My Daughter Has Gained 40 Lbs. Since Going On The Omni Pod For Her Diabetes. Has Anyone Else Had This Problem?

i’m very concerned about my 29 year old daughter’s health. she went on the pod about a year ago and has since gained all this weight. she is treated by the indian clinic (chickasaws) because she can’t qualify for health insurance. i’m not sure if she’s getting the proper care. please [...]

I Was Just Diagnosed With Diabetes. Can Anyone Tell Me Where To Go For Help With Diabetic Supplies Cheaply?

I was just diagnosed & put on GLUCOPHAGE. My hemaglobin A1C was 12.1 & averaged 317 over the past 3 months. I have no medical insurance & was hoping to get medical supplies as cheap as possible. I see the diabetic nurse for the first time next week (Wednesday). Thank you

AnswerGood [...]

I Think I Have Diabetes Because I Am Constantly Thirsty And I Have To Pee All The Time. (continued Below)?

These symptoms started a little over a year ago, but I have no insurance and cannot go to the doctor. What should I do?

AnswerCall you primary care provider and request having a fasting glucose done. You will need to fast for 10-12 hours. if the results are borderline a more sophisticated test called a 2 [...]

Diabetes Supplies For Non-insured?

Is there a way to get diabetic testing supplies at low cost or no cost? I have type 1 diabetes and have not had insurance in several years. I am only able to work part time and cannot afford to buy testing supplies out of pocket.

AnswerWal-Mart carries a brand of supplies called Relion Ultima. [...]

Insulin Diabetes Question?!?!?

My friend just got diagnosed with Diabetes but with no insurance going to the doctor is very costly..
We need to get needles, so we went to the Wal-Mart pharmancy to see if we could purchase some.
They cant deny you freash needles, but we needed to know some information that we didnt..so this is my question:
They [...]

Diabetes Pump Helpcoverage In Ca?

I live in California. Anyone heard of healthy families insurance?
Does anyone know if it covers diabetes pumps or is there some type of co-pay??

Thyroid And Diabetes Question?

I have had low energy and dizziness for the last few months. I saw my Dr and he ran a basic metabolic profile and said everything looked ok. I had a thyroid and diabetes test ran on me 9 months ago and I have the results
TSH 0.78
Hgb A1C 5.6
Fast forward [...]

Could I Have Diabetes?

I know that I suffer from frequent hypoglycemia. once, I didnt eat during the course of 24 hours [at the time I was on a medication that made me not want to eat] and I ended up fainting. I usually shake, when my blood sugar is low. And I lose control of my eye muscles… [...]

I Have Diabetes And Was Told I Am Uninsurable, I Need Surgery Can Anyone Tell Me What I Can Do?

No Health Insurance
been denied public health care
Diabetic, need eye surgery

AnswerMy heart aches for you. I am also uninsurable on the private market and feel your pain. Even if you were to get insurance ‘now’, your pre-existing conditions would not be covered.
Check with the State Insurance Commissioner’s office – many states have [...]

Diabetes And Blood Sugar Levels: Fasting Levels In Pre Range And Random In Normal Range.?

For those who have diabetes or experts in the area of endocrinology: I have to wait until I have health insurance for a blood draw from a vein to confirm or rule out diabetes officially. I have been using accuchek to do fasting tests and those have been in the pre-diabetes range. I have done [...]