Abbott Libre Glucose Monitor

Question

Is the Libre Glucose Monitor a durable medical device? Do I have to obtain sensors from my prescription drug program?

msegel · Answer

I have the same question... seems I'm getting the run-around from BC/BS on this issue. 
 
I've been told that the monitor/sensors are durable medical devices, yet trying to find an actual durable medical device supplier is impossible. Even Abbot Labs only shows pharmacies as their sales point. 
 
What gives?

msegel · Answer

One of the pharmacists made a comment... that BC/BS has a deal w Bayer and prefers their metering system. Bayer doesn't offer a continuous monitor like the Freestyle Libre system. Wonder if the comment from pharmacist is true?

msegel · Answer

Well that's what I am already doing. 
 
Here's a suggestion. 
BC/BS can easily determine the number and percentage of their customers have been diagnosed / coded with diabetes. (Type 1 and 2) They can then decide if it makes sense to actually have a web page / web document that details what is covered by plan as well as DME suppliers that carry diabetic supplies. (Its a simple set of matrices) This will save everyone time.

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