Livongo Diabetes Program Through Blue Cross

[MIGrandma]

Does anyone here use this service? Pros and cons? It is free for me through our Blue Cross policy. They will send me a smart meter, unlimited strips, lancets, etc. and it includes personal coaching from a certified diabetes educator. Wondering if they make you test several times a day, or if I can get away with testing in the morning before breakfast and at night before bed, which is when my doctor wants me to. I don’t want to sign up for the program if you have to test before/after each meal and at bedtime. Nowhere in their online information does it say how often you have to test. My last a1c test in May was 7.0, but I would like it to be lower than that and so would my doctor, so thought it might help to have the personal coaching and to be accountable for testing.

 

[Debbie Jean]

Just started a few weeks ago. Like you, it is offered free through my medical plan. When I test it logs the time in relation to meals, etc and how I’m feeling then gives feedback on the device. You decide when and how much you want to test. When you need more supplies you can reorder from the device.

They send an email summary each week of how you did. Download the app and you can see your numbers there. You can also email a report to yourself or even your doctor. You can join challenges and use a coach if you want but you don’t have to... up to you. Haven’t felt the need so far.

It’s early days but I actually like it so far!

 

[MIGrandma]

Just started a few weeks ago. Like you, it is offered free through my medical plan. When I test it logs the time in relation to meals, etc and how I’m feeling then gives feedback on the device. You decide when and how much you want to test. When you need more supplies you can reorder from the device.

They send an email summary each week of how you did. Download the app and you can see your numbers there. You can also email a report to yourself or even your doctor. You can join challenges and use a coach if you want but you don’t have to... up to you. Haven’t felt the need so far.

It’s early days but I actually like it so far!

Thanks so much for your reply, I appreciate it. Glad to know there is no required amount of testing.

 

[auntfrannie]

I did it about 2 years ago, it was also through my employer but they also offered a $250 Amazon gift card. I really didn't like that the results were sent directly to them and I was getting bombarded by emails. . I stopped using it after I got my gift card.

 

[MIGrandma]

I did it about 2 years ago, it was also through my employer but they also offered a $250 Amazon gift card. I really didn't like that the results were sent directly to them and I was getting bombarded by emails. . I stopped using it after I got my gift card.

A gift card would have been nice