Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I disagree Harry, It is always good for the doc too see your log so he/she can ascertain trends. Re: medicare issue I disagree with you here. A log can help you spot trends. Mike medicare issue >> >> >>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>> is >>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the technology >> to >>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>> because >> it >>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>> This >> is >>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>> attention of Medicare. >>> Jerry >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 What trend do you suspect the doctor will infer if your A1C is 5.5 or less? medicare issue >>> >>> >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>>> is >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the >>>> technology >>> to >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>>> because >>> it >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>>> This >>> is >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>>> attention of Medicare. >>>> Jerry >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 What trend do you suspect the doctor will infer if your A1C is 5.5 or less? medicare issue >>> >>> >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>>> is >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the >>>> technology >>> to >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>>> because >>> it >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>>> This >>> is >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>>> attention of Medicare. >>>> Jerry >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 What trend do you suspect the doctor will infer if your A1C is 5.5 or less? medicare issue >>> >>> >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>>> is >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the >>>> technology >>> to >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>>> because >>> it >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>>> This >>> is >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>>> attention of Medicare. >>>> Jerry >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 My A1C can be low, but there are fluctuations in my readings during a day that suggest how my insulin would be best utilized, so I like for my doctor to have my record. I'm not good at charts, so I usually just bring my glucometer in and have him chart it as he goes through the memory. And it does definitely help. Prayers and God's Blessings, medicare issue > >>> > >>> > >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare > >>>> is > >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the > >>>> technology > >>> to > >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, > >>>> because > >>> it > >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. > >>>> This > >>> is > >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > >>>> attention of Medicare. > >>>> Jerry > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 My A1C can be low, but there are fluctuations in my readings during a day that suggest how my insulin would be best utilized, so I like for my doctor to have my record. I'm not good at charts, so I usually just bring my glucometer in and have him chart it as he goes through the memory. And it does definitely help. Prayers and God's Blessings, medicare issue > >>> > >>> > >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare > >>>> is > >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the > >>>> technology > >>> to > >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, > >>>> because > >>> it > >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. > >>>> This > >>> is > >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > >>>> attention of Medicare. > >>>> Jerry > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 My A1C can be low, but there are fluctuations in my readings during a day that suggest how my insulin would be best utilized, so I like for my doctor to have my record. I'm not good at charts, so I usually just bring my glucometer in and have him chart it as he goes through the memory. And it does definitely help. Prayers and God's Blessings, medicare issue > >>> > >>> > >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare > >>>> is > >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it > >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a > >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the > >>>> technology > >>> to > >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the computer > >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, > >>>> because > >>> it > >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. > >>>> This > >>> is > >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the > >>>> attention of Medicare. > >>>> Jerry > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Make no mistake about what I would recommend. The first step in blood glucose level control is charting. I just contend that once a person has mastered blood glucose level control, charting is unnecessary unlessblood glucose levels have gotten out of wack. A master of blood glucose level control knows this without a doubt. Any doctor who sees an A1C of 5.5 or less knows that the diabetic has probably mastered blood glucose level control. A master of blood glucose level control knows without a doubt that