Hello again Sean. The real tragedy in my view is that the SDA Clinic is
supposed to be a Christian-based clinic; and from our years of dealing with
them, I know for a fact that some of the people who work there do take their
faith seriously -- from the SDA point-of-view, of course. However, like so
many other modern Christian institutions, they feel that by giving their
little 10% to charitable medical cases, they have done their Christian duty
in the eyes of God. Not! Such people place commercialism before their
God-mandated Christian compassion.

When you say you spend about $300 for six bottles of test strips, I am
assuming that you mean for six 50-count bottles, which is about what they go
for here. I know for a fact that 100-count boxes -- which includes two
50-count bottles -- goes for just over $100 each. On the other hand, if you
are saying that you actually pay $300 for six 100-count bottles, you are
really getting a good deal, and I would be very happy if I were you.

Insurance companies are all scams as far as I am concerned. I have looked
into this issue before, and it is a known fact that like any other worldly
business, insurance companies are in business to make money. It's all about
juggling ratios and percentages. I have read that some insurance companies
have an unstated practice/policy of accepting new clients who are in good
health, and who they feel will rarely get sick. After all, it is from
healthy people that insurance companies make the most money.

On the other hand, I have read of insurance companies which deny policies to
people who have a long history of health-related issues. That is undoubtedly
why they are so strict when it comes to diabetics. Such a long-term illness
is a money loser for insurance companies. But, regardless of the scam that's
involved, my daughter does save money through her current policy with her
employer.

Your policy sounds a bit tricky, just like my daughter's. Some items and
services are covered, while others are not. She also pays about $10-$20 per
visit, and a small price for the items that are covered, but as I said, the
overall scheme of insurance companies is to make money, and lots of it. I
still feel that they should pay for all of her test strips, as well as the
insulin and other medical supplies.



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