Are you a diabetes newbie, a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between? Whether you have type 1 or type 2, Drs. E+P offer simple and straightforward advice on a few of the most important things to know about living with each condition.
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See you there Maurine!
You two are the best.
Thanks Debbie, appreciate it!
Your Video was informative, but too optimistic.I am a recently diagnosed Type 2. I also am poor, not having a paying job for longer than I would like to admit. I do have Medicare Part B and D only(not Part A). My health care provider makes me use the finger prick FreeStyle Lite device. I can’t burden the Taxpayers with a CGM.(My doctor doesn’t want that either). I just hope that I will not develop Complications of Diabetes 2: i.e. Eye Problems, Heart Problems, Kidney Problems.I would just ask you 2, Dr. E and Dr. P, what price a human life? I am an older person. I have NO friends, no wife, no children. I don’t want to die soon. Life is disappointing when you have Type 2 Diabetes.
It may help you to connect with other people who have type 2, so you can share with them but also learn from others who have been living with the condition for awhile. We have a type 2 facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/380141556250464 if you’re interested, and there are lots of other groups online. You may also want to see if you can connect with a certified diabetes care and education specialist, and you may be able to do that at no cost through Medicare. You can find out more about them here:
https://tcoyd.org/2019/10/10-reasons-why-you-should-know-about-certified-diabetes-educators-and-how-to-find-one/
Lastly, if you email lynne@tcoyd.org, she can connect you with me and I’d be happy to speak to you about your diabetes.
You recommend a CGM for Type 2’s which I agree with since I use the Freestyle Libre 14 Day. How do we get Medicare to cover these devices for us?
Currently, Medicare does cover CGM for people with type 2 who are on 3 or more shots of insulin per day (or pump therapy) but they should loosen up the rules. As CGMs for people with type 2 are utilized more and more, and the results are proven effective, Medicare will eventually have to come around.
Loved the video
! But add visit your CDCES when newly diagnosed, medication change, or new complication!
Yes! Visit your CDCES for sure! And for someone who doesn’t know about CDCES, check out this article here: https://tcoyd.org/2019/10/10-reasons-why-you-should-know-about-certified-diabetes-educators-and-how-to-find-one/
I learn so much from you two! I am also from beautiful San Diego (born and raised) now living in Arkansas. I watch all of your videos and attend the virtual conferences as well. Keep up the good work! ❤️😀
Thanks Lorie! 🙂
Hi, I am a type 1 diabetic for 54 yrs the older I get the more this disease controls me I have a tslim pump and hate it my sugars are high constantly esp when I eat love the two drs thanks so very much for Tcoyd website please please help me !!
Hello, is there anything in particular you have a question about…perhaps your pump settings and/or basal rate? Here are a few videos and an article that could help:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh6d-aWaXAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4669nK3hQ&t=5s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyYmSdCf_DU&list=PLN-L1716i5adcbj61a1gkrOkn-Yw6_LZr&index=11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pouu0Pwsm_0&t=284s
https://tcoyd.org/2019/10/strike-the-spike-controlling-blood-sugars-after-eating/