tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.comments2023-06-25T05:24:34.527-05:00Our New AdventureTracy1918http://www.blogger.com/profile/11192789929262055057noreply@blogger.comBlogger1169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-9653573551708445942012-08-05T20:11:40.674-05:002012-08-05T20:11:40.674-05:00Bethany,
I just have them typed up on one sheet o...Bethany,<br /><br />I just have them typed up on one sheet of paper.<br /><br />1. Name of medication (or syringes, pods, etc)<br />2. Prescription number<br />3. Where we get it from<br />4. Phone number and/or website<br />(If it's a website, I have my user name and password written down as well.)Tracy1918https://www.blogger.com/profile/11192789929262055057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-64186220899889491762012-08-05T14:47:41.338-05:002012-08-05T14:47:41.338-05:00Just curious how you have the prescriptions organi...Just curious how you have the prescriptions organized?Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664120344212558826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-90036908386784801522012-08-03T09:22:21.061-05:002012-08-03T09:22:21.061-05:00Another great idea!!! I don't think Jason woul...Another great idea!!! I don't think Jason would have a clue if something happened to me. I am going to write it all down today!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05703099150939801754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-84367577282808282322012-08-01T21:12:22.730-05:002012-08-01T21:12:22.730-05:00I just picked up Freestyle strips today because it...I just picked up Freestyle strips today because it was our reorder date, and I was happy that we started the day with a supply over 250. It wasn't that long ago that we were completely out of strips by our reorder date.Redhead Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13316084224443188169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-79526179040598184242012-07-31T20:45:43.691-05:002012-07-31T20:45:43.691-05:00I love all your stockpiling posts because I do tha...I love all your stockpiling posts because I do that too! I almost have too much of a stockpile though! At the beginning, our insulin scripts were written for snacks too which we didn't use much and I guess not knowing how much insulin she would need. So I just kept ordering and have only had to order insulin a couple times in the last 2 years! I had to stop ordering because of the expiration date. I also have a lot of the humalog cartridges which I can use with podding, but probably not as easy as the vials.<br /><br />I did the same with ordering...the mail order company emailed me as soon as I could place another order and I always placed an order right away for the test strips, lancets, and pen needles. (I think it was also something like 68 days.) I did this too because my husband was facing a new job and we didn't know if we would have insurance right away. I have an overabundance of pen needles now that I won't use, but those were cheap. I have LOTS of accu check test strip boxes that I'm still going to use with the pod. Now I'm starting to order the freestyle strips so I can build up that supply while using the accu check strips. I still have to be careful and watch the expiration date though. Keep sharing your tips...love it!NikDuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339827779693006419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-4773735101002669372012-07-31T20:00:22.362-05:002012-07-31T20:00:22.362-05:00The only post from November 2011 was the day I was...The only post from November 2011 was the day I was diagnosed. Weird coincidence :) BTW Awesome A1c!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875326103084338978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-41735082882480182552012-07-31T19:58:57.784-05:002012-07-31T19:58:57.784-05:00awesome A1c! Yes, this is an old post but... The o...awesome A1c! Yes, this is an old post but... The only time you posted that month was on my diagnosis day, I had to comment :)Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875326103084338978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-26042643135882846952012-07-31T17:03:57.292-05:002012-07-31T17:03:57.292-05:00Great tips! We get our strip stash monthly, so I w...Great tips! We get our strip stash monthly, so I will have to call to see when we can reorder. I also sometimes will find a good deal on Freestyle strips on ebay and I'll buy a few boxes to have on hand as extras. I just did this last week!<br /><br />I got the new Accu-Check Nano from CVS on Sunday! Alas, there were no test strips in the box (which is totally dumb) so I just called Accu-Check a few minutes ago and they are sending me 10 strips. <br /><br />We just started doing the free Apidra - I am mad at myself for waiting so long, because we were doing mail order, getting a 90 day supply. Medco won't let you use the rebate cards. Either that or they are too lazy to figure it out. :) Anyway, once I realized that we were able to get our test strips MONTHLY from a different mail order pharmacy, I decided to screw Medco and just get our Apidra monthly at CVS with the Apidra card. Two vials a month for FREE! So happy. Not sure how much longer it will last, but I can put that $50 a month that I was spending towards stockpiling test strips. :)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05703099150939801754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-73462343559797790002012-07-31T17:00:36.189-05:002012-07-31T17:00:36.189-05:00Apidra currently has a free insulin program till D...Apidra currently has a free insulin program till Dec. 2012 (they extended it from April and may extend again) Our rx is written as needing just more than one vial a month so we get 2 and we automatically refill which is why I have about 10 vials of Apidra in my fridge! So, yes, refilling as soon as you can really helps to build that stockpile. :-)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490374648906561675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-3683315335487673502012-07-28T11:03:14.882-05:002012-07-28T11:03:14.882-05:00oxygen concentrator,
