Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Update on the Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

So here's what went down-in a nutshell-

Around Thanksgiving, I told Dr. H. I would be willing to try the Continuous Glucose Monitor. I emailed the necessary person, whom I will refer to as 'B'., called me the next day to discuss the details. During our conversation, the shoe dropped. 
"What's your insurance?" 
I told him, and B. didn't think it will be covered. Neither did I.
"How much does a CGM cost?"
"About $10,000."

Fast forward to the day before Thanksgiving. I was up in New Jersey with my parents. 
B. calls as we are in the car driving to dinner. He says no, my insurance will not cover it. I don't think he was surprised, nor was I. What did surprise me how upset I was. 



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