Rob has been doing lots of thinking about adding a little sidekick to his life and last weekend, Saturday, his dream became a reality!
As you know, Rob had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was about 15. He has been an amazing patient and takes care of himself better than I could ever ask.
More recently, he has acquired a new doctor, that he actually trusts, and has been more willing and interested in using a insulin pump.
Your wish is our command....
This pump arrived at our home last week and Saturday a nurse came to our home and spent several hours with us to show us all the features and detailed operation.
There are several features that will allow him to eat when he wants with limited finger pricks to test blood glucose levels, an instant meter reading right on the pump digital screen and very importantly consistent insulin flow to avoid drastic jumps (high or low).
So Far So GOOD!
This weekend was an incredible success and we are so lucky to have Rob feeling powerful and enthusiastic about life! He was able to eat all the food he wanted, share margaritas with mommy, eat chocolate turtles without being a nervous wreck about how his sugar levels would be in a few hours.
Obviously, there will be a few adjustments along the way, but we are so excited to see Rob feeling more than confident with his diabetes.
Click here to see some information from Medtronic's Site.
As you know, Rob had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was about 15. He has been an amazing patient and takes care of himself better than I could ever ask.
More recently, he has acquired a new doctor, that he actually trusts, and has been more willing and interested in using a insulin pump.
Your wish is our command....
This pump arrived at our home last week and Saturday a nurse came to our home and spent several hours with us to show us all the features and detailed operation.
There are several features that will allow him to eat when he wants with limited finger pricks to test blood glucose levels, an instant meter reading right on the pump digital screen and very importantly consistent insulin flow to avoid drastic jumps (high or low).
So Far So GOOD!
This weekend was an incredible success and we are so lucky to have Rob feeling powerful and enthusiastic about life! He was able to eat all the food he wanted, share margaritas with mommy, eat chocolate turtles without being a nervous wreck about how his sugar levels would be in a few hours.
Obviously, there will be a few adjustments along the way, but we are so excited to see Rob feeling more than confident with his diabetes.
Click here to see some information from Medtronic's Site.