I agree with you! That'...oxygen concentrator, <br /><br />I agree with you! That's one of the reasons I think people should stockpile. <br /><br />I wrote about what a blessing it is to share with people in the previous post, Should You Stockpile Medical Supplies. <br /><br />The link is http://adventurezonetracy1918.blogspot.com/2012/07/should-you-stockpile-medical-supplies_23.htmlTracy1918https://www.blogger.com/profile/11192789929262055057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-57115096017168890082012-07-28T08:29:22.442-05:002012-07-28T08:29:22.442-05:00Awesome tips Tracey! Wish I had this when Joe was...Awesome tips Tracey! Wish I had this when Joe was first diagnosed. So helpful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-78780117958456068092012-07-28T04:25:22.768-05:002012-07-28T04:25:22.768-05:00stockpiling medical supplies is indeed a good thin...stockpiling medical supplies is indeed a good thing to do, but why not consider donating...?oxygen concentratorhttp://www.oxygenconcentratorstore.com/portable-oxygen-concentrators/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-28119708771005722792012-07-27T21:13:11.249-05:002012-07-27T21:13:11.249-05:00We used to run out of strips also. Last winter, w...We used to run out of strips also. Last winter, we were given a prescription for 350, and at our last visit we were bumped to 400 per month! Hopefully, we can begin our stockpiling!Redhead Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13316084224443188169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-20626768697799253482012-07-27T12:52:59.262-05:002012-07-27T12:52:59.262-05:00Love the tips...keep them coming!Love the tips...keep them coming!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05989684162887935990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-64669214479223748982012-07-27T11:09:30.689-05:002012-07-27T11:09:30.689-05:00Great advise! We don't really have trouble get...Great advise! We don't really have trouble getting supplies. I just order them through minimed as needed and I never ran into a problem. I am not sure if it's the way the doctor is writing the scripts, our insurance, or minimed that is great, or maybe all three, but we are very lucky and never have a problem getting what is needed. Insulin was a hassle for a while. The local pharmacy wanted the script worded just "so".Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07361096702591999799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-23597395109290430322012-07-27T09:43:29.365-05:002012-07-27T09:43:29.365-05:00Joanne,
1200 strips every 3 months. AMAZING! I&...Joanne,<br /><br />1200 strips every 3 months. AMAZING! I've never heard of anyone getting more than 900/month.Tracy1918https://www.blogger.com/profile/11192789929262055057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-18440486424825248692012-07-27T09:00:25.990-05:002012-07-27T09:00:25.990-05:00We also have our rx for the pod written that way. ...We also have our rx for the pod written that way. It really helps for the times you do have to change every two (or even one) days due to a kinked cannula or the insulin going bad.<br /><br />We have our strips rx for 1200 for three months. But that barely leaves us with extra, especially since we stopped using the dexcom. <br /><br />Good tips!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030783893373288244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-90615353342563904252012-07-26T19:49:01.941-05:002012-07-26T19:49:01.941-05:00i used to 'collect' supplies. now i have...i used to 'collect' supplies. now i have one big box of the stuff we need. so yes we stockpile too.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15199571808950027287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-52839482759585329272012-07-25T12:32:10.827-05:002012-07-25T12:32:10.827-05:00We stock pile as well for my hubby but not nearly ...We stock pile as well for my hubby but not nearly enough. Speaking of, I need to place an order, eek. Thanks for giving me the reminder of how important this is!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07361096702591999799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-56486619937663600032012-07-24T15:21:56.044-05:002012-07-24T15:21:56.044-05:00Stockpile? Heck, some may consider me a hoarder!!...Stockpile? Heck, some may consider me a hoarder!! The thought of running out or something happening before our next shipment comes is scary!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818861980843167968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-85834185430201947242012-07-23T09:59:55.597-05:002012-07-23T09:59:55.597-05:00I keep trying to stockpile, but we go through our ...I keep trying to stockpile, but we go through our entire alloted 300 strips each month! I am usually on Adam's last strip before the mail arrives with the next shipment. I'm thinking of buying some on ebay or something...Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05703099150939801754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-240376104715152912012-07-23T09:41:19.440-05:002012-07-23T09:41:19.440-05:00I stockpile as well. We have always have trouble g...I stockpile as well. We have always have trouble getting pods. We have extra of everything. Anything the insurance will pay for each month we always get. I also help other families out when we can. Its a very smart to stockpile you never know what will happen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690136269515774367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-44193080156809952492012-07-23T09:18:25.145-05:002012-07-23T09:18:25.145-05:00You bet I stockpile, you never know what will happ...You bet I stockpile, you never know what will happen.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137611120689810820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-42656398521661750332012-07-23T08:21:24.012-05:002012-07-23T08:21:24.012-05:00You better believe I stockpile :) I also sometimes...You better believe I stockpile :) I also sometimes think of not being able to get insulin/etc. It is a scary thing..Hope you are enjoying your summer!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14934596244945217384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370109946854261159.post-80370651545212455602012-07-20T20:52:23.689-05:002012-07-20T20:52:23.689-05:00I am so sorry for your loss. My dog will be 15 in...I am so sorry for your loss. My dog will be 15 in a couple of months, and I just cannot imagine life without her.Redhead Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13316084224443188169noreply@blogger.com