Help Diana get a Bl Sugar Monitor!
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Hello. I am Diana Phillips. I have had type 1 diabetes or what is known as juvenile diabetes for many years. Over the years my diabetes has gotten more and more difficult to control. It runs dangerously high and low without warning, either of which puts me at high risk of stroke or coma.
My doctor recommends that I get on an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor because these devices are much more precise in controlling blood sugar. Even though insurance covers a portion, the remaining cost is way beyond my budget. My family and friends suggested that I come onto GoFundMe to ask for assistance.
I would be grateful for any support that anyone feels inclined to give. It would make a huge difference in the quality of my life and it would greatly reduce the risk of a diabetic coma or stroke.
Thank you for your time.
Many blessings,
Diana
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Details:
I have been a type 1 or juvenile diabetic since I was 19 years old. This type of diabetes is autoimmune and does not respond to diet or lifestyle changes like adult type 2 does. Over the years it has gotten progressively worse which is common. I have been taking 4 insulin shots per day and testing my blood sugar multiple times a day for many years.
In the last few years it has become what medical professionals call “brittle” diabetes. It is quite variable and difficult to control. I can eat the same things and take the same amount of insulin and end up way out of range. There are many times that, without warning, my blood sugar goes extremely high and puts me at risk of a stroke. Then at other times it will crash, going too low, putting me at risk of going unconscious and not waking up. It can be quite frightening and of course, debilitating. After a high or low I am exhausted, am very shakey all over, experience vision changes, get a bad headach, have trouble concentrating, experience digestive upset and can do nothing but rest.
My doctor wants me to get on an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor. Most people do much better on the pump so far as controlling their blood sugar because of how it delivers the insulin.
The glucose monitor tells you your blood sugar every 5 minutes and keeps a record so you can understand what is going on better and make adjustments. It beeps when you are out of range, too high or too low. This would be invaluable to me in everyday life and especially at night while sleeping because it would wake me up and allow me to adjust my medicine or eat to prevent a coma or not waking up.
The co-pays of these devices and supplies run far beyond my budget.
I have always been quite independent and do not like to ask for help. But several close friends have reassured me that it is important to reach out and allow help at times… as important as being the one to help.
I believe in paying it forward and know that we are all on this planet together and our purpose is often to help each other.
If your heart resonates to help, I am truly grateful. And if you do nothing more than send a nice thought or prayer my way, I appreciate it very much.
Much Love and Light,
Diana :)
My doctor recommends that I get on an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor because these devices are much more precise in controlling blood sugar. Even though insurance covers a portion, the remaining cost is way beyond my budget. My family and friends suggested that I come onto GoFundMe to ask for assistance.
I would be grateful for any support that anyone feels inclined to give. It would make a huge difference in the quality of my life and it would greatly reduce the risk of a diabetic coma or stroke.
Thank you for your time.
Many blessings,
Diana
Below are more details if you are interested
Details:
I have been a type 1 or juvenile diabetic since I was 19 years old. This type of diabetes is autoimmune and does not respond to diet or lifestyle changes like adult type 2 does. Over the years it has gotten progressively worse which is common. I have been taking 4 insulin shots per day and testing my blood sugar multiple times a day for many years.
In the last few years it has become what medical professionals call “brittle” diabetes. It is quite variable and difficult to control. I can eat the same things and take the same amount of insulin and end up way out of range. There are many times that, without warning, my blood sugar goes extremely high and puts me at risk of a stroke. Then at other times it will crash, going too low, putting me at risk of going unconscious and not waking up. It can be quite frightening and of course, debilitating. After a high or low I am exhausted, am very shakey all over, experience vision changes, get a bad headach, have trouble concentrating, experience digestive upset and can do nothing but rest.
My doctor wants me to get on an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor. Most people do much better on the pump so far as controlling their blood sugar because of how it delivers the insulin.
The glucose monitor tells you your blood sugar every 5 minutes and keeps a record so you can understand what is going on better and make adjustments. It beeps when you are out of range, too high or too low. This would be invaluable to me in everyday life and especially at night while sleeping because it would wake me up and allow me to adjust my medicine or eat to prevent a coma or not waking up.
The co-pays of these devices and supplies run far beyond my budget.
I have always been quite independent and do not like to ask for help. But several close friends have reassured me that it is important to reach out and allow help at times… as important as being the one to help.
I believe in paying it forward and know that we are all on this planet together and our purpose is often to help each other.
If your heart resonates to help, I am truly grateful. And if you do nothing more than send a nice thought or prayer my way, I appreciate it very much.
Much Love and Light,
Diana :)
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Diana Phillips
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Arlington, TX