Pumping it Up!

While it goes without saying, it has been a while since I have last posted! I am sorry! We got our insulin pump in October. And, I just wanted to share our experiences with you briefly here in case you are considering going to the pump with your child.

First, be ready to "start all over." The doses and learning curve are totally different via the pump, and you emotionally and literally start over. It can take two weeks to several months to fully get things regulated.

Second, at this point in time, Moye's is not a full fledged supplier of insulin pump supplies. While we might be able to order a few things for you that are pump-related, it is best at this point in time to go through the representative at your endocrinologist's office as to which pump manufacturer can work best with you and you insurance. We currently do not bill insurance for insulin pump supplies.

Third, the good news though is that one of your Moye's pharmacists and now been through this transition personally with her child, and I am definitely here for you! Feel free to post a comment under this post if you have any questions! While I certainly cannot be the substitute for the physician or the pump representative, I am absolutely here for you emotionally! Sometimes us moms know best, right?

In the photos I have posted, you can see the new way my child gets his insulin now, and the first 3 months of supplies we received. I did experience the initial frustrations of starting over, but now being a few months in I can tell you it really a positive thing when it's all said and done. Everyone said to me, "The pump will change your life." I am almost there! Maybe not quite all the way. But, I do see the light at the end of the tunnel.

So, if you are already pumping, happy pumping! Please share any tidbits of info you have!