How Do You Modify Prepared Food For A Diabetic?
To Whom It May Concern:
______________________ (Date of Birth) _____________, has Type 1 Diabetes (previously called Juvenile Onset) and wears an insulin pump. The pump delivers insulin continuously and must be worn 24 hours a day. This device has been prescribed and determined to be medically necessary for this patient. Removal of this device can lead to coma or death.
This patient must also carry an emergency kit to care for the insulin pump and diabetes at all times. ... Read moreMore information on "How Do You Modify Prepared Food For A Diabetic?"
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