their sugar monitor is their best friend, which requires frequent communication between the diabetic and the sugar monitor. medicare issue >>>> >>>> >>>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>>>> is >>>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the >>>>> technology >>>> to >>>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the >>>>> computer >>>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>>>> because >>>> it >>>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>>>> This >>>> is >>>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>>>> attention of Medicare. >>>>> Jerry >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Make no mistake about what I would recommend. The first step in blood glucose level control is charting. I just contend that once a person has mastered blood glucose level control, charting is unnecessary unlessblood glucose levels have gotten out of wack. A master of blood glucose level control knows this without a doubt. Any doctor who sees an A1C of 5.5 or less knows that the diabetic has probably mastered blood glucose level control. A master of blood glucose level control knows without a doubt that their sugar monitor is their best friend, which requires frequent communication between the diabetic and the sugar monitor. medicare issue >>>> >>>> >>>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that Medicare >>>>> is >>>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >>>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep a >>>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the >>>>> technology >>>> to >>>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the >>>>> computer >>>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >>>>> because >>>> it >>>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >>>>> This >>>> is >>>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >>>>> attention of Medicare. >>>>> Jerry >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 My blood glucose levels fluctuate throughout the day. For instance my two hour post prandial reading after supper yesterday was 197, which is definitely not good. This is a result of not counting carb grams consumed correctly and dosing insulin accordingly. So what should one do in this situation? The answer is simple if you know your U factor. Instead of letting my blood stream starve my organs for oxygen for the next several hours, why not lower rapidly this high unacceptable number to a normal level and do it soon with a shot of Humalog. I know my U factor is 7.5, which means that for every unit of Humalog I dose, I know it lowers my bs reading by 7.5 points on average. So I do not have to mess around and let my body organs sufficate. I can aim for a bs of 100 and subtract this number from 197, my present actual bs reading. Of course the answer is 97, which is the difference between my goal and the actual present bs reading. So the question becomes how many units of Humalog do I dose right now? To get the answer you divide the difference of 97 by 7.5 my U factor. The answer is 12.93 units of Humalog to get me down to a bs reading of 100. So I round off the answer to 13 units of Humalog to dose right now. A further bs reading two hours later usually gets me within 5 points of my goal of 100. Every diabetic has a different U factor, and it is up to the individual diabetic to know what it is, if they really intend to master blood glucose level control. medicare issue >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that > Medicare >> >>>> is >> >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >> >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep > a >> >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the >> >>>> technology >> >>> to >> >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the > computer >> >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >> >>>> because >> >>> it >> >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >> >>>> This >> >>> is >> >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >> >>>> attention of Medicare. >> >>>> Jerry >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 My blood glucose levels fluctuate throughout the day. For instance my two hour post prandial reading after supper yesterday was 197, which is definitely not good. This is a result of not counting carb grams consumed correctly and dosing insulin accordingly. So what should one do in this situation? The answer is simple if you know your U factor. Instead of letting my blood stream starve my organs for oxygen for the next several hours, why not lower rapidly this high unacceptable number to a normal level and do it soon with a shot of Humalog. I know my U factor is 7.5, which means that for every unit of Humalog I dose, I know it lowers my bs reading by 7.5 points on average. So I do not have to mess around and let my body organs sufficate. I can aim for a bs of 100 and subtract this number from 197, my present actual bs reading. Of course the answer is 97, which is the difference between my goal and the actual present bs reading. So the question becomes how many units of Humalog do I dose right now? To get the answer you divide the difference of 97 by 7.5 my U factor. The answer is 12.93 units of Humalog to get me down to a bs reading of 100. So I round off the answer to 13 units of Humalog to dose right now. A further bs reading two hours later usually gets me within 5 points of my goal of 100. Every diabetic