Subscribe Now

* You will receive the latest news and updates on your favorite celebrities!

Trending News

T1D Exchange T1D Exchange T1D Exchange
  • Activity
    • 14 hours, 13 minutes ago
      Jeanne McMillan-Olson likes your comment at
      If you have been hospitalized for a reason unrelated to T1D and you were alert during your hospital stay, were you allowed to manage your own insulin dosage? (If you have been hospitalized for reasons unrelated to T1D multiple times, please select the option that describes your most recent hospital stay.)
      The hospital made me disengage my pump and promised to monitor my BG. After 10 hours with an incorrect basal my BG was high and going up. No nurse or doctor was available to administer insulin. I finally reinstalled my pump and forced the hospital to acknowledge that they could not monitor my BG. After appealing to the hospital Board, after my stay, they started using CGM's in all the wards for diabetic patients.
    • 14 hours, 14 minutes ago
      Jeanne McMillan-Olson likes your comment at
      If you have been hospitalized for a reason unrelated to T1D and you were alert during your hospital stay, were you allowed to manage your own insulin dosage? (If you have been hospitalized for reasons unrelated to T1D multiple times, please select the option that describes your most recent hospital stay.)
      During my hospitalizations for cardiac issues, my endocrinologist (who does not do hospitals) told the attending endo that I was capable of managing the diabetes. I was allowed to mange pump and CGM without any problems. For one stay, I had a pump-using T1D nurse. This was the premier cardiac hospital in the western part of my state, so their handing of diabetes may be more advanced. There are two rules for handing the type 1 diabetic in a hospital setting. 1) Never separate the Type 1 diabetic from his or her insulin. 2) Let the expert in the room handle the diabetes. And bring your own supplies, because the hospital will not have pump supplies, CGM replacements, or your insulin.
    • 15 hours, 5 minutes ago
      Jan Masty likes your comment at
      Have you (or your loved one with T1D) been diagnosed with retinopathy?
      No retinopathy... But AMD both eyes last 2 years...No treatment available... Unable to wright... bareley able to read only large type... use the talking guy hideing in my computer to read for me... Almost 91 years OLD.... 70 years T1D...
    • 15 hours, 32 minutes ago
      mojoseje likes your comment at
      During your most recent appointment, about how much time did you spend with your main T1D health care provider?
      I didn't have a stopwatch out, but it was about 12 to 15 minutes. There was a lot to go over (new devices, etc.). I probably got everything I needed, but, for some reason, I always feel rushed at this office.
    • 15 hours, 45 minutes ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      During your most recent appointment, about how much time did you spend with your main T1D health care provider?
      It was so long ago, I don't remember...
    • 16 hours, 37 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      During your most recent appointment, about how much time did you spend with your main T1D health care provider?
      It was over 20 minutes but since my Endo has me so well Regulated (A1c 5.4 - 5.6) even Medicare is allowing a Visit every 4 Months. Dex 6 and Tandem CIQ is my Cure!
    • 16 hours, 44 minutes ago
      Judy Hampton likes your comment at
      During your most recent appointment, about how much time did you spend with your main T1D health care provider?
      My A1C is normally in the 5 to 6 range also, but I am lucky to have an Endo who answers any questions I may have and discourse on new technologies. He also checks my feet and eyes. He spends up to 40 minutes with me. I have been T1D for 59 years and have been through a pregnancy (hellish) also. I still have many questions about this disease and it’s effects on the rest of my body as I am very active.
    • 17 hours, 6 minutes ago
      Patricia Dalrymple likes your comment at
      During your most recent appointment, about how much time did you spend with your main T1D health care provider?
      I believe if you have good control and your A1C's prove it, maybe 10 to 20 minutes is enough. My A1C's are in the high 5's / low 6's so my session is usually complete within minutes tops, but there are probably other patients that should require a little more time from their endo to get them on a 'well managed' A1C path.
    • 17 hours, 8 minutes ago
      cynthia jaworski likes your comment at
      During your most recent appointment, about how much time did you spend with your main T1D health care provider?
      I believe if you have good control and your A1C's prove it, maybe 10 to 20 minutes is enough. My A1C's are in the high 5's / low 6's so my session is usually complete within minutes tops, but there are probably other patients that should require a little more time from their endo to get them on a 'well managed' A1C path.
    • 17 hours, 15 minutes ago
      Anneyun likes your comment at
