Non-Prescription Supply Program

ACT1 is one of the few organizations in the U.S. that provide a non-prescription supply exchange program for diabetics in need.

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Buddy's blog

I remember the day that the Lady [Gen] came home from the hospital, its hard to forget, the Man [Gen's husband John] was gone longer then he was supposed to, and most of our food was gone. Who am I you ask? My name is Buddy, and I am a cat, and quite a spectacular [...] [...]

The pump and CGM

It’s been a week and a half since I started pumping.  Overall, my numbers have been better since going on the pump.  I do still have my highs, mostly from underestimating my carb intake.  But it’s so much easier to correct now that I don’t have to worry about more injections and can easily push a [...] [...]

Pumping

I am now officially on the pump!  I started pumping on Monday, after the nurse educator came to train me on how to use it.  In some ways it is very natural and in other ways I am still learning a lot.  I’ve gotten used to having something attached to me fairly quickly, which I [...] [...]

Decisions, decisions...by: Genevieve

So last week, I was able to test the minimed pump, and was pleasantly surprised with the ease of use and the fact that it wasn’t as cumbersome as I’d imagined.
Yesterday, I had a meeting with an Animas rep about the One Touch Ping. While I did not get to try the pump out, [...] [...]

Test driving the pump by: Genevieve

Yes you heard it right, I’m actually using the pump this very moment.  Last week, after an appointment with my endo, we decided that trying the pump might be a good idea for me to get myself in better control.  I had initially been reluctant to try it because I didn’t want to be attached to anything, but if [...] [...]