has a different U factor, and it is up to the individual diabetic to know what it is, if they really intend to master blood glucose level control. medicare issue >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that > Medicare >> >>>> is >> >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >> >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep > a >> >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the >> >>>> technology >> >>> to >> >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the > computer >> >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >> >>>> because >> >>> it >> >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >> >>>> This >> >>> is >> >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >> >>>> attention of Medicare. >> >>>> Jerry >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 My blood glucose levels fluctuate throughout the day. For instance my two hour post prandial reading after supper yesterday was 197, which is definitely not good. This is a result of not counting carb grams consumed correctly and dosing insulin accordingly. So what should one do in this situation? The answer is simple if you know your U factor. Instead of letting my blood stream starve my organs for oxygen for the next several hours, why not lower rapidly this high unacceptable number to a normal level and do it soon with a shot of Humalog. I know my U factor is 7.5, which means that for every unit of Humalog I dose, I know it lowers my bs reading by 7.5 points on average. So I do not have to mess around and let my body organs sufficate. I can aim for a bs of 100 and subtract this number from 197, my present actual bs reading. Of course the answer is 97, which is the difference between my goal and the actual present bs reading. So the question becomes how many units of Humalog do I dose right now? To get the answer you divide the difference of 97 by 7.5 my U factor. The answer is 12.93 units of Humalog to get me down to a bs reading of 100. So I round off the answer to 13 units of Humalog to dose right now. A further bs reading two hours later usually gets me within 5 points of my goal of 100. Every diabetic has a different U factor, and it is up to the individual diabetic to know what it is, if they really intend to master blood glucose level control. medicare issue >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that > Medicare >> >>>> is >> >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >> >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep > a >> >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the >> >>>> technology >> >>> to >> >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the > computer >> >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >> >>>> because >> >>> it >> >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >> >>>> This >> >>> is >> >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >> >>>> attention of Medicare. >> >>>> Jerry >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I keep a chart all the time. If you only start keeping a chart after you notice a problem, then you don't have much information about what might have led up to (and possibly caused) the problem. Perhaps if you eat the same thing every day and follow the same routine in terms of exercise and daily activities and don't have any variation in your stress level, you'd have less of a need for one. But if I suddenly find myself with a day of highs, it's useful to be able to look back and say, Ah yes, I haven't exercised for the past few days and it's slowly been creeping up, perhaps I have to adjust my insulin accordingly. It's also useful to be able to look back and remind myself of what my insulin doses were while I WAS exercising, so that once I start up again I can easily decrease them again without having to go through the process of finding an entirely new insulin:carb ratio. It would be easy if it was just food and insulin and exercise which affected blood sugar. Charting lets me record not only those, but also if anything unusual happened that day, or if I was feeling stressed or sick. It's really useful to be able to look back on that information. As well, it lets you spot patterns you might not otherwise spot, such as highs every night after dinner, for example. Anyway, just my opinion! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I keep a chart all the time. If you only start keeping a chart after you notice a problem, then you don't have much information about what might have led up to (and possibly caused) the problem. Perhaps if you eat the same thing every day and follow the same routine in terms of exercise and daily activities and don't have any variation in your stress level, you'd have less of a need for one. But if I suddenly find myself with a day of highs, it's useful to be able to look back and say, Ah yes, I haven't exercised for the past few days and it's slowly been creeping up, perhaps I have to adjust my insulin accordingly. It's also useful to be able to look back and remind myself of what my insulin doses were while I WAS exercising, so that once I start up again I can easily decrease them again without having to go through the process of finding an entirely new insulin:carb ratio. It would be easy if it was just food and insulin and exercise which affected blood sugar. Charting lets me record not only those, but also if anything unusual happened that day, or if I was feeling stressed or sick. It's really useful to be able to look back on that information. As well, it lets you spot patterns you might not otherwise spot, such as highs every night after dinner, for example. Anyway, just my opinion! