New Member With a Question
Hi all!
I actually joined a few days ago and had the pleasure of already
speaking with Jennifer. I was only diagnosed in November after being
admitted to the ER because I was in DKA. When I heard that I had
diabetes, I was in complete shock. But, after not feeling well for
several months, losing 30lbs and always tired…I am glad to have
found out what was wrong so now I can get control of it.
I have a few questions.
When I was diagnosed, I had a BS of 350 and according to AC1
test…it was that way for at least 3 months. Now, my average is
around 150. But I have been losing my hair for about 1 month now and
I was wondering if anyone else had experienced that. My doctor seems
to think it is tied to the diabetes.
Also, I was curious about the pump. I am currently trying to get one
through my health insurance. I have to admit, I don’t know what to
expect. I wasn’t really excited about the idea of having something
attached to me all the time. But, my hubby and I were trying to
start a family and I was told this is a necessity. Plus, it seems
like everyone who has one, loves it.
The biggest worry I have is health insurance. I currently have
insurance through Cobra. I was in the stages of leaving my current
job. Has anyone had any luck getting insurance privately. And if
so, if you don’t mind me asking…how much per month and through
who. Also, has anyone been able to get life insurance?
I have only started to explore talking to people with diabetes. I am
frustrated after hearing my friends say to me after finding out I
have diabetes…”Oh, it’s no big deal, you just have to take a pill
and don’t eat sugar, right?” or “You probably got it because you
always ate a lot of desserts” I understand most people don’t know
about Type 1.
This is why I have really appreciated the postings and advice from
this group. It is nice to have people who can relate to what you are
going through.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or thoughts and for reading
this long message.
Evelyn 
Good night!
April 27th, 2005 at 8:43 am
Evelyn,
Welcome to our diverse group!
To get to the info before I forget what the questions were… (my computer won’t let me go back without erasing my current email-in-progress)..
Life insurance. Try Manhattan Life or Manhattan Mutual. I will look it up in my husband’s files to find out for sure. I pay $120 q3months for $100,000 of insurance.
Health insurance is challenging. Lack of health insurance was one of the reasons I did not see a doc for a very long time. I could not afford health insurance, and made too much to get any assistance. I guess I would recommend finding a doc while you are on Cobra who will allow you to make monthly payments after cobra times out. but, get in before your insurance is done.
time to get kids on the bus. By the way, I did 3 kids without the pump, and they are all quite well. 14, 11 and 9, all super intelligent, good Christian kids, talented and genuinely nice. Pregnancy can be challenging, and you get to know your OB better than your husband as far as conversations go, but the work is entirely worth it. You’ll see what I mean. : )
Warm regards,
Joan
April 30th, 2005 at 9:21 am
I have always had thin hair. God forbid I lose any more of it!
Evelyn, you may want to have your thyroid levels checked. Sometimes an underactive one causes your hair to thin.
Joan