tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post2579035596593415688..comments2023-11-07T11:27:28.658-05:00Comments on Diabetesaliciousness © 2007 - 2024: #MypumpMychoice #AccessMatters: I Didn't Choose To Have A Preferred
Relationship With Diabetesk2http://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-21676890151205575142016-05-05T17:31:03.954-04:002016-05-05T17:31:03.954-04:00Scott -
Oh, people have been talking about limita...Scott - <br />Oh, people have been talking about limitations on meters & strips, and it's absolutely a problem - which will be exacerbated by UnitedHealthcare''s move to only allow for one type of insulin pump coverage.<br />Limiting the choice of him insulin pumps will also limit the choice of CGMs, and I in my opinion, will limit the technological advances when it comes to diabetes – especially regarding the artificial pancreas. k2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-76009260918084313462016-05-05T16:51:20.719-04:002016-05-05T16:51:20.719-04:00K2, I'm not saying I disagree, only that the a...K2, I'm not saying I disagree, only that the arguments I've heard against the decision have yet to persuade me. I am annoyed that no one argues the same issue on testing supplies, when the reality is that there can be some legitimate accuracy issues, but the patient community is pushing on those issues so I do see some collaboration. But anyone who claims there's much choice in insulin, testing supplies or pumps hasn't been observant to the issues that have become significantly more pervasive in recent years with formulary brands, tiered pricing and a host of issues getting in the way of true choice. As I said, I can be convinced, but so far, none of the arguments I've heard has persuaded me, but perhaps someone can present those and I'll be persuaded. Remember, I'm on the side of the patients here!Scott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-58407792496693143732016-05-04T21:10:28.856-04:002016-05-04T21:10:28.856-04:00I am not upset with the decision because it certai...I am not upset with the decision because it certainly is within the scope of insurance and manufacturers to make this decision. We have it every day in terms of preferred medications and pharmacies. <br /><br />My complaint is that this is a short-sighted decision. We need many products in the market and more innovation than less. Deals like this limits both, and for my money the insurance company is being very short sighted. We need to UHC know that we are willing to express our discontent. Looks like we are. <br /><br />I referred your blog to the TUDiabetes web page for the week of May 2, 2016. Rick Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927227605885917738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-77030656886043101062016-05-04T21:04:30.205-04:002016-05-04T21:04:30.205-04:00Scott -
You're absolutely entitled to your op...Scott - <br />You're absolutely entitled to your opinion, but I have to respectfully disagree.<br />I believe that patient should be given a choice, not limited to one brand/option.<br />For instance, my insurance allows me to choose from Apidra, Novolog, and Humalog, which is great. however, my insurance will only cover 50% of the above insulin because indulin doesn't come in a generic form. But I have choices.<br />If patients and their healthcare providers don't have a choice in the form of options re: their diabetes treatment, no good will come of it.k2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-55777930597544464392016-05-04T20:46:27.316-04:002016-05-04T20:46:27.316-04:00My perspective is that insulin pumps are fundament...My perspective is that insulin pumps are fundamentally no different than which brand of insulin someone uses or what brand of testing supply someone uses, both of which have "preferred" formulary brands. Personally, I cannot use Novolog insulin (I call it slow-moving log it's so slow for me), I'd prefer regular over that because it's the same speed for me. One can challenge anything they need, but I don't think United Healthcare is any worse for this decision than they are for switching insulin brans, meter brands, etc.Scott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.com