      If you are an adult with T1D, how much has type 1 diabetes affected your thought-process and decision to have/not have children?
      I was diagnosed at age 12 and I don’t remember anyone talking to me about having or not having children. I married at 23, had an unplanned pregnancy that began when I was 24. I was not seeing an endocrinologist at the time (in 1979), but my OB doctor sent me to one. Both of the doctors made comments to me about maybe ending the pregnancy, but my answer was a definite NO!!! It was a hard pregnancy without the better insulin and technology that is available today. I went into labor approximately 6 weeks before my estimated due date. Since a Caesarian had been planned, no one had explained anything to me about going through labor, so that took longer and was harder on me than it should have been. Anyway I delivered a 7 pound, 11 ounce boy. He had jaundice and a slight heart murmur at first , but that cleared up after a short stay in the hospital. My son is 42 now and bloodwork has indicated he will not become a T1D. Same with his 2 children. That was my only pregnancy. I am now 67.
    • 18 hours, 40 minutes ago
      Joan Fray likes your comment at
      During your most recent appointment, about how much time did you spend with your main T1D health care provider?
      It was so long ago, I don't remember...
    • 1 day, 9 hours ago
      TS likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      InsulinPumpers.com does a great job of distributing supplies to those in need.
    • 1 day, 14 hours ago
      jo likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      I have decided to give them to my endo's office. They have a nice supply closet of donations, that they give to people in trouble. Since i have had to dip in that closet once, I now know how important that can be.
    • 1 day, 14 hours ago
      jo likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      InsulinPumpers.com does a great job of distributing supplies to those in need.
    • 1 day, 14 hours ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      I tried to donate them to my healthcare system but was told they were not allowed to take them. I tried a couple of other places- same story so I now will have to put them in the garbage
    • 1 day, 14 hours ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      I'm still looking for someone to give them to.
    • 1 day, 14 hours ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      I would love to learn of places to give/donate supplies!
    • 1 day, 14 hours ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      My other was gave them to the Endocrinologist office to give to people who needed them
    • 1 day, 15 hours ago
      Trina Blake likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      I have decided to give them to my endo's office. They have a nice supply closet of donations, that they give to people in trouble. Since i have had to dip in that closet once, I now know how important that can be.
    • 1 day, 16 hours ago
      Amanda Barras likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      I have decided to give them to my endo's office. They have a nice supply closet of donations, that they give to people in trouble. Since i have had to dip in that closet once, I now know how important that can be.
    • 1 day, 16 hours ago
      Richard Wiener likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      I would love to learn of places to give/donate supplies!
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      I gave insulin to a friend for her cat who used the same as I did.( she also checked with her vet).
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
      pru barry likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      I gave insulin to a friend for her cat who used the same as I did.( she also checked with her vet).
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
      pru barry likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      I have given most to my doctor to give to someone in need. Some I gave to my chiropractor for his son.
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
      Sue Martin likes your comment at
      If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
      My unused diabetes supplies like meters, that I was given but don’t use, just sit in a drawer. I wish there was someplace to send them. Any ideas, folks?
    Clear All
Pages
    • T1D Exchange T1D Exchange T1D Exchange
    • Articles
    • Community
      • About
      • Insights
      • Submit a Question
      • Donate
      • Join the Community
    • Quality Improvement
      • About
      • Collaborative
      • Leadership
      • Committees
      • Clinics
      • Portal
      • Health Equity
        • Heal Advisors
      • Join Us
    • Registry
      • About
      • Recruit for the Registry
    • Research
      • About
      • Publications
      • COVID-19 Research
      • Work with us
    • Partners
      • About
      • Previous Work
      • Academic Partnerships
      • Industry Partnerships
    • About
      • Team
      • Board of Directors
      • Culture & Careers
      • Annual Report
    • Join / Login
    • Donate

