Good thing Cent is only insulin-resistant, and still has short-acting insulin and other medications to help regulate her blood sugar some, and is managing her diet. Usually her doctor's office is REALLY good about getting corrected prescriptions to the pharmacy; she spent some time on the phone getting it straightened out, and hopefully there won't be any similar issues going forward.
We are constantly having to call the Dr. to ask for scripts with minimally different wording. I would be willing to bet that we fans would put up with a lot more stuff as long you two and your families (9ignificent others, etc.) are OK. As long as you are alive and kicking we know that we will see more of the story. Nothing else really matters.
There are 57 of us who are DC Patrons, if we all raised our contributions by at least $5/month (I already did), it would put a decent dent in that $500/month prescription.
It just seems so wrong that critical meds are so expensive. There are some things where we as a society should do a better job of sharing the costs. Life sustaining meds like Cent needs to take would seem to be one of those things. Whether one can get the meds that help them stay alive shouldn't be based on one's ability to pay.
I don't post often, but I read most of the discussions and really appreciate Cent's and Rose's talents as artists and storytellers. Cent and Rose has given us such a beautiful gift by sharing their talents. Being a Patron feels like such a small way to say thank you for sharing something that brings so much enjoyment.
I have one that i take that's 1800 Canadian per shot. Good thing its only once a month. and Canada has decent healthcare. Also love the comics been following for a long time but this is my first time commenting. Keep up the great art and story!
I hope you are much better now Cent. Having the blood sugar out of limits can cause long term harm, so I hope this *never* happens again. To me it seems scary that you can be denied insulin because the insurance doesn't allow it in time.
I'm now at risk of type 2 diabetes as a side effect of hormone therapy for prostate cancer, so I try to reduce carbs and eat less. I lack the will power do as well as I would prefer. The cancer treatment, though, was carried out by the National Health Service, using radiotherapy machines that reminded me of Startrek med bay, not dependent on my personal wealth or the policies of an insurance company.
Starting with: I'm very glad it's getting straightened out. No one should have to wait for needed stuff .
At times like this, I'm very glad each of you has the other to rely on. You both help each other out. Friendships like that are priceless. Also at times like this, I'm very glad and content to have "Stick figure filler". I'm happy to wait for Cent to get stable and evened out.
It seems like it's always something this year..I spend most of the day waiting to see what new hell is going to be visited on us and I'm rarely disappointed.
Running out of anything is never good, especially diabetic supplies.
Here in the land of socialized medicine, you're only allowed to order a certain amount at a time and that was cut back during the 'scamdemic' and I ran out a couple of times.
When healthcare is rationed, that's when you find out what rationing means.
This discussion is about Cent's illness, and we don't want to be diverted. But I lost three good friends to Covid-19. Casual use of the term "scamdemic" makes me really sad for the person who uses it.
I had it as well. I make a distinction between the actual danger posed by this infectious disease, and the tool it's been turned into just to further blatant, aggressive power-grabs, authoritarian overreach, and political destabilization. It makes me VERY ANGRY that sources I formerly trusted to give me honest information have joined in the political theater.
That said, it sounds like the damn prescription STILL hasn't been corrected, but at least Cent has some time to get that hammered out before her supply runs out again.
I had Omicron about a month ago. (5 day on Aleve, lost sense of smell.)
I got most of my information from England. Dr. Cambell.
None of the local news was even close to accurate or unbiased.
I hope things go well for you Centcom, My Grandmother died from un-diagnosed diabetes. They figured it out after she went into a coma.
Wishing you all the best, and I thank you for all you do bringing these stories to life.
I once needed a work form filled out so I could get partial and sporadic time off, and could find no doctor who could fill it out correctly. I guess medical school explodes that part of the brain that fills out forms correctly?
IF ANYTHING CLOSE TO THIS HAPPENS AGAIN - PLEASE POST AN UPDATE!!!
I am sure there will be at least one (cough, cough) reader who would be able to forward you some money for an emergency supply of medication. Insulin, nitro, you know - the stuff that keeps you alive.
That's $50 each if two people contribute. $33.33 each for three people. $25 each for four people. You can see where I'm going with this...
I asked that you post an update if this happens, because I don't regularly re-read pages, so I might miss an Author's Note or something like that. I get a notification on my CF "dashboard" page when there's an update, and that's when I read a comic (unless I'm binging).
I have been on the wrong end of prescription SNAFUs (when I was on opiates for pain, try getting a refill or "bridge dose" without a valid Rx - the withdrawal was...not exactly fun). You guys have posted notes asking for help for Terri before. This goes for YOU too, Krissy - AND Mr. Black.
(I use your given names for emphasis - it's a thing I got used to in the military. 90% of the time - especially in professional settings - we go by last names (usernames on CF); but when we want to make a point, or discuss something more serious, or we're in an "office" (workplace) setting, we use given names. I extend this mindset to here, as it's a habit I find difficult to break.)
The scary thing about prescription SNAFU's is that the first two letters stand for "situation normal". It's FUBAR that we really hope to avoid. (Of course, they then came up with Charlie Foxtrot for when FUBAR isn't enough.) Let's hope for better than normal in the future.
