insulin pump accessories
for kids & kids at heart
for kids & kids at heart
claire's story
Our daughter, Claire, is five years old and has Type 1 Diabetes. Claire was diagnosed on December 29, 2003, at the age of 22 months. She became very ill as Christmas approached that year…flu symptoms…fever, poor appetite, extreme thirst, vomiting, and weight loss. After several trips to the doctor in a matter of a couple weeks, we found ourselves in the ER with a diagnosis. From that point on, Claire received daily multiple injections of insulin along with finger pricks to test her glucose levels. Many people comment on how well she handles it all, now. However, her mom and dad can well remember the blood-curdling screams those first few weeks.
Claire is a happy kindergartener today. As she gets her blood glucose tested every 2 to 3 hours, she educates those around her. Her classmates are interested and always ask her if it hurts. She replies “a little” and goes on with her play. Claire is now on an insulin pump which delivers insulin to her body under the skin through a catheter. It is changed every three days and the site must be protected when swimming and bathing. She can be “unhooked” from the pump for brief periods. Carbohydrate counting is still very necessary in order to punch in the correct numbers for the correct doses of insulin. She is taking on more and more of the responsibility in managing her diabetes as she grows older.
The inspiration of my pump gear, Claire changes her insulin pump packs to compliment her outfits! Her pump has become a fashion accessory, instead of a hindrance. We hope we can continue to offer these functional yet fun packs at reasonable prices for kids of all ages.
Claire is a happy kindergartener today. As she gets her blood glucose tested every 2 to 3 hours, she educates those around her. Her classmates are interested and always ask her if it hurts. She replies “a little” and goes on with her play. Claire is now on an insulin pump which delivers insulin to her body under the skin through a catheter. It is changed every three days and the site must be protected when swimming and bathing. She can be “unhooked” from the pump for brief periods. Carbohydrate counting is still very necessary in order to punch in the correct numbers for the correct doses of insulin. She is taking on more and more of the responsibility in managing her diabetes as she grows older.
The inspiration of my pump gear, Claire changes her insulin pump packs to compliment her outfits! Her pump has become a fashion accessory, instead of a hindrance. We hope we can continue to offer these functional yet fun packs at reasonable prices for kids of all ages.