    If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.

    Home > LC Polls > If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply.
    Previous

    During your most recent appointment, about how much time did you spend with your main T1D health care provider?

    Next

    If you have been hospitalized for a reason unrelated to T1D and you were alert during your hospital stay, were you allowed to manage your own insulin dosage? (If you have been hospitalized for reasons unrelated to T1D multiple times, please select the option that describes your most recent hospital stay.)

    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange. Sarah and her husband live in NYC with their cat Gracie. In her spare time, she enjoys doing comedy, taking dance classes, visiting art museums, and exploring different neighborhoods in NYC.

    Related Stories

    Meet the Expert

    Meet the Expert: Working to Remove the Word “Control” From Diabetes Care 

    Jewels Doskicz, 3 days ago 5 min read  
    Research

    Type 1 Diabetes Stem Cell Therapy Gets Greenlight for Human Trials 

    Ginger Vieira, 5 days ago 3 min read  
    Meet the Expert

    Meet the Expert: Founder of the First-Ever Online Diabetes Community 

    Jewels Doskicz, 1 week ago 7 min read  
    Insulin & Meds

    I Saved $1,100 on 5 Vials of Generic Insulin from Amazon Pharmacy 

    Cristina Jorge Schwarz, 2 weeks ago 4 min read  
    Lifestyle

    Losing Weight with Type 1 Diabetes: Part 2 

    Ben Tzeel, 2 weeks ago 5 min read  
    Research

    T1D Over a Lifetime: The Benefits of Longitudinal Research 

    Caitlin Kelly, 3 weeks ago 5 min read  

    34 Comments

    1. jo

      I gave insulin to a friend for her cat who used the same as I did.( she also checked with her vet).

      2
      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    2. Lawrence S.

      I have never known anyone to give extra supplies to. I’m also a little leery of getting in trouble with the insurance companies that paid for the supplies., Or the legal ramifications of giving medical equipment or supplies to someone without a prescription.

      2
      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    3. Julie Blehm

      I tried to donate them to my healthcare system but was told they were not allowed to take them. I tried a couple of other places- same story so I now will have to put them in the garbage

      1
      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    4. Mick Martin

      I gave “leftover supplies” to the Diabetes Centre that I attend as it is they, via our NHS (National Health Service), which pays for them. I KNOW that they use them as I’ve been approached by DSNs (Diabetes Specialist Nurses) when I’ve attended clinic to see if I have “extra supplies” with me as I normally carry a few set changes, etc. with me.

      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    5. Kris Sykes-David

      My unused diabetes supplies like meters, that I was given but don’t use, just sit in a drawer. I wish there was someplace to send them. Any ideas, folks?

      1
      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    6. George Lovelace

      Check with your Endo aas they can accept and distribute Supplies legally

      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    7. T1diabetic

      I have given most to my doctor to give to someone in need. Some I gave to my chiropractor for his son.

      1
      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    8. LizB

      I just switched from Medtronic 770g to Tandem/Dexcom and I was amazed at how many Medtronic supplies I had when I was trying to get them out of the way. I don’t want to just throw them away but it’s hard finding someone to give them to. Most social media groups won’t allow you to post about them and I understand why that is. I definitely will hold onto some just in case I have an issue with my current pump and need to go back to my old one while waiting for a replacement, but I don’t need as much as I have.

      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    9. Eva

      I sent them back to the manufacturer to let them dispose of it.

      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    10. Sue Martin

      I’m still looking for someone to give them to.

      1
      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    11. Carl Robertson

      Took them to my CDE’s office to hand out as samples or spares

      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    12. Jane Cerullo

      I give them to my Endo and they give to patients who need them

      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    13. Keira Thurheimer

      I often take extra supplies to my endocrinologist’s office. They use them for educational purposes.

      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    14. fletchina

      I would love to learn of places to give/donate supplies!

      2
      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    15. Janis Senungetuk

      First I asked my CDE if she could find patients who needed them. She said she wasn’t permitted to do that. I asked on several Facebook groups and connected with people who paid for shipping. Just did that with the last of my Animus pump supplies. I’ve also sent supplies to Insulin for Life in Florida, but the shipping costs are very high, can’t do that anymore.

      1
      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    16. GLORIA MILLER

      I gave supplies to the homeless shelter in town once and the last time I gave my supplies to my endo’s office to give to the poor who can’t afford such things.

      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    17. rick phillips

      I have decided to give them to my endo’s office. They have a nice supply closet of donations, that they give to people in trouble. Since i have had to dip in that closet once, I now know how important that can be.

      3
      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    18. Steve Rumble

      I have not had significant amounts of extra supplies, so it hasn’t really been an issue.

      2 days ago Log in to Reply
    19. Bob Durstenfeld

      InsulinPumpers.com does a great job of distributing supplies to those in need.

      2
      1 day ago Log in to Reply
      1. TS

        I tried to find this website but it says it doesn’t exist?

        1 day ago Log in to Reply
      2. Sasha Wooldridge

        Found it! http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/

        17 hours ago Log in to Reply
    20. Amanda Barras

      If can’t can’t find someone online to take them I keep them until they expire and then throw them. Just in case.

      1 day ago Log in to Reply
    21. Karen Tay

      My other was gave them to the Endocrinologist office to give to people who needed them

      1
      1 day ago Log in to Reply
    22. William Bennett

      My personal Zombie Apocalypse Emergency Stash has never met an oversupply it didn’t like. Even for stuff I don’t use anymore. Because you never know…..

