Thinking about the pump
Ok so I've been diabetic for 2 years I'm 14 and I really want the insulin pump. Here in NB my insurance won't cover it, but I found one close for 500$ which is a good deal. I went to a training session back in November 2011 and they put a pump on me so I could see what it's like. I loved it and I haven't stopped bugging for the pump since. I tend to miss some needles but c'mon I'm a teenager what do you expect. So I'm going to pick up the pump in a week but first my mom has to call my endo to make sure it's all good with her. Do you think she will have a problem with me buying a used one? Do you think she will let me go on it? My biggest concern is whether I'll be actually using it before school starts in 4 weeks. For all you pump users, how long should I expect to wait before I will be on and using my pump? My endo and dietician said that I have to have my diabetes in good control first, so I'm scared they won't let me go on it :( and I REALLY want to. What do you guys think?
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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on -
You can change from mg/dl to mmol w/ the "settings"
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Permalink Reply by mikep on -
I think you can set to whatever you want. BTW - I'm not trying to "sell" mine to you. Be happy to give it to you at no cost. Both of mine work. I switched to the Omnipod, that's why I don't use anymore. Not sure how I feel about someone selling you one for $500.
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Permalink Reply by Marie B on -
we are not allowed to sell or give away prescriptions items here, sorry!
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Permalink Reply by mikep on
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Ok Marie - so how do you suggest I proceed? I'd like to help out a fellow T1.
Emmy - feel free to message me and we can discuss.
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Permalink Reply by Emmy on -
marie, i really want to go on the pump. how can i get one? my insurance wont cover any of it not even the supplies my mom called and tried to argue with them, it was a no go.
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Permalink Reply by Marie B on
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I think it's better if the endo calls them. the endo has to be recommending pump therapy for you, at least that's how I believe it works in the US.
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Permalink Reply by Emmy on
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my insurance company wont cover it what so ever, and i will never get the pump if i cant get one that i can afford.
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Permalink Reply by TuDiabetes Administration on -
Just a reminder about our policy on the sale or giveaway of prescription items,
“... we cannot allow the exchange, sale or giveaway of items that require a prescription from a licensed practitioner (such as a doctor, dentist, ophthalmologist or optometrist) in our communities. Examples of prescription items include but are not limited to: insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies and insulin. Any prescription items listed for sale, exchange or giveaway by any member will be deleted.”
We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association (http://www.cr3diabetes.org), which accepts unexpired glucometer and insulin pump supplies, or Insulin For Life USA (www.insulinforlifeusa.org) which accepts donated supplies for Medtronic insulin pumps and unexpired vials of insulin. These groups have existing protocols for handling these items and how they need to be sent to people who need them. You can read the entire Terms of Use here: http://tudiabetes.com/notes/Terms_of_Use
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