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Hello,
Can anyone tell me why a prescription is needed to get and use a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) ?
For the past few months I've asked several people; diabetes educators, nurses, etc...
And they all have the same answer; that is starting to get me angry.
They all say:
"Well without a prescription; how do you expect to get insurance to pay for it ?"
I'M NOT ASKING HOW TO GET INSURANCE TO PAY FOR IT !
I'm asking why is it illegal for me (myself and I) to buy and use a CGM and it's sensors without a prescription ?
(It's no wonder health care costs are so high in the U.S.. Everyone wants insurance to pay for EVERYTHING.)
Thanks;
--ET
Can anyone tell me why a prescription is needed to get and use a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) ?
For the past few months I've asked several people; diabetes educators, nurses, etc...
And they all have the same answer; that is starting to get me angry.
They all say:
"Well without a prescription; how do you expect to get insurance to pay for it ?"
I'M NOT ASKING HOW TO GET INSURANCE TO PAY FOR IT !
I'm asking why is it illegal for me (myself and I) to buy and use a CGM and it's sensors without a prescription ?
(It's no wonder health care costs are so high in the U.S.. Everyone wants insurance to pay for EVERYTHING.)
Thanks;
--ET