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Originally Posted by mmillner81  I mentioned the GAD antibody test to her and she questioned why I would want it. I told her, and her response was that it was very expensive and she wasn't sure if my insurance would cover it. |
IF you are Type 1.5, this is the only way to confirm it. Tell the doc the same thing I tell my pharmacist... I didn't ask what the insurance company said... I asked for the test. If I have to pay for it, I'll do so, and I'll deal with the insurance company later.
The test is a STANDARD, not an exception. Any Endo that would not run a GAD test on any new patient should be questioned. It is a test needed to make a proper diagnosis.
Get the test done, even if you end up having to pay for it. If you are misdiagnosed, the test will confirm it, and you can turn it right back to the insurance company if you are Type 1.5. My own Endo agreed with my PCP with her diagnosis of Type 2, however he agreed the GAD test was necessary, so he ordered it. It proved I was not a Type 2, and I'm now on the correct treatment path. You should insist the doc have a GAD run. Also, I don't ask my doctor what tests he will order... I tell him waht I want, and he orders it in addition to the tests he wants. You need to learn your rights in your state. Insurance companies may or may not have the power to deny tests that are required for proper diagnosis of diabetes in your state.
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