tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191128400524019706.post8766190580976174116..comments2024-03-22T05:18:23.597-04:00Comments on Kayla's Life Notes: Not A JokeKayla O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09677392507125490960noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191128400524019706.post-10814007900697861612012-01-30T11:12:52.217-05:002012-01-30T11:12:52.217-05:00I am a new reader to your blog, I have been a type...I am a new reader to your blog, I have been a type 1 diabetic for 22 years and do not have an insulin pump by choice and have researched the dispensing device very thoroughly.. I'm a 26 yr old female who also faced non stop obstacles with this disease and can relate to your frustrations. <br /><br />I have been through countless endocrinologists and dieticians due to the fact the medical field chooses to hire self absorbed, insensitive doctors who only care about the steady pay cheque. <br /><br />Moving on, the stipulations that are behind this device is to my personal opinion unrealistic, due to the fact anything can trigger an issue to our health , have it be: Illness, stress, high insulin intake and much more. So having that said the government thinks by bullying you to be unrealistically aware of every little thing is ridiculous. <br /><br />Here is my advice to you, unfortunatley the rules and regulations that is detailed in fine print for this device is government created and what they say goes. But know they don't control your life, there are alternative options, if by chance they do decide to take it away then take the time before they address that choice to self educate yourself with penlet needles and insulin types, at first new situations are overwhelming but this gives you the opportunity to make and adjust your decisions with your disease.<br /><br />I also have other medical issues:<br />-thyroid disease<br />-gastroparesis<br />-acid reflux<br />-celiac disease<br />-lactose intolerant<br /><br />None of the above gets me down either, I am a healthy mother of a 3 year old son, who has graduated college several times for different careers and now are a successful makeup artist.<br /><br />Diabetes isn't the end, its just the beginning of your journey.<br />If you ever have any questions or concerns or are interested in personal experiences then feel free to ask me.<br /><br />Tamara85Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191128400524019706.post-19487540788210965142012-01-25T23:24:21.924-05:002012-01-25T23:24:21.924-05:00They can't take shit away from you. It's y...They can't take shit away from you. It's your pump.<br /><br />Your 'educators' sound like a bunch of clowns.Hank Devoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04156974499788699079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191128400524019706.post-12339322200026245322012-01-23T16:48:01.873-05:002012-01-23T16:48:01.873-05:00I guess I don't understand why they can threat...I guess I don't understand why they can threaten to take away your pump. In the US if you purchase it, it's yours. The insurance company will pay for only a part of it. I'm sorry you had some problems with the doctors.<br /><br />I've been lucky in the 46 years of being a diabetic. My doctors have allowed me to be in control of my diabetes. If I need help, then I call them. I don't see an endocrinologist or diabetic education nurse.<br /><br />I also don't have a pump nor do I want one. I'm glad you're doing good with yours.LRMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670715983949140434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191128400524019706.post-47957559754632511632012-01-23T16:14:46.920-05:002012-01-23T16:14:46.920-05:00I just stumbled across your blog while on facebook...I just stumbled across your blog while on facebook. I loved reading it and completly understand where you are coming from. Although I am not a diabetic myself, I do have a 4-year-old daughter who is. I think that reading some of your stories to her would be helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191128400524019706.post-67828685412168532412012-01-23T15:32:45.921-05:002012-01-23T15:32:45.921-05:00So frustrating, especially when the majority of th...So frustrating, especially when the majority of them aren't even diabetics themselves!!!Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191128400524019706.post-26295697010860696632012-01-23T13:53:18.274-05:002012-01-23T13:53:18.274-05:00If it's any consolation, they won't give m...If it's any consolation, they won't give me a pump<br /><br />because my A1C is too high<br /><br />they won't give me a device that'll give me better control of my diabetes because I don't have good control of my diabetes.<br /><br />Oh, okay.Hannshttp://professorsquid.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.com