New Diagnosis & New Treatment Plan

Treatment
#1

So… after two years of wishing for access to an insulin pump it seems my dream is coming true. I was at the clinic today, and they are submitting paperwork so I can get an insulin pump. I cannot believe it is happening! I am so excited! I hope nothing snags things. My latest and 5th diagnosis is type one weird. Well not exactly, but something like that.

I contacted my insurance and Animas. I filled out forms and had my endo fax a form to Animas. Because I live in Canada, my province has a program that will cover the cost of the pump and give me an allowance for supplies. I have to keep receipts in case they audit me.

I called around to about ten pharmacies inquiring about the prices of supplies. Thought I found a bargain when they told me 10 cartidges/resevoirs was $43.99 but when I got there, they were not. They were $75. Found them cheaper elsewhere. Waiting for pump to ship before I buy resevoirs and tubing, etc.

I can’t share my excitement with my friends and family… at least I can here. My start date is 1st week of December and not saline start. Real deal. Woohoo!

Fingers x’d, SD

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#2

oooh how exciting!!! hope everything goes smoothly.

i am very jealous over here, in the land of budget cuts for every social programme in the country so politicians can line their pockets…viva españa!

#3

Thank you. Sorry everyone cannot have access. It’s pretty expensive even with the gov’t help so I likely won’t be saving for holidays abroad or a house any time soon. :confused: heh… still excited.

#4

so you should be!! yeee! i bet you can t wait for november to be finished!

#5

Mega congratulations! Hope this turns out to be a game changer for you, as it has for so many. :sunglasses:

#6

Total game changer. Not feeling like a zombie anymore. I’m feeling almost human, again. Thanks for the well-wishes! (I started early on my own. Endo not mad at me. I don’t advise anyone else to do this, by the way.)

#7

LOL. I started insulin on my own, though I followed up with the doc as soon as I could. :wink:

#8

I had to start on my own, too. Doc refused to teach me. Said pharmacist would show me how. Ha!

#9

Well, I was changing docs right about that same time. The new one is a keeper.