Questions for Diabetics

[Chattyaholic]

Does your insurance pay/help pay for your testing supplies?
Do you use a lancet more than once?
What are some of your favorite snacks?

 

[Dan Murphy]

 

[danny1649]

Yes,No,Fresh Fruit

 

[piratesmate]

I've been diabetic for 30 years and for at least the past 20 years every insurance company we've had has paid for testing supplies. (And we've quite a few!)

I do re-use the lancets. I'm not sure I've EVER bought any as I've had several different devices & each came with a supply.

Favorite snacks - well, things have changed for me drastically over the years. I cannot eat fruit as it raises my sugar too much. I do better with things like pretzels or certain crackers - but not ones that are high in fat. (Fats also tend to raise my sugar now.) I like raw veggies, too. Frankly there isn't much I can snack on. Sugar free jello & pudding...

Feel free to PM me if you'd like to chat one on one.

 

[nativetxn]

My dh is type II diabetic. His insurance covers his testing supplies. He does not use a lancet more than one time.

He follows the Atkins plan which controls his blood sugar. His snacks include, jerky, Slim Jims, cheese, almonds and pecans.

 

[Doctor P]

My insurance covers my test meter and strips for sure, but I think I will need to pay for the lancets when I need to buy more. They suggested that I reuse my lancets and I do that--I generally use a lancet until it loses its effectiveness. I wash my hands before each use also. My favorite snacks are Peanut Butter on toast, dried fruit, Le Carb ice cream, yogurt, and fresh fruit.

 

[KathyFP]

My insurance never paid for my supplies. My dad's insurance always pays for his.