Diabetic riders
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Road Captain
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From: Near Raleigh N.C.
My wife's been on the Omni Pod for about 2 years now, it's worked out pretty well. The biggest problem was getting through to someone at BC/BS who would approve the Pod and the equipment. Not cheap, but a whole lot better than 4-5 shots a day + the necessary finger sticks.
I had bypass surgery in July 08 that fulfilled all my deductables so my pump was free plus all supplies free until this coming Oct. Then the usual copay thru BCBS.
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Road Captain
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From: Near Raleigh N.C.
Once you start insulin and see your blood sugars come down AND you start to feel so much better....then you'll kick yourself in the *** for not doing it sooner. I once swore I would never take shots too..Stick around a while man...
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From: Western Washington
Damn, so165, you`re playin' with fire with Blood Sugar that high. Just my .02cts worth...
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From: Maryland
had it for 15 years! wrecked my company truck 8 years ago and went on the pump and loved it! unfortunatly my insurance sucks and can't afford my share of the supplies I need for the pump so I am back to injecting myself 5 times a day! (it sucks when in the hard financial times the only thing I can cut back to save money is heath related!)
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Yea been on insulin for 20 years. I struggled from time to time , until I saw a very wise MD. First thing he told me is "Don't let diabetes control you, YOU control the diabetes." There is nothing I can't do, Just carry my bag of "goodies" eat on time, and I always carry a sugar "hit" with me just in case.
One road trip we were in the saddle for 13 hours the first day, went fine.
Most important thing I do is take the time to tell EVERYBODY I ride with, is that I am diabetic and ask them to watch out for symptoms of low sugar, it only takes a few minutes and most people are interested about the condition.
One road trip we were in the saddle for 13 hours the first day, went fine.
Most important thing I do is take the time to tell EVERYBODY I ride with, is that I am diabetic and ask them to watch out for symptoms of low sugar, it only takes a few minutes and most people are interested about the condition.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Upstate NY
Been a type II for over 12 years now. No problems with riding, since I take pills for it. My Doc says it will probably get worse in the future. I'll go for the pump when this happens. Right now it's under control.
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I was the same way was traveling down south and my blood went to 600 and was told that you may not make it. The next 24 hours will tell the story but you need to be prepared to meet the big ride in the sky
Don't play with your life to many rides left the shots or the pump are not bad
I have the pump how for over 4 years
I was the same way was traveling down south and my blood went to 600 and was told that you may not make it. The next 24 hours will tell the story but you need to be prepared to meet the big ride in the sky
Don't play with your life to many rides left the shots or the pump are not bad
I have the pump how for over 4 years
Road Master
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From: Massachusetts
Get it under control now buddy or you will pay for it later..believe me please.
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