Newly diagnosed 5 year old type 1 Diabetic :(

[jcano]

Do any of you use the Accu-Chek Multiclix Device? I am looking to make this easier. My insurance does not cover it but thinking it would be a great on the go/travel lancer.

Love, love this lancer. Only one my DD will use since we found it.

If you haven't figured it out yet, most companies will send you a free meter or two since the money maker is the test strips. Don't be afraid to call and ask for one.

Also check for any prescription discount programs or cards that the drug company offers. we haven't paid a copay for Apidra in years.

 

[jcano]

It may have been mentioned, but we always take 2 meters with us to the parks...sometimes 3. She has one on her, and I have one in my bag. If my DH is carrying a bag, they'll be one in his too. Low candies in all bags as well. Probably overkill, but if we leave a bag somewhere or if we split up, we'll still have the bare essentials. I'd rather be over prepared.

 

[dsneygirl]

Do any of you use the Accu-Chek Multiclix Device? I am looking to make this easier. My insurance does not cover it but thinking it would be a great on the go/travel lancer.

Yes and we love it! It was a saving grace for daycare because they never had to deal with touching a lancet or any risk of a teacher or other child being pricked.

 

[buffettgirl]

We have a bunch of different ones around. I don't even bother going through insurance for lancets anymore, primarily because I can't really remember the last time we ran out. Like most people with type 1, we don't change the lancet at every poke. Maybe once every few days...if we remember. Usually it's changed when we don't get much blood out anymore. So, IMO, get whatever poker you like best. Usually, if you call accu-chek, and tell them you'd like to try the multiclick they'll just send you one free (or send it with a meter). Which then brings me to the next thing - don't ever pay for a meter. Get them free through insurance, or free directly through the company, or free from your doctor/CDE. Never pay for one. They're freebies. The company wants to get a meter in your hand, so that you'll pay for the test strips.

 

[Chickenlady]

Like most people with type 1, we don't change the lancet at every poke. Maybe once every few days...if we remember. Usually it's changed when we don't get much blood out anymore.

Thanks for that reassurance Buffettgirl! I just thought I was the only lazy type 1 who didn't change lancets often. I know it doesn't hurt to re-use, but I was just sure that everyone else was being good and changing those things at every use. Now if we can just convince people that it's ok to re-use your insulin syringes a couple of times. I carry a spare syringe in the pack with my pump, but don't use it very often....that syringe can sit there for weeks.

 

[jcano]

Thanks for that reassurance Buffettgirl! I just thought I was the only lazy type 1 who didn't change lancets often. I know it doesn't hurt to re-use, but I was just sure that everyone else was being good and changing those things at every use. Now if we can just convince people that it's ok to re-use your insulin syringes a couple of times. I carry a spare syringe in the pack with my pump, but don't use it very often....that syringe can sit there for weeks.

The joke is that you change the lancet out with the time change. Like you change the batteries I. the smoke detector.

 

[buffettgirl]

The joke is that you change the lancet out with the time change. Like you change the batteries I. the smoke detector.

I was going to say this as well, but then I wondered if a whole mess of people reading it were going to be all But yes, all over facebook during the spring/fall time changes you'll see, "remember to change your lancet". LOL.

 

[Chickenlady]

I was going to say this as well, but then I wondered if a whole mess of people reading it were going to be all But yes, all over facebook during the spring/fall time changes you'll see, "remember to change your lancet". LOL.

I love it! If you use clocks changing as a model, maybe I'm not so bad after all.

 

[mrprpane]

if you want cheap test strips buy the wal mart relone brand they sell 50 test strips for $9 dollars. thats what i use for a back up meter

 

[buffettgirl]

if you want cheap test strips buy the wal mart relone brand they sell 50 test strips for $9 dollars. thats what i use for a back up meter

you realize that most kids with type 1 use 50 test strips in less than 5 days? Not so cheap when you consider that.

But for $13 I get 1200 strips (3 month supply) of name brand strips. I never advise anyone to buy strips over the counter. Kids with type 1 have no trouble (90% of the time) getting enough strips covered through insurance.

 

[jcano]

Just call your insurance and find out what test strip brands are preferred. it changes. Ours used to be One Touch. I called about something else in January and found out that now it is Bayer. One Touch wouldn't be covered at all.

 

[mackay_j]

if you want cheap test strips buy the wal mart relone brand they sell 50 test strips for $9 dollars. thats what i use for a back up meter

May be not the first way to go but still good info especially for those of us form others countries - good to have a cheep back up source if the worst happens while we are across the pond.

Thanks.

 

[pdehaven]

Our daughter was diagnosed at age 4 in August and we went to Disney in December. She was using injections at that time so we had to plan her carbs and adjust but the trip was great. Disney never had a problem with her testing and correcting, we were never really pressured about any of it, in fact the hotel in Disney( Wilderness Lodge) brought us a sharps container in our room to keep needles in during our stay. The staff was awesome and supportive. We made sure we had a doctors script to get through the airport but no problems there. We are going back for our 5th trip since she was diagnosed. We pack a small backpack or purse with a juicyjuice and her kit in it and usually a couple of small candy bars. One of our favorite activities in Disney is to sit in the Magic Kingdom and eat ice cream. Type 1 stinks to have but we refuse to let it slow us down, and that includes going to Disney. Good luck and enjoy your trip. Disney is great!

 

[buffettgirl]

Our daughter was diagnosed at age 4 in August and we went to Disney in December. She was using injections at that time so we had to plan her carbs and adjust but the trip was great. Disney never had a problem with her testing and correcting, we were never really pressured about any of it, in fact the hotel in Disney( Wilderness Lodge) brought us a sharps container in our room to keep needles in during our stay. The staff was awesome and supportive. We made sure we had a doctors script to get through the airport but no problems there. We are going back for our 5th trip since she was diagnosed. We pack a small backpack or purse with a juicyjuice and her kit in it and usually a couple of small candy bars. One of our favorite activities in Disney is to sit in the Magic Kingdom and eat ice cream. Type 1 stinks to have but we refuse to let it slow us down, and that includes going to Disney. Good luck and enjoy your trip. Disney is great!

if I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, but I am convinced that Mickey Bars were created especially for kids (adults too) with type 1. They're like the perfect combo of fat and quick carbs.