Yesterday we had our appointment at the Diabetes Clinic to look at pumps. Maura had really looked forward to this. Although she does great with her shots now, she has always wanted a pump. So we had a class to explain how they work, take a look at different kinds and to pick one out.
We picked out this one: http://medgadget.com/archives/img/one-touch-ping.jpg
Maura picked a blue one :)
We tried out inserting a site, the little cannula that goes under the skin to deliver insulin. It's very small but never the less, our girl does not like change. Lots of crying involved but we got through it. In the end, we are still moving ahead. It will just take a little time to get used to something new again. She is o.k. with it and realizes it will be better to do that every three days, then 4-5 shots a day. For us, we know that long term studies show better health for diabetics who use pumps. So, pending insurance approval, we'll be getting one in the mail in 2 weeks- a few months. Overall it went well and once we get our pump we'll go back to the clinic for classes.
Tomorrow is an appt. with our Ped. Endo, so another trip into the big city :) A lot of driving this week but that's ok.
blessings
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