Hi Sheila,
Its nice to meet someone who like myself - has gone through all the different treatment strategies and trials of being a lifer as a diabetic so to speak. I was diagnosed in 1961 at the age of 8. Boiled my glass syringe albeit on a stovetop, had to have Dad sharpen the needles that were used over and over and over again. Hollow spaces in my thighs from using beef and pork insulin products over and over again and the list goes on. I can remember sitting on the counch for an hour getting up the courage to give myself my daily shot. I also remember the tablets and 10 drops of urine in the vial to test my sugar via the urine. It was always so frustrating that I just stopped testing when I was about 12. I also have no complications, 2 beautiful children without this disease and can honestly say I’m blessed. I started the CGM Minimed system (have already been pumping for about 10 - 15 years - I’ve forgotten really how long!) and can share your frustration over the Minimed help line. One good thing about being diabetic is you learn how to be your own advocate real fast. Anway - saw your post and thought I should share. Great to meet you!!
Linda
