"I wished there was more help for teens with type 1 diabetes here in Miami, Fl. The public school system isn't trained or educated enough about this desease and children are denied and discriminated. I've been having issues with my…"
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Fighting for Stephany
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Gastric Bypass. When is too young too young?
Started this discussion. Last reply by MyBustedPancreas Jun 18, 2011. 17 Replies 0 Likes
In our last endo appt, the doctor told my 14 yr. old child to get Gastric Bypass. Yes my child is a bit over weight but exercise and carb. counting has helped her loose a total of 37pds. in 4 months.…Continue
Why can't type 2 insulin dependent diabetics get an Insulin pump if they take multiple shots?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Suftroml Dec 25, 2010. 69 Replies 0 Likes
Why the unfairness? Type 2's dependents on insulin every day should be approved pumps. If they get multiple shots daily than the pump would serve the same purpose. It also would give better glucose…Continue
Does anyone have Florida Medicaid
Started Nov 15, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
The political aspect of the Medicaid system is shameful.Continue
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Fighting for Stephany replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Legal group working for better school care for kids with diabetes' in the group parents of kids with Type 1Fighting for Stephany posted a status"Will this a1c change how type 2's fall into the criteria to qualify for insulin pump therapy, will it help or cause more hasle?"
Fighting for Stephany replied to BadMoonT2's discussion 'ADA lowers A1C targets for T2, will this change your A1C goals and/or choice of therapy?'"This doesn't really make a difference because when it comes down to treatments it's basically up to the person and the knowledge of the medical proffecion. When it goes down to it the change doesn't matter."
Fighting for Stephany replied to Gayle Kodimer Mckenna's discussion 'how long do you wear your inset?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"My daughter uses hers for about 3 to 4 days deppending on her high's and the need to change her sites. We extend it a bit due to medicaid only covering 10 a month for infusions and cartriges. I check it periodically and if nothing is wrong I…"
Fighting for Stephany replied to Kristy S's discussion 'Discrimination of Type 2 Diabetics ???'"That needs to be adressed by the medical proffecion."
Fighting for Stephany replied to Kristy S's discussion 'Discrimination of Type 2 Diabetics ???'"There is a misconception about Type 2 Diabetics, the medical proffesion consider's it a fat people desease. That only obese people get it. Not true my mom weighs 140 lbs. and has it and she's not obese. Everyone gets discriminated at some…"
Fighting for Stephany replied to simsonay's discussion 'What's the best case to carry the Animas Ping?' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"I got my daughter a Nathans runners pak at Sports Authority, it comes in many different colors and they cost 20.00 dollars. She wears it all the time and she loves it because she cant feel the bulk of her pump and it's comfortable enough. Look…"
Fighting for Stephany replied to silver's discussion 'Insulin pump denial'"I know that process is really stressful and the insurances love to give run arounds and deny approvals for pumps. It took us several years for my daughter to get hers, I pushed and huffed and puffed with her endo for it, and got it approved. She has…"
Fighting for Stephany replied to Emily Coles's discussion 'Legal group working for better school care for kids with diabetes' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"How do we parents advocate for our children in a system that doen't work for them or in their favor. I advocate for 2 children with health issues, one is diabetic and the other a chronic severe asthmatic with middle lobe syndrome. I live in…"
Fighting for Stephany commented on Penny R.'s group 'parents of kids with Type 1'"I have a 15 year old daughter who is type 1 diabetic for the past 9 yrs. My question is can it affect sleep? Mine has alot of problems sleeping and staying asleep. I have spoken to pediatrician and she said not to worry about it. But when she wakes…"
Fighting for Stephany replied to Jigga's discussion 'Thinking about getting rid of my pump' in the group Pumping Our Insulin"I understand where you are coming from, my child who was diagnosed at age 6 went thru alot of shots, now she's 15 and was put on the pump it will be 1 year on June 9th. To us it has been a godsend, but the deppance is there. I control as much…"
brokenpole left a comment for Fighting for Stephany"Happy Birthday, Fighting for Stephany!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Parth A. Eubanks-Leach replied to Fighting for Stephany's discussion 'Education for a diabetic child' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"I would suggest that it be made VERY clear to the child that the technology in question be used during school hours ONLY for D purposes. Have it put in a 504 that the form of technology is for this reason. Make it clear to the school that you will…"
Fighting for Stephany added a discussion to the group parents of kids with Type 1
Education for a diabetic child
How much benefit can a child have from including technology in their plans. How can parents get helpfor it.
Fighting for Stephany commented on Penny R.'s group 'parents of kids with Type 1'"Does anyone know how I can get help with technology help for my daughter so she can keep up with school. Im trying to save forr an Ipad."
Fighting for Stephany left a comment for Gary Z"Her birthday is coming up on valentines day and I would like get her some thing us
useful."
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- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- some guidence and support
- Date diagnosed
- June 5, 2001
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- 6.5
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- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Animas Ping
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Fighting for an Insulin Pump
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 10:27am 11 Comments 0 Likes
My daughter was diagnosed at age 6 and was put on insulin and oral meds, she's now 13 years old and the battle for a
pump started in 2005 and still they refuse to put her on it. We reached one mile stone she got approved fro the CGM
today, but still no pump. Wow what has to happen for this to be done. Shes tired of shots and constant pricking, her
fingers hurt all the time and have black dots on them. Can't the doctors realize the pain our children feel. Life has to get better,… Continue
Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 3:05am on February 14, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Fighting for Stephany. I wish for you a most wonderful day. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!
- At 1:01am on February 14, 2012, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Fighting for Stephany!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 10:25am on June 5, 2011,
Robyn said… - Thanks for the message. Pump? Nah.....not for me. Too chicken :) Maybe the OmniPod someday. Hope you have a good day.
- At 2:17pm on May 19, 2011,
Jigger said… - I haven't heard from her yet but I just posted yesterday so I'm hoping she'll send me an email. I hate that I have an extra pump just laying around. . . .
Thanks!
- At 2:14pm on March 26, 2011, Doris D said…
- At 8:29am on February 14, 2011, Doris D said…
- At 4:39am on February 14, 2011,
lotsofshots said… - Hi there, I hope you have a really happy Birthday today, one of the best!
- At 1:42pm on December 9, 2010,
Gerri said… - I'm so sorry for the battle you're waging for her pump. Ridiculous! I wish I knew what to tell you. What are the doctors' objections? You could try contacting the pump reps directly & ask for their advice. They'll know who the doctors are in your area who prescribe pumps.
- At 7:16pm on December 2, 2010,
Amy said… - thats weird that he'll approve for your neighbor but not you. Perhaps you can ask her pediatrician and see if she can suggest someone better?
- At 7:07pm on December 2, 2010, Amy said…
- Perhaps you can see your neighbor's daughter's endo????
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