOW!!! Stomping feet!!!!!!!!!!!!! How many times have you bounced something off the floor or knocked something over trying to plug in something else that needs to charge???

Hurry up and get this thing on the shelves..guess I better send my boss this link too, cuse I will definately want one at work too!!!

Talking about The Official String Theory Web Site

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:02:37 GMT

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The Official String Theory Web Site

One of my favorite string theory sites...and now AImust get theee to the gym....

Talking about Word Spy

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:59:39 GMT

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Word Spy

So my brain needed a little more unwind before the gym...and I am kinda geeky words and string theory, bubble theory,chaos theory and quantum physics readings are relaxing to me....

Talking about 5ives

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:54:03 GMT

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5ives

another good place for a few minutes of break time--yes I amtaking a break fromthe wedding dress! Actually about to opo out the door for the gym....

Talking about Procrastination hack: “(10+2)*5” | 43 Folders

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:51:19 GMT

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Procrastination hack: “(10+2)*5” | 43 Folders

Send this link to all your procrastinating firneds...and even if you are not a procrastinator..you will find it humorous...and this site has lots of other neat ideas and info...worth anyones break time

Philly shuts down physchics

Fri, 25 May 2007 19:47:21 GMT

Philadelphia shuts down psychics - Peculiar Postings - MSNBC.com

Yeah..I am this far behind in my mail....

This is sooo incredibly assinine it defies words....grrr....freedom of religion/phylosophy mean anything to those jerks (yes I amholding my tongue) in philly?

direct enereTalking about Diabetes - F is for Failure

Fri, 11 May 2007 12:22:27 GMT

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Diabetes - F is for Failure

Bummer---but I asm not surprised that the no poke blood glucose monitoring sounded too good to be true....but I still question whether the lack of one has more to due with loss of income from not being able to rake people with the cost of the strips than anything else......

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REQUEST FOR CGMS: DENIED BY INSURANCE

Talking about Scott's Web Log: Mandatory Registries for Diabetes Patients Aren't Worthwhile

You can help!

testing

medical device managemnt

Hospitals and health care

Talking about Gut Check: Iraq war’s impact at home - Gut_Check - MSNBC.com

"FAST"shipping

New creations coming soon----I promise!

Talking about How technology has ruined life for our kids - Netiquette - MSNBC.com

Talking about *~MUSICAL POST IV~* - Geisha Moth Designs - tribe.net

Talking about Is your doctor playing judge? - Women's Health - MSNBC.com

Talking about YouTube - Improvising on my own Hang Drum!!

Powermat!!! Yeah I want me one...NOW!!!!

Talking about The Official String Theory Web Site

Talking about Word Spy

Talking about 5ives

Talking about Procrastination hack: “(10+2)*5” | 43 Folders

Philly shuts down physchics

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