      1 day ago Log in to Reply
    23. Jennifer Wilson

      I gave them to my endocrinologist office to offer to patients in need.

      1 day ago Log in to Reply
    24. Samantha Hunter

      I have a whole big box of Medtronic supplies I wasn’t able to donate because I switched to omniPod during the pandemic, including a pump. If anyone needs it please contact me!

      1 day ago Log in to Reply
    25. StPetie

      Tried to give them to a local support group but couldn’t get a call back. So I kept them as back ups.

      1 day ago Log in to Reply
    26. Patricia Van Fleet

      I gave mine to a friend for her cat.

      1 day ago Log in to Reply
    27. Chris Albright

      Donated some to my endo (all unopened and currently still shipping by mfg) and kept some in the event my current pump fails and I need a temp ‘stand-in’ until warranty replacement is received

      1 day ago Log in to Reply
    28. TS

      I have a whole slew of old Medtronic pump supplies and have no idea what to do with them. I have asked my endos and they don’t know either. I would love to see any suggestions!

      1 day ago Log in to Reply
    29. Becky Hertz

      Donated to my endos office.

      1 day ago Log in to Reply
    30. Donna Condi

      I was going to a support group run by a nurse in the endocrinologist department at one of the hospitals and I gave them to her to pass along to patients who could use them.

      14 hours ago Log in to Reply
    31. Diana L.

      When I changed to Tslim after using Medtronics pump,. I had a lot of extras. I gave some to a local TD! group but I could not find a place to donate the rest. After a few months I just put them in the garbage.

      14 hours ago Log in to Reply
    32. T1D4LongTime

      I donated supplies to CR3 Diabetes Association.

      13 hours ago Log in to Reply

    If you have ever had extra supplies from a device you no longer use, what did you do with those extra supplies? Please select all that apply. Cancel reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.




    11 Avenue de Lafayette
    Boston, MA 02111
    Phone: 617-892-6100
    Email: admin@t1dexchange.org

    Privacy Policy

    Terms of Use

    Follow Us

    • facebook
    • twitter
    • linkedin
    • instagram

    © 2023 T1D Exchange.
    All Rights Reserved.

    © 2022 T1D Exchange. All Rights Reserved.
    • Login
    • Register

    Forgot Password

    Registration confirmation will be emailed to you.

    Skip Next Finish

    Account successfully created.

    Please check your inbox and verify your email in the next 24 hours.

    Your Account Type

    Please select all that apply.

    I have type 1 diabetes

    I'm a parent/guardian of a person with type 1 diabetes

    I'm interested in the diabetes community or industry

    Select Topics

    We will customize your stories feed based on what you select here.

    2019 Publications

    0 Stories Related

    2020 ADA

    9 Stories Related

    2020 ADCES

    0 Stories Related

    2020 ATTD

    0 Stories Related

    2020 EASD

    0 Stories Related

    2020 ISPAD

    7 Stories Related

    2020 Publications

    0 Stories Related

    2021 ADA

    11 Stories Related

    2021 ADCES

    0 Stories Related

    2021 ATTD

    4 Stories Related

    2021 ISPAD

    8 Stories Related

    2021 Publications

    22 Stories Related

    2022 ADA

    11 Stories Related

    2022 ADCES

    4 Stories Related

    2022 ATTD

    10 Stories Related

    2022 ISPAD

    0 Stories Related

    2023 ATTD

    6 Stories Related

    ADA

    5 Stories Related

    ADCES

    0 Stories Related

    Advocacy

    21 Stories Related

    ATTD

    16 Stories Related

    Blood Sugar

    0 Stories Related

    Conditions

    7 Stories Related

    COVID-19

    14 Stories Related

    EASD

    0 Stories Related

    General Publications

    73 Stories Related

    Get Involved

    11 Stories Related

    Insulin & Meds

    13 Stories Related

    ISPAD

    1 Stories Related

    Journal of Diabetes

    21 Stories Related

    Lifestyle

    10 Stories Related

    Lifestyles

    0 Stories Related

    Meet the Expert

    11 Stories Related

    Mental Health

    11 Stories Related

    News

    35 Stories Related

    Our team

    25 Stories Related

    Partner Content

    7 Stories Related

    Press Release

    6 Stories Related

    Question of the Day

    22 Stories Related

    Research

    61 Stories Related

    Stories

    17 Stories Related

    Technology

    22 Stories Related

    Uncategorized

    0 Stories Related

    We're preparing your personalized page.

    This will only take a second...

    Search and filter

    • Clear All
    • Sort By

    • Select Category