I sent my son at 7, he loved it!! He goes every year now, wouldn't miss it for the world. Parents are the ones with the problems :)
I agree with this and want to add that I've read somewhere that Novolog works better in the pump than Humalog. No idea why but something to...
Does he use a pouch for his pump? My 10 y/o will not wear his bracelet so I ordered a pump pouch with med alerts on it as well as his info inside...
us too!! Guess we are strange :)
Here is a great link to make your own if you are so inclined: http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=65461&highlight=sewing
I thought someone might have some thoughts or using it here. I inquired about this pump through Tandem Diabetes, it looks nice. I didn't get...
At the top of this page there is an ad for Nova Max, click it. I got one free. It came with a couple of each strip and I had the endo write a...
I would make a goodie bag with chap stick, lotion (sample size), add a nice chocolate truffle, etc. Something everyone needs in the winter. Avon...
My insurance is terrible as well and an endo's note for override only allows the pharmacy to dispense more, I still pay out of pocket for strips...
This and chills running up and down my spine. I feel tears swelling up....reality sucks! My fantasy world smashed! I too will begin carrying...
My son is 9 going on 10 (have to say that for him :)) thin, and fair complextion. We use the arms, legs and belly. He really prefers the arms...
I'm kind of late to chime in but what I NEEDED to hear: 1. Going grocery shopping should not change one bit. I remember that first trip to...
Another member's fabulous idea for caregivers: http://forums.childrenwithdiabetes.com/showthread.php?t=18860&highlight=school+tips
The others have given you good advice and I will only add that you should probably know your fast acting insulin duration. Is it gone in 2 hours?...
We love the pump, however, having options is so great. Will has gone untethered, switched to shots and fully pumps when he wants. The one thing...
I am so very sorry for the loss of your friend.
I talked to the Medtronic rep yesterday, she called to let me know our warranty was running out soon. We started talking about the Revel and I...
Congratulations!!! What a great accomplishment, I wish you all the best! (wish there was a "like" button)
Our 504 states "meter with student at all times, may test when needed". No, it is absolutely not acceptable to walk to the nurse's office -...
This makes no sense whatsoever. Glucagon is for lows, very lows, unconcious lows or stubborn lows as with a sickness when you might use a mini...
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