That this diabetic thing is a very confusing thing, I say this like I was diagnosed yesterday, but no I was diagnosed 17years and 4 months ago. To me it seems that everyday is a different obstical that I am more than willing to take on. Everyday I awake excited to see what the day will bring me. Since beginning my omnipod I have become so much closer to my diabetes. I feel as though I am the one now in controll. Unlike before when I was guessing what I needed. I soon found the best doctor for me, she is understanding, straight to the point, and so helpful. The doctor I saw before her was uneducated in the world of diabetes and had no idea what she was telling me. Soon after finding my new doctor I began to understand so much more clearly what I needed to do to better myself. Then I got my A1C of 9.1 when I first saw this doctor, she didn’t make me feel bad or stupid for not taking care of myself, but gave me all I need to know to improve myself. Three months later my A1C went down to 8.4 still being on MDI, then three months later back up to 9.2. So I was determined to figure the best option for me. I was totally against the whole pump concept. I HATE needles and the tubing and all that the pump required I was scared. Then I soon found the omni pod and wanted it right then and there. I asked my doctor and she was totally for the pod. So here begins my journey of getting my pod, which is relatively short from others stories. I sent my papers to omnipod they called and said. " all of your information has been sent to the insurance company, now we just wait for thier response which can take about a week." The next day I get a call from omnipod saying they have shipped my start up kit. My insure company apparently has great benefits, and everything was covered. About a week later I recieve my kit and set my appointment to start my new life. September 8th 2008 I had my appointment with the " pump lady" who told me all she knew, asked if I had any questions then said " lets get you started"
Wow within 30 min I was officially using an insulin pump. How exciting!!! I then had a endo appt in 3 months and on 12/18/08 my A1C was down to 6.5 I dont think it has ever been that low, I was so excited about starting a new, happier, healthier life. Thanks to omnipod, my doctor who believed in me and my family.
Thanks to everyone at TU D
you are all family in one way or another