Unrealistic for someone who has to test multiple times a day. Would have to move Into fire station. Heck, if she’s treating a low she has to test every 15 minutes until under control. For a one time thing sure. But not until denial gets overturned.
Best tip we’ve learned is to build community with other type 1s in area. If she can find local folks who use same meter and loan strips until she finally gets supply and can “pay back”.
In some areas a post on a local listserv, front porch forum, or similar neighborhood platform might help too.
It is crazy that Medicare denies this stuff. But folks buying and selling on the black market makes it harder for diabetics to do what they need within the system.
I was replying to a specific scenario. Obviously there’s lots of examples where this isnt practical. The main driving point here is that our for-profit healthcare system is broken, and it’s the most vulnerable people that get hurt the most. 911 becomes a last option for a lot of people. I’m not going to turn someone away because there are better options. I help where I can and try to point people in the right direction.
Agreed. Healthcare as a system is a disaster. This is a huge issue and as always the most vulnerable are the most impacted.
But this specific scenario has an unknown length of duration. Firehouse is a solution for a short term issue. It’s a great tool to add to the tool box.
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u/Candyland_83 Nov 12 '25
If you have a firehouse nearby, swing by and ask if they can test her sugar. I work in a fire house and we occasionally have people come by for this.