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  1. Our health insurance provider said our son must have his A1c test done at a separate laboratory. I plan to appeal. Do you have any suggestions to help with this? (7 Oct 2008)
  2. Because it is so costly, my adult daughter is not taking any insulin. How bad is this? Is there some other treatment? (2 Jun 2008)
  3. My daughter hasn't had a period for over three years. She has pre-diabetes, hypothyroidism, hepatitis C, and is overweight. Where can we find a doctor to help us? (26 Apr 2008)
  4. The new endocrinologist I saw, through the military, wants me to take me off insulin. I was diagnosed with type 1 in 1998 and have episodes of severe pancreatitis. What can I do? (13 Apr 2008)
  5. Since our insurance company will not cover a CGMS for our son, who has type 1 and Down Syndrome, do you know of any studies in which he could participate? (18 Mar 2008)
  6. My insurance company has raised my premium so much I can't afford insurance and the necessities of life. Where can I find help? (25 Feb 2008)
  7. We make too much money to qualify for assistance, but we are having a hard time paying for our son's diabetes supplies. Do you know of any kind of funding available? (6 Feb 2008)
  8. I have no insurance and am seeking Medicaid. Could I get an insulin pump if I qualify for Medicaid? Do you know if any pump makers offer assistance to people in situations like mine? (31 Jan 2008)
  9. My son has decided he cannot pursue an advanced degree because he can't be covered by our insurance and we can't afford to pay for his diabetes supplies. Do you have any suggestions? (31 Jan 2008)
  10. What do universities typically do to insure the health of students will type 1? (18 Dec 2007)
  11. My nephew with type 1 lost his job and has no medical insurance. When he comes to live with us in California, is there any public aid he can get until he finds a job/insurance? (16 Dec 2007)
  12. First diagnosed with type 1, I was then diagnosed with type 2 due to negative antibodies. I resumed insulin immediately. Is it possible to have type 1 with negative antibodies? (27 Oct 2007)
  13. Where can an uninsured mom find help for her son who has symptoms of diabetes? (21 Sep 2007)
  14. Where can I get insulin pump supplies at no cost? My husband is on disability and I currently have no insurance. (8 Sep 2007)
  15. Our insurance company is not covering the Real-Time continuous glucose monitor for my child. What do you suggest I put in the appeal letter I plan to send to them? (7 Aug 2007)
  16. I tried to get insurance through my employer, but had an issue with a pre-existing clause. I was told that insurers in Texas cannot have a pre-existing clause. What can I do? (24 Jun 2007)
  17. I got a whole life insurance policy for my daughter two years ago. She was recently diagnosed with type 1. Do I need to notify the insurance company of this? (30 May 2007)
  18. How can I convince my insurance carrier that the OmniPod would help me stay healthy and would help me avoid frequent lows? They have denied me coverage. (12 May 2007)
  19. Our insurance company will cover only three test strips per day for my son's meter, but will pay for more strips of another brand. Is this common? (9 May 2007)
  20. I am losing my Healthy Families and CCS coverage because our family gross income is just over the limit. Where can I find other insurance or help? (25 Apr 2007)

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