As long-time readers of this blog know, I wrote an essay way back in February, 2007, which I called Time For A Pump?
Well, over a year later, I've finally made up my mind to get an insulin pump. It wasn't one specific issue that made the difference, but a combination of factors. Amongst the reasons: (1) again forgetting to give a shot of Lantus in the evening, (2) two successive nights with nocturnal hypoglycemia, and (3) forgetting to bring my insulin pen when going out to dinner (resulting...
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