help needed despertely

By akissis Last reply at October 20, 2009 at 10:35 am Views 332 Replies 8 Likes 3

akissis

i am a type 1 for 23 years.i live in greece/thessaloniki . things gone very bad the past 3 years.i have no job,income,and no insurance.some friends help me to stay in life.i make 4 insulin shots a day.i have many hi and lows,a doctor told me that i need a pump to cope with that,but i cant afford it.i want to live!!!!.if there is a way to help me liveor any other solution my e mail is ioakim.sismanidis@gmail.comEmail Small
thank you very much,and i wait reply…

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  • imsuzie2
    imsuzie2 November 15, 2009 at 6:46 am   

    Akissis, I don't know what we can do to hep from here in the United States. Here we would try contacting one of the sites listed here or in one of the other discussions re free meds or the like. Or, we might try calling the drug manufacturers. So, I think you start with the drug manufactures in Greece or the offices in Greece if the companies are elsewhere. Try the company web sites. See if there are any drug trials or even pump trials running in Greece. Contact the government in Greece or health department or what ever other services you may have. Are there free medical clinics? It is hard to know what resources you have available to you in your country. Best of luck. S2

  • akissis
    akissis November 15, 2009 at 10:31 am   

    the people in my country (greece)with no insurance they can not get insulin pump therapy,so am i.i can only get very low supply of insulin and test strips from some hospitals.the cost in the market is unfortable since i dont work.i am alone and some friends help me in food and shelter but they cant help me in fund raiser. if someone helps may the god give him back ten times in every way of his life.you can contact me in ioakim.sismanidis@gmail .com. thank you and i wait for your reply as soon as possible

  • imsuzie2
    imsuzie2 November 15, 2009 at 9:14 pm   

    See if OmniPod can help 1- 888-6-GETPOD or visit MyOmniPod.com. I do not use a pump. Also check "Devices" in the menu to see if there is other information that might help. Good luck. S2

  • akissis
    akissis November 16, 2009 at 8:46 am   

    thanks i will try it!!!!!!!!!

  • Chuck in TX
    Chuck in TX November 14, 2009 at 9:44 pm   

    Akissis: This may be a little late, but here goes. I have been type 1 for ten years. I can't afford a pump either but I am not sure I would have one anyway. I use a mixture of slow and fast insulin injected twice a day. Then I eat accordingly. My A1c's are always below 6. It takes discipline but it can be done. You just have to keep trying.

  • Harlen
    Harlen October 20, 2009 at 4:55 pm   

    Hello if you relly need help here is where you can get it
    http://www.needymeds.org/
    it has helped others

  • akissis
    akissis October 22, 2009 at 2:07 am   

    thanks for your advice.but i live in greece

  • GiGiB
    GiGiB November 15, 2009 at 10:36 am   

    Hello!
    I would contact that site that Harlan listed. One thing is that the people at this site may be able to help you get in touch with someone in your country. It is going to take some serious work on your behalf. Also contact the American Diabetes Association in the States. Contact as many diabetic help sites - that is how you find answers and help. Above all do not give up!

    GiGi