FAQs

Continuous Glucose Monitoring, or CGM, is the process of automatically measuring the amount of sugar (glucose) in your body every few minutes with a sensor that is placed under your skin. The continuous readings allow the system to use the data to predict the direction your glucose level is heading and will display that information as an arrow. With the actual value of your glucose, plus the arrow, you can see more about what is happening with your glucose.

CGM systems available today measure glucose in the interstitial fluid – the fluid between your cells just under the skin. Since CGM is measuring glucose in a different part of your body, it will not be the same concentration as in your blood, but very similar. A blood glucose meter requires that you take a small sample of blood from your fingertip and place it on a test strip that’s inserted inside a meter. The meter provides a glucose value based on the amount of glucose in the blood sample at that moment.

CGM automatically and continuously provides glucose values every few minutes, using a sensor inserted just below your skin. The glucose level taken from your blood can be different from the glucose level in the fluid below your skin. With ordinary CGM and FGM systems, you must insert a new sensor through the skin every 7-14 days. With the RxMdLife CGM System, a single sensor lasts for months.

One significant benefit of CGM is that it provides a “moving” picture of how your glucose levels change over time without samples from fingersticks. This can make it easier to see how diet, exercise and other health factors affect your glucose levels. CGM also provides alerts to let you know if your glucose levels are changing rapidly or approaching unsafe levels. Published research studies show using CGM regularly can reduce A1c without increasing hypoglycemia*.

Durable medical equipment is any medical equipment used to aid in a better quality of life. The DME we specialize in is in “off the shelf” orthotic bracing, which is becoming an excellent alternative to other treatments available. DME is typically a one time cost, if any, and the patient does not have to concern themselves with the potential and harmful side effects often associated with opiates, surgery and addictive treatments or prescriptions. DME is an effective painless way to reduce pain and improve the quality of your life. DME is used to provide additional support and care to patients outside of the hospital environment and is designed to support both temporary and permanent conditions.

Once we have verified your individual insurance, which will determine your coverage, received your approval and receipt of the necessary documentation, About You Medical will file a claim with your insurance provider for reimbursement. Claims filed and approved by Medicare cover up to 80% of product cost (less any deductible). The remaining 20% is potentially paid by your secondary provider, if you have secondary coverage. Ultimately, you are responsible for the 20%. Plans vary based on your individual coverage and it is recommended you contact us before considering an order. Private insurance programs and benefits vary and are specific to each individual plan. Reimbursements are dependent on the type of program, deductibles and eligibility.

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