{"id":1221,"date":"2014-12-18T16:28:45","date_gmt":"2014-12-18T21:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surfacefine.com\/?p=1221"},"modified":"2014-12-18T22:58:17","modified_gmt":"2014-12-19T03:58:17","slug":"man-vs-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surfacefine.com\/?p=1221","title":{"rendered":"Man Vs Wild"},"content":{"rendered":"

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1. Health Insurance “stuff” (I typed 4 other non-PG words in that spot but I’m trying to be a lady… for a day or two) continues to drag on. \u00a0I saw my Primary care physician last week for 2 reasons, I banged up my thumb AND to say good-bye. \u00a0She is not a participating provider on the *new* plan with another company and I am still unconfirmed to be on said plan, starting January 1st. \u00a0I also won’t be seeing my podiatrist anymore. \u00a0I have written about him before. \u00a050+ T1D, fun doctor, and the guy who put me back together better than Humpty Dumpty when I broke my foot years ago. \u00a0Both of these doctors I consider a big loss in my wellness protocol. \u00a0Who knows, maybe these insurance laws and plans will evolve again in a year? \u00a0Never say never right? \u00a0Oy. \u00a0I will continue to see my endo because she doesn’t even take insurance. \u00a0Yep. \u00a0And my key doctor, my diabetes eye specialist does take the new plan. \u00a0From what I can tell, I can stay on my insulin pump and Dexcom G4 and I just spoke to Animas this morning to finalize paperwork for my Ping to Animas Vibe trade-off. \u00a0Adventure!!! Well, more like… adventure. \u00a0Not so much exclamation pointing but I think there’s going to be trial and error and some frustration and some sort of snarky, yet witty, angry blog post from me, so there’s always that.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0I got a very short haircut and I may have developed super strength. \u00a0This makes me the polar opposite of Samson. \u00a0I need to keep testing this out but I will let you know.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0I am still blogging about Artificial Pancreas stuff and my latest blog post (which further supports my dislike for the number 41) can be found at A Sweet Life\u00a0<\/a>. \u00a0I believe this technology is SUPER important. \u00a0If you agree with me, please keep the momentum going and SPREAD THE WORD!<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0Man vs Wild…. OR…. Dog vs. Pancreas? (Dog is missing 7 teeth so fight\u00a0is not quite as lopsided as it may appear)<\/p>\n

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5. \u00a0I asked Moira a while ago if I could link to her post about Brett Michaels. \u00a0Brett was diagnosed with T1D at 6 years old. \u00a0I was diagnosed at 6 years old. \u00a0Brett is from Pennsylvania and so am I. \u00a0Brett plays Glam rock. \u00a0I LOVE Glam Rock! \u00a0Brett was on a horrendous reality TV dating show. \u00a0I WATCHED (and loved) that horrendous reality TV dating show. \u00a0But here’s the BIG difference (no, not the wig and bandana b\/c I love a good costume and no one rocks a Pocahontas wig like I do) but Brett has had T1D 10 years more than I have (yes, I was also shocked he’s 51 years old). \u00a0So here is Moira’s post: On Brett Michaels and His Latest Diabetes-Related Setback: The Good News Behind His Brave Fight<\/a>\u00a0. \u00a0I think Moira is spot on with this post, but I am keenly aware that I am closer to Brett’s duration with T1D than Lauren’s (Moira’s daughter) and that’s a tough pill to swallow.<\/p>\n

6. Always remember to switch back the time on your pump and Dexcom when you travel across time zones. \u00a0Simple advice I seem unable to remember myself!<\/p>\n

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