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I keep a chart all the time. If you only start keeping a chart after you notice a problem, then you don't have much information about what might have led up to (and possibly caused) the problem. Perhaps if you eat the same thing every day and follow the same routine in terms of exercise and daily activities and don't have any variation in your stress level, you'd have less of a need for one. But if I suddenly find myself with a day of highs, it's useful to be able to look back and say, Ah yes, I haven't exercised for the past few days and it's slowly been creeping up, perhaps I have to adjust my insulin accordingly. It's also useful to be able to look back and remind myself of what my insulin doses were while I WAS exercising, so that once I start up again I can easily decrease them again without having to go through the process of finding an entirely new insulin:carb ratio. It would be easy if it was just food and insulin and exercise which affected blood sugar. Charting lets me record not only those, but also if anything unusual happened that day, or if I was feeling stressed or sick. It's really useful to be able to look back on that information. As well, it lets you spot patterns you might not otherwise spot, such as highs every night after dinner, for example. Anyway, just my opinion! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi Jerry: I doubt if your supplier is correct. You can call Medicare at: 1- My company sells diabetic products and supplies and we certainly HAVE NOT received any such info from Medicare. Sincerely, Olusegun Victory Associates LTD, Inc. Denver, Colorado Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi Jerry: I doubt if your supplier is correct. You can call Medicare at: 1- My company sells diabetic products and supplies and we certainly HAVE NOT received any such info from Medicare. Sincerely, Olusegun Victory Associates LTD, Inc. Denver, Colorado Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi Jerry: I doubt if your supplier is correct. You can call Medicare at: 1- My company sells diabetic products and supplies and we certainly HAVE NOT received any such info from Medicare. Sincerely, Olusegun Victory Associates LTD, Inc. Denver, Colorado Phone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi, I was also asked to provide this information from a company I go through to get my supplies. The company I go through is called Liberty Medical Supply. Lately I haven't been asked to provide this information but I think it will be coming up. They're a company that delivers your meds to your front door. At 12:41 PM 10/20/2005, you wrote: >Hi Jerry: > >I doubt if your supplier is correct. You can call Medicare at: > >1- > >My company sells diabetic products and supplies and we certainly HAVE NOT >received any such info from Medicare. > >Sincerely, >Olusegun >Victory Associates LTD, Inc. >Denver, Colorado >Phone: > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi, I was also asked to provide this information from a company I go through to get my supplies. The company I go through is called Liberty Medical Supply. Lately I haven't been asked to provide this information but I think it will be coming up. They're a company that delivers your meds to your front door. At 12:41 PM 10/20/2005, you wrote: >Hi Jerry: > >I doubt if your supplier is correct. You can call Medicare at: > >1- > >My company sells diabetic products and supplies and we certainly HAVE NOT >received any such info from Medicare. > >Sincerely, >Olusegun >Victory Associates LTD, Inc. >Denver, Colorado >Phone: > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi, I was also asked to provide this information from a company I go through to get my supplies. The company I go through is called Liberty Medical Supply. Lately I haven't been asked to provide this information but I think it will be coming up. They're a company that delivers your meds to your front door. At 12:41 PM 10/20/2005, you wrote: >Hi Jerry: > >I doubt if your supplier is correct. You can call Medicare at: > >1- > >My company sells diabetic products and supplies and we certainly HAVE NOT >received any such info from Medicare. > >Sincerely, >Olusegun >Victory Associates LTD, Inc. >Denver, Colorado >Phone: > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I also use a company to supply my diabetic supplies like test strips and lancets on a regular basis. They did have to get a note from my doctor informing them why I had to have six test strips per day, which he gladly supplied. In the beginning they did not want to send more than four test strips per day, but when my doctor notified them that I required six test strips per day in order to run tight blood glucose control, they complied with the doctors orders of six test strips per day. Re: medicare issue > Hi, > > I was also asked to provide this information from a company I go > through to get my supplies. The company I go through is called > Liberty Medical Supply. Lately I haven't been asked to provide this > information but I think it will be coming up. They're a company > that delivers your meds to your front door. > > > > At 12:41 PM 10/20/2005, you wrote: >>Hi Jerry: >> >>I doubt if your supplier is correct. You can