There are a lot of things that I don’t like about diabetes, but none of them really stress me out. The only thing that stresses me out every single time is re-ordering pump supplies. It is also the most rewarding thing to me when I open up that fresh new box from UPS and open up all the goodies. Why is this the most stressful? Because I re-ordered them in February, when my deductible was nice and fresh, so I owe the entire deductible when I order them. It is now August and of course I have not paid off that deductible yet. But guess what? I can’t re-order these supplies until I pay up what is currently due. Well that kind of money is not just laying around in my pocket where I can just easily pay that bill.
So, this is where it becomes stressful. The good thing is that I have made some decisions in my life recently that will save me some money. First and foremost, no more eating out at restaurants or fast food. Fast food doesn’t hurt me too much in the wallet, but going to dinner and spending $30-$50 every time I go was hurting me, and that was once a week. By cutting out those dinners, I am able to save myself almost $200 a month, so I will be good when I have to re-order my supplies.
I also want to order them soon so I can get another order in before the end of the year before my deductible restarts. Ahh, the life of a diabetic, figuring out exactly what day you have to re-order your supplies so you can re-order just in time before a deductible starts over and also get the maximum length and time out of that re-order.
Well, anyway, I know that I just re-designed the site a few months ago, I am not happy with it and I am going to re-do it. Should be up and running soon, maybe even a first draft of it tomorrow.
Once again all the feelings of D that I go through. Great post again
So true, Chris. Thanks for posting this. Not only fