[bobby45]

hello all im n eeding a pump tryd to go with medacare but they could not help me my DR. said i need a pump but i do not have the founds to buy one, I get a a disabitely check but not much have trob walking if any one out there could help me work this out i would thank you so much i hat taking they shots
thank you all

[Cinnabon]

I would suggest to call Medicare and ask what they need to approve you and approve all the pump supplies. Its usually only a referral from your primary doctor stating its a "medical necessity" and maybe some A1Cs. Jot everything they need to get the approval and start from there. Are u attached to any HMO?

[Cyborg]

Why don't you tell us more about your situation and yourself. Being that this is only your second post we know nothing of you or your history. You also did not disclose any personal information in your profile. What type of treatment are you on? How long have you been diabetic?

[Funnygrl]

One thing I know about getting a pump on medicare is that you natural insulin production has to be non-existant.

[bobby45]

Ok iv been a boarder line diabetes as of as 0f 1970 my mother was diabetes and diad from this and my dad diad to from this out of 8 of us kids i was the youngest and got diabetes and was diagnosed on july -05 and on lantes and ON R Shots 110 lantes in moring time and a sliding scall of R pluse alot of pills for diabetes and blood presher pill and norropithey set in my feet and legs and hands i have a home care that helps me

[bobby45]

yes they done a fasting and a 65 some thing and said i don,t work for medicare and my diabetes doctor said i still need a pump So i don,t know what to do

[Cyborg]

I think pump companies sell refurbished pumps. Also, is there a way to fight a medicare denial? Do you know what blood tests have you had done (such as the C-Peptide or GAD anti-body tests)? These may help to prove to medicare that you need a pump. Is your doctor an endocrinologist?

[Funnygrl]

Since you have type 2, medicare won't pay. I am not sure there is much you can do from there.

[bobby45]

my DR is a diabetes spesialist and he orerder all my meds and things they was doing some kind of test like a fasting blood and a 65 some thing test
for a pump for medicare to pay for and it was not good for medicare

[Cyborg]

Originally Posted by Funnygrl

Since you have type 2, medicare won't pay. I am not sure there is much you can do from there.

As many of us know, it is possible to be mis-diagnosed as type 2. That's why I was inquiring what blood tests were performed.

[bobby45]

hey thank you all for the help

[Cinnabon]

Bobby,
I would make a small list and go to your diabetes specialist again, if possible. Ask what type of DIabetes you have, write it down.
Ask what tests have they done on you, maybe even get a copy of these results.
We can probably help a little more.....