call Medicare at: >> >>1- >> >>My company sells diabetic products and supplies and we certainly HAVE NOT >>received any such info from Medicare. >> >>Sincerely, >>Olusegun >>Victory Associates LTD, Inc. >>Denver, Colorado >>Phone: >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I also use a company to supply my diabetic supplies like test strips and lancets on a regular basis. They did have to get a note from my doctor informing them why I had to have six test strips per day, which he gladly supplied. In the beginning they did not want to send more than four test strips per day, but when my doctor notified them that I required six test strips per day in order to run tight blood glucose control, they complied with the doctors orders of six test strips per day. Re: medicare issue > Hi, > > I was also asked to provide this information from a company I go > through to get my supplies. The company I go through is called > Liberty Medical Supply. Lately I haven't been asked to provide this > information but I think it will be coming up. They're a company > that delivers your meds to your front door. > > > > At 12:41 PM 10/20/2005, you wrote: >>Hi Jerry: >> >>I doubt if your supplier is correct. You can call Medicare at: >> >>1- >> >>My company sells diabetic products and supplies and we certainly HAVE NOT >>received any such info from Medicare. >> >>Sincerely, >>Olusegun >>Victory Associates LTD, Inc. >>Denver, Colorado >>Phone: >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I also use a company to supply my diabetic supplies like test strips and lancets on a regular basis. They did have to get a note from my doctor informing them why I had to have six test strips per day, which he gladly supplied. In the beginning they did not want to send more than four test strips per day, but when my doctor notified them that I required six test strips per day in order to run tight blood glucose control, they complied with the doctors orders of six test strips per day. Re: medicare issue > Hi, > > I was also asked to provide this information from a company I go > through to get my supplies. The company I go through is called > Liberty Medical Supply. Lately I haven't been asked to provide this > information but I think it will be coming up. They're a company > that delivers your meds to your front door. > > > > At 12:41 PM 10/20/2005, you wrote: >>Hi Jerry: >> >>I doubt if your supplier is correct. You can call Medicare at: >> >>1- >> >>My company sells diabetic products and supplies and we certainly HAVE NOT >>received any such info from Medicare. >> >>Sincerely, >>Olusegun >>Victory Associates LTD, Inc. >>Denver, Colorado >>Phone: >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Wow, Harry One unit of insulin lower my sugar 50 points! You are really insulin resistant! If I too that much humalog, it would probably kill me! But you have to be carful, Harry. My doc says and I have found it turue, that you should not take humalog closer than 3 hours apart as it lasts that long iin your system. You could put yourself into reaction. Re: medicare issue My blood glucose levels fluctuate throughout the day. For instance my two hour post prandial reading after supper yesterday was 197, which is definitely not good. This is a result of not counting carb grams consumed correctly and dosing insulin accordingly. So what should one do in this situation? The answer is simple if you know your U factor. Instead of letting my blood stream starve my organs for oxygen for the next several hours, why not lower rapidly this high unacceptable number to a normal level and do it soon with a shot of Humalog. I know my U factor is 7.5, which means that for every unit of Humalog I dose, I know it lowers my bs reading by 7.5 points on average. So I do not have to mess around and let my body organs sufficate. I can aim for a bs of 100 and subtract this number from 197, my present actual bs reading. Of course the answer is 97, which is the difference between my goal and the actual present bs reading. So the question becomes how many units of Humalog do I dose right now? To get the answer you divide the difference of 97 by 7.5 my U factor. The answer is 12.93 units of Humalog to get me down to a bs reading of 100. So I round off the answer to 13 units of Humalog to dose right now. A further bs reading two hours later usually gets me within 5 points of my goal of 100. Every diabetic has a different U factor, and it is up to the individual diabetic to know what it is, if they really intend to master blood glucose level control. medicare issue >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>> When I called my diabetic supply provider I was informed that > Medicare >> >>>> is >> >>>> requiring them to have a log from their clients. This will make it >> >>>> difficult for blind persons, because many blind diabetic do not keep > a >> >>>> printed log. Many diabetic doctors like mine do not have the >> >>>> technology >> >>> to >> >>>> download from diabetic meters. Blind diabetic can not use the > computer >> >>>> program that is available for download from the advantage meters, >> >>>> because >> >>> it >> >>>> is not accessible by blind persons who use screen reading programs. >> >>>> This >> >>> is >> >>>> a issue that we may have to find a solution for and bring it to the >> >>>> attention of Medicare. >> >>>> Jerry >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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