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Since I order new prescriptions usually once a month, I use an online mail order service. It makes it really easy to just type in some numbers and hit enter a few times to have my prescriptions mailed wherever I am at the time. This morning I went to refill my strips prescription (I'm on my last box so I'm a little behind). I know I've tested a lot more than normal lately and my prescription is on the low side (my fault for not updating it), but when I went to refill I double checked the dates to make sure I wasn't going to need to fax in a new prescription. I was fine, I could have ordered them two days ago if I wanted to. (READ MORE)

jyyne_2000

I was busy. I thought it'd be here sooner. I just didn't take the time to think about it. The insurance company shouldn't be so slow. I have too many other things to handle. I'm still new to pumping so I haven't realized the increased needs. I couldn't really judge how much was left. (READ MORE)

I don't find it common place when I get excited about diabetes, but yesterday, oh boy. I had my first appointment with a new P.A. and I think I gave him a hand cramp!

This visit marked my first day with a new bout of medical pros. I signed up with a new primary doctor, new endocrinologist, new P.A., and even new crabby dr.'s office receptionists that somehow came with the package. (They are another story though). (READ MORE)

I don't have to take a ton of medicines to maintain my health, but there are a number of bottles from several pharmacies in my bathroom cabinet and by the kitchen sink. It's easy for me to know when I need to renew these meds because, well, when I look in the bottle and see only two pills left I know it's time to call the pharmacy!

But with insulin, there are no pills to count, no obvious visual reminder (unless you run out, of course!) that it's time to renew. It's only supposed to be good for about 28 days, but I never count the days. When I think it's about time to renew, I may look at the date on the prescription label to see when I last renewed it. If it's around the same time frame a month later, I know it's time to renew. However, it's usually more than 28 days; often it's more like 30 or 32 days. But what's a couple of days, right? (READ MORE)