I met another Type 1 diabetic last evening who was on MDI and was leery of using the pump. His thoughts were that he already knew what he was doing and thought he was doing good enough…..however after less than 20 years as a diabetic he did mention that his feet would sometimes tingle….ruh roh….He also mentioned how he really doesn’t test but 1x a day or so.

I always try to push people to manage themselves much more tightly so as to stave off damage from long term highs…

He was interested in the CGMS but when he heard it was 235.00 a month, he said he couldn’t afford it. I thought to myself, wow…..guess what your true costs are gonna be as you go another few years with less than stellar control…the cost of diabetes is not just dollars, but also in life and limb.

Please, Please, Please…..do whatever it takes to gain control, and if you have to, work a second job to pay for your supplies,  find assistance somehow, somewhere, but don’t short yourself the absolute best care possible….This is your LIFE!!!!!!!! You won’t be handed another body if this one fails!!!!! Your loved ones deserve your best efforts possible…    Keep Going…

PEACE…..........

Wishing you more…..Bob

In the  next few weeks, parents across America will be worried about sending their little ones back to school. It will be even more scary for parents of a diabetic child. Now is the time for the parents of a diabetic child to be contacting their schools and setting up meetings with the administrators, teachers, coaches, substitute teachers, nurses and even the bus driver. Dont assume that any of them know anything about diabetes. You should also update your childs 504 plan (American Disabilities Act).

The JDRF has kits and help for how to build your childs 504 plan. You can go to www.jdrf.org .

You are your child’s best advocate, no one will look out for your child like you will….....

Keep going….........Cheers,    Bob