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Insulin dependent type 2 diabetes refill policies and visit frequency conflict

April 6, 2026r/FamilyMedicine

In r/FamilyMedicine, a physician describes patient backlash when insulin refills are tied to follow up visits, highlighting the tension between safety monitoring and perceptions of revenue seeking.

Had an older Insulin Dependent Type 2 Diabetic call in for an insulin refill.
She hadn't been seen in 8+ months.
She threw the world's biggest fit, and said we were only after her money.
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