Hello, I'm a type 1 with Levemir and Apidra.... And I was a child with type 1 too, many years ago! So welcome from a French type 1. TuDiabetes is such a great help about diabetes. I hope your son is well. Have a nice sunday!

We are about 6 hours away from Pitts, PA.

hey Kim, no- not exactly. I had to give the Dex back after I completed the 8-week study. But during the 8 weeks, they gave me all the sensors I needed (and also all the pods and strips for the Omnipod, b/c I was required to use that for the study, too). I had to log info about what I ate, what my activity level was, etc. But it wasn't that difficult. They downloaded my data into this special computer program every 2 weeks. I did get to keep the Omnipod after the study, and I still have it in my closet. But they needed the Dex back so I went ahead and paid for one after I finished the study. I'm addicted to it!!
I really hope you can get one for him, one way or another!! I will keep my ears open and let you know if I hear of any opportunities!!

Hi Kim3! Thanks for the friend add!

Hey Kim! Saw your post on the Dexcom board. I use a Dex and love it. You're right, though- insurance companies are the worst with high deductible$$. I wanted to let you know that I was able to "try" a Dexcom for 8 weeks before I got one because I participated in an artificial pancreas study. They are doing a few of these studies around the country, I think. You could check the JDRF website or call your local JDRF chapter to find out- they would probably know. That way, your son could try the Dex and (have his sensors covered too) for a while, to see if you like it. Good luck!!!!

Hey Kim, my son was diagnosed the same weekend as yours - we were even in Ohio visiting family when we checked his blood sugar and saw the 516. Welcome to TuDiabetes!

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Oh and by the way my Type 1 daughter has given me 3 g-kids their pics are on my page.