I thought TARFU was Navy and BOHICA was just a related term instead of being in the same sequence. Charlie Foxtrot's relation to FUBAR was indicated by the meaning of Cluster FUBAR (as in cluster munition). By the way, have you ever seen the Private Snafu and Seamen Tarfu training/morale building films from World War II. You can find them on YouTube. They were designed to keep the attention of the men in the military (some might consider them slightly NSFW today), if you know what I mean.
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“Why does Terri have three legs in the last panel?”
I'm so glad your prescriptions are sorted. I am diabetic (type 1, I have an insulin pump) and I asked my doctor to prescribe more units/day than I actually use. This has allowed me to build up a little bit of a buffer for when things like your recent snafu happens. As far as costs go, they're INSANE. When I took my current job, I naturally signed up for my employer's insurance because I was on Medicaid while unemployed. I found out from their "insurance" when I tried to get my insulin refilled and my pump supplies "oh, we don't reimburse diabetic supplies." I had to pay for my own stuff 100% for a year ($1200/mo for insulin alone). I almost quit my job after about three months of that. I told them "I can't afford to work for you", but fortunately by then, they liked my work and offered a pay bump to cover my expenses.
Sorry for the long post. TL;DR - I've been where you were, and feel for ya Centcomm!
I'm very hesitant to post this, as its already been said that Cent manages her diet... I've had Type II Diabetes for over 10 years,
and also have COPD.
Here in the U.K. meds cost pocket change by comparison, but it's still a hassle when scripts get messed up.
2 years ago I discovered the Keto diet and Intermittant Fasting. I'm now down 70 pounds on my original weight, off all meds, although I do keep an 'Emergency Pack' in the kitchen cupboard, and I'm a damn sight more likely to see 70 than I was (I'm 63).,,
I'm not offering this info as a panacea, simply pointing out that it has been of help to me. I happen to work in the NHS (not as medical staff) and know of at least 4 other people in my NHS Trust who've benefited from Keto and I.F.
hope you are still fine, Cent *hugs*
It just seems so wrong that critical meds are so expensive. There are some things where we as a society should do a better job of sharing the costs. Life sustaining meds like Cent needs to take would seem to be one of those things. Whether one can get the meds that help them stay alive shouldn't be based on one's ability to pay.
I don't post often, but I read most of the discussions and really appreciate Cent's and Rose's talents as artists and storytellers. Cent and Rose has given us such a beautiful gift by sharing their talents. Being a Patron feels like such a small way to say thank you for sharing something that brings so much enjoyment.
I'm now at risk of type 2 diabetes as a side effect of hormone therapy for prostate cancer, so I try to reduce carbs and eat less. I lack the will power do as well as I would prefer. The cancer treatment, though, was carried out by the National Health Service, using radiotherapy machines that reminded me of Startrek med bay, not dependent on my personal wealth or the policies of an insurance company.
At times like this, I'm very glad each of you has the other to rely on. You both help each other out. Friendships like that are priceless. Also at times like this, I'm very glad and content to have "Stick figure filler". I'm happy to wait for Cent to get stable and evened out.
Take care, Cent and Rose! You guys rock!
Running out of anything is never good, especially diabetic supplies.
Here in the land of socialized medicine, you're only allowed to order a certain amount at a time and that was cut back during the 'scamdemic' and I ran out a couple of times.
When healthcare is rationed, that's when you find out what rationing means.
Additionally, the limitations on medication quantities is NOT confined to socialized medicine. Insurance companies do exactly the same thing.
That said, it sounds like the damn prescription STILL hasn't been corrected, but at least Cent has some time to get that hammered out before her supply runs out again.
I had Omicron about a month ago. (5 day on Aleve, lost sense of smell.)
I got most of my information from England. Dr. Cambell.
None of the local news was even close to accurate or unbiased.
I hope things go well for you Centcom, My Grandmother died from un-diagnosed diabetes. They figured it out after she went into a coma.
Wishing you all the best, and I thank you for all you do bringing these stories to life.
IF ANYTHING CLOSE TO THIS HAPPENS AGAIN - PLEASE POST AN UPDATE!!!
I am sure there will be at least one (cough, cough) reader who would be able to forward you some money for an emergency supply of medication. Insulin, nitro, you know - the stuff that keeps you alive.
I asked that you post an update if this happens, because I don't regularly re-read pages, so I might miss an Author's Note or something like that. I get a notification on my CF "dashboard" page when there's an update, and that's when I read a comic (unless I'm binging).
(I use your given names for emphasis - it's a thing I got used to in the military. 90% of the time - especially in professional settings - we go by last names (usernames on CF); but when we want to make a point, or discuss something more serious, or we're in an "office" (workplace) setting, we use given names. I extend this mindset to here, as it's a habit I find difficult to break.)
“Why does Terri have three legs in the last panel?”
< … Nope. That wasn’t it. …>. ^_^
Sorry for the long post. TL;DR - I've been where you were, and feel for ya Centcomm!
and also have COPD.
Here in the U.K. meds cost pocket change by comparison, but it's still a hassle when scripts get messed up.
2 years ago I discovered the Keto diet and Intermittant Fasting. I'm now down 70 pounds on my original weight, off all meds, although I do keep an 'Emergency Pack' in the kitchen cupboard, and I'm a damn sight more likely to see 70 than I was (I'm 63).,,
I'm not offering this info as a panacea, simply pointing out that it has been of help to me. I happen to work in the NHS (not as medical staff) and know of at least 4 other people in my NHS Trust who've benefited from Keto and I.F.
Regards,
Eli...