[UnpossibleJim]

My doctor had to fight to get me one. I workout and was highly insulin sensitive (she made me workout less and gain some weight by doing less cardio - drives me nuts, I liked running). The insurance companies didn't want to fork over for the upfront cost, even though I had been to the hospital several times for low blood sugars. This included a stroke caused by a severe low blood sugar (yes, I lived alone at the time, pre CGM. Coworkers called a friend who had a key).

Granted this was 4 years ago, so I'm unsure how things have changed. The CGM is a game changer. I wish I had had it earlier. Would have kept me (hopefully) from a lot of issues and putting my friends and family through unnecessary pain.

[sah24]

Hi, do you live in the USA? I had a similar experience to you. I am considering doing a research project for grad school about patients in the USA who experienced insurance denials for CGMs.

[UnpossibleJim]

I do live in the US. Yes. And actually, my endo is probably a better person to chat with. Let me drop her an email and see if she A) is allowed and B) has the time

[sah24]

sweet, thanks!

[sah24]

P.S. feel free to email me at [e-mail] -- thanks