Warren.... I did tell my primary care doctor I was going to stop the Avandia. She didn't have a problem with it. I just didn't discuss it with the Endo. The insurance companies scared me by saying...
JoAnne... Both Blue Shield and PacifiCare told me they would not cover the Byetta if I was on Anvandia. They told me they had not done studies on patients taking both and didn't know if it was safe....
Thanks Warren. This Endo has been a pain. He was 2-1/2 hours late for my last appointment. The pharmacy told me I can get a refund if Blue Shield approves it. I still have some Avandia. Do you think...
JoAnne... I'm glad you are doing well! Keep up the good work!! My Endo finally got the additional information to Blue Sheild. They denied the request because I'm on Avandia. It took the Doctor 3...
Warren.... I made some calls and found out it is my Endo who is holding up my prescript ion! Blue Shield is waiting for him to fax or call in some additional information. I have filed a complaint...
Warren... I will make some calls today and see if they use Caremark. JoAnne... I don't think I qualify for the PA program, but I'll check on that too! Thanks so much for the suggestions!!...
Blue Sheild...
I have been unable to get my 10mcg pen approved by my insurance. I've been off Byetta for 2 weeks and my glucose is back up. Any suggestions?...
Warren.... Thanks so much for the suggestions. I know timing of the meds is the key.... I will give it a try and report back!!...
I am 58 and was diagnosed with Diabetes in 1999. I have yet to get my fasting numbers in a normal range. I saw the endocrinologist on March 29th and asked him for Byetta. He first said no, but then...