I had mentioned Trina in a previous blog post... I am going weekly to have an Artificial Pancreas Treatment. They give you quite a lot of insulin via IV impulses while feeding you tons of food and drinks to keep the blood sugar up. I'm already seeing some benefits. I have brittle diabetes (meaning uber uncontrolled... Before treatment, my blood sugar might go to 350 just by looking at chocolate cake... and then with insulin, it drops down to 50 very quickly by most's standards. Not that bad, but close, nonetheless 8D. My fasting would be around 200... (under 100 is the goal for nondiabetics, 120 is mine...)
After treatment, I still have some high numbers, but they are less crazy... I have more energy (thank Goodness, because we're moving and I got to go out with friends, etc, and 3 weeks ago, all of this would be very difficult. I have other illnesses, as devout readers may know... The interesting thing is erratic blood sugar causes me to have more seizures, so this helps a great deal 8D. Im not having quite as many seizures due to blood sugar.
I'm really excited about Trina. Type 1 diabetes is one of those diseases that is lifelong and they can help you (give you insulin) but this can help reverse and/or prevent complications common to diabetes such as retinopathy and neuropathy... My neuropathy on my right side is so much better!!!! It's really quite exciting 8D. I'm so thankful for any help and I'm so thankful for this breakthrough 8D.
If you would like more information, here is the link. I only know so much, as I am a newbie 8D
http://www.trinahealth.com/
I plan to post as I go with more positive information. I have been 4 times, and I am looking at any small changes as so much progress. My insulin pump is something that has helped to a point, but just not to the point of calming my wacky numbers... Nothing else was really working, watching carbs, different meds, etc... This gives me hope.
Also, this helps those with type 2 as well!!! Most of the others who get treatment there are type 2.
This is FDA approved, so that's a good thing as well. Insurances are a bit slower to get on board, even though I've found quite a few success stories... Length of life is increased and diabetes complications can be reversed in some cases. I recently met someone who couldn't walk without a walker until Trina... I totally understand it's not for everyone, but for those who have tried so much and who are at high risk for many diabetes complications and possible early death (due to higher numbers), it is something to consider 8).
You can remove comments you don't like but the fact remains that Medicare and most insurers do not pay for this if billed correctly.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct in saying some insurances don't cover it. On some, it is a case by case basis. When I updated my blogs to state that, your comments didn't make much sense in response. I appreciate your info!
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