#insulin dependent

[type1thais]

Introduction:

I'm Thais, 25 yr old type 1 diabetic and LBK amputee because of complications related to diabetes. I workout, eat better and monitor my sugar

[thoughtsbysteph]

Hi guys!! So I won't subject you to the tears that I was shedding on Snapchat (albeit happy tears), but I talked to my Medtronic rep last night about their pump and the financial concerns that I had (I've already checked out Tandem and holy shit it's expensive). He got back to me this morning after running my insurance through, and the total out-of-pocket cost WOULD HAVE BEEN nearly $2,300. But Medtronic also offers financial relief for those who fall under a certain income bracket, and since I am making less than 50k a year, 90% of my out-of-pocket cost is covered. Guys, I will only owe $240. This is such a huge win that I have no words. I've been struggling for so long. I will no longer have to deal with the terrible highs and lows, the morning/afternoon/ evening sickness, the worry of whether I have too little or too much insulin. For the first time in my life, I'm going to be able to live my life without my autoimmune disease calling the shots. For once, I'll be able to feel like a normal human being again -- something that I haven't felt like since the age of eleven.

[pernlover]

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This thing is currently showing 40% coupon. You do have to click add coupon. If anyone wants to help with a battery for my insulin pump.

[nonrecreational]

Canada purchased Humalog VS. America purchased Humalog. Differences? Price.

CAN: 36 CAD (~$26 USD)

USA: $343 (~484 CAD)

Little bitter? Hard to swallow? It isn't until it's personal.

[tanika333]

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[panickingmarvel]

November Diabetes Challenge Days 1&2

Day 1:

Hello strange world, I am Trista, or otherwise known on this website as panickingmarvel. I am interested in reading, writing, music, and anything Marvel related. You'll probably learn more about me throughout this challenge :)

Day 2:

I have type 1, and have for 5 years.

[bonedeathbeth]

As a child I was told I wasn’t allowed a piercing because of my type 1 diabetes. Felt a bit left out all because my family were just not in the know! But now at the ripe age of 22 iv just went and got myself my first piercing and I’m absolutely in love!

[mia-fruitbat-blog]

I was walking down the beach with my best friend when I started to feel low. My dexcom said I was 125 and dropping. I noticed that I had 12 units on board. I turned to my friend and said “I need to turn back and drink all the juices I brought with me my pump gave me 12 units of insulin.” She immediately started running back to our beach towels. I ripped my pump site off and squeezed where it was until it started bleeding to maybe get some of the 12 units out. My other friend came running down the beach with three juice boxes. I got back to the towel and drank more juice. I was shaking and felt like I was passing out. I took the glucagon out of my bag. My friend was going to give it to me but he seemed a little confused and explaining to him how to use it seemed like too much effort at the time because I felt like I was going to pass out any second. I gave the glucagon shot while my dexcom alerted that I was 45 with both arrows dropping down. Then it just started alerting Low. I was terrified. All three of us got in the car called 911 and started driving toward the nearest place with doctors. An ambulance was on its way to meet us but we didn’t really know where we were. I was drinking a bottle of ginger ale and I was on the phone with my boyfriend. I started crying because I really thought I was going to die. I tested my blood sugar a few times and my meter read error 5 which is the same thing I get when I test a Diet Coke. My numbers started to come back up. The next time I tested it didn’t say error 5 it said 132, then 192, then 260 and then 347. We got to the healthcare clinic which was over an hour away from the beach. I sat there checking my blood until all of the insulin was out of my system. I had called the diabetes educator from the hospital where I was diagnosed and she got in contact with my doctor. After the 12 units wore off I started with my basal of tresiba and shots again. I’m scared to put my pump back on.