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 moreSummer is over but, during the summer months and going on vacation to hot places, pretty much stinks when you have diabetes, it really gets... Read more »
I recently returned from a vacation trip to Santa Fe, where I had a chance to finally meet fellow HealthCentral blogger David Mendosa.... Read more »
Here are a few tips for parents traveling with children with diabetes, as we head into Spring Break at many schools: 1. Bring enough... Read more »
For months some girlfriends and I have exchanged emailed suggestions of grand adventures which we hoped to take “one day.” Among those... Read more »
Last night I returned from my first long road trip since learning I have diabetes. Trying to eat as well as I could and making time for... Read more »
By Marlisa Brown Everyone forgets something when packing for a trip. Some things are easy to replace when you're in a strange city or on the... Read more »
Date:To Whom It May Concern: _____________________________________ (Date of Birth) _____________, has Type 1, or insulin dependent, diabetes... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin or to use the insulin produced in the proper way.... Read more »