
Living with type 1 diabetes is in itself no easy feat, but orchestrating and organizing multiple devices at once to keep your sugars in check adds a whole new level of complexity to daily life. While technology for diabetics has come a long way – especially in the last 20 years – it can be tough to keep up with the vast changes these types of new tech bring. The latest advances in ever-evolving continuous glucose monitors are a perfect example of the trials and tribulations that introducing a new device into your regimen can bring. But learning to live with (and love) a potentially life-saving device is what keeps diabetics coming back for more when science brings us technological advances.
Being a T1D myself, I fought the long battle of not wanting to wear yet another device on my body. The thought of ditching my insulin pump and reverting back to MDI was appealing in and of itself, so adding another piece of plastic to worry about rubbed me the wrong way. But after five hypoglycemic seizures in the span of a year and a half, I finally came to the conclusion that it was time to give in – I was going to need to suck it up and dive into the world of the almighty CGM. News and personal anecdotes about new CGM tech seemed like something I could get on board with, but figuring out how to start was half the battle.
Navigating life as a new military spouse was stressful enough…dealing with the hassle of insurance companies, new doctors, and having to adapt to a brand-new insulin system with a CGM I knew nothing about just about brought me to my breaking point. I remember sitting at my dining room table, two weeks post-seizure and in a state of constant stress, thinking, “I don’t know if I will ever get this system. I don’t even know where to turn.”
It’s times like these when medical supply companies can fall short, but Edgepark can help manage the stress that comes with living with diabetes and obtaining a CGM. Edgepark is a medical supply company with a commitment to excellence, a wide selection of diabetes and other supplies, an easy ordering process, and specialized customer service agents. Their dedication to excellence is evident in the high-quality diabetes management supplies they offer. The company collaborates with leading diabetes supply manufacturers, ensuring that customers receive reliable and effective products. From blood glucose meters and test strips to insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems, Edgepark provides a comprehensive range of diabetes supplies, catering to the diverse needs of diabetics, regardless of the type.
Edgepark makes the ordering process easy. Their website enables customers to browse through products and place orders online with convenience. With just a few clicks, individuals can have their diabetes supplies delivered right to their doorstep and take advantage of reorder reminders. To add to that, Edgepark offers support for insurance verification and submits claims for processing on your behalf. This service saves customers time and effort in navigating the complexities of insurance coverage.
So next time you’re looking to take that next step, consider using Edgepark to make managing your diabetes just a bit easier.
Created in partnership with Edgepark, a sponsor of TCOYD at the time of writing.
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