I, along with 4 other people affected by T1D from the JDRF NYC chapter, met with representatives from Senator Chuck Schumer’s office 2 weeks ago (yes I did almost autocorrect his name to “Chick Schumer” recently, caught it in time, and then laughed so had alone in an elevator that i partially slid down the wall). \u00a0We were there to discuss\u00a0S. 2689 (Medicare coverage of Continuous Glucose Monitors). \u00a0I left hopeful and with finger’s crossed.<\/p>\n
On Thursday night while in route to Artificial Pancreas stuff (Wow, yes, wow), I received an email that Senator Schumer will co-sponsor the bill<\/strong>. \u00a0We need this to happen folks. \u00a0Many people (and I’m sorry to say fellow T1Ds) don’t see how important this is. \u00a0Let me reiterate why this is important to support this and help fight, even if you are nowhere near 65 years old and think this doesn’t affect you.<\/p>\n 1. If you support the Artificial Pancreas Program, a CGM is an integral part of this program. \u00a0Let me spell it out: \u00a0to Close he Loop, you need a CGM. \u00a0If Medicare does not support and cover CGMs, whatever the device is that becomes the Artificial Pancreas will have THAT much tougher of a time to get in OUR hands. \u00a0CGM coverage by Medicare is a hurdle we can knock out of the way to get us closer to the availability of the Artificial Pancreas.<\/p>\n 2. Health insurance companies look to Medicare. \u00a0If Medicare does NOT cover CGMs, it makes CGMs “appear” unnecessary. \u00a0My CGM is a savior to me. \u00a0If yours a savior to you? A savior to someone you love? \u00a0A savior to someone you mildly like? \u00a0Then go HERE<\/a> and support THIS<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now here is the BIG\u00a0part… TALK this up! \u00a0Post it on Twitter, FaceBook, Instagram and whatever other social Media things people use these days. \u00a0Reach out to people BEYOND the diabetes community! \u00a0 REACH OUT.<\/p>\n Did you go to High School? \u00a0Reach out to your High school alumni. \u00a0Do you have siblings? \u00a0Get them to sign. \u00a0Friend of friends? \u00a0Yeah, grab them too. \u00a0This doesn’t cost money. \u00a0it just takes a few minutes.<\/p>\n GO!<\/p>\n Next up… Artificial Pancreas stuff. \u00a0The photo is pretty ridiculous (why are we\u00a0in a magnifying glass? \u00a0Well it’s appropriate that I’m laughing, no?) but here’s the skinny from\u00a0Brian and me\u00a0over at JDRF’s Type One Nation<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thanks for reading. \u00a0Spread the word.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I, along with 4 other people affected by T1D from the JDRF NYC chapter, met with representatives from Senator Chuck Schumer’s office 2 weeks ago (yes I did almost autocorrect his name to “Chick Schumer” recently, caught it in time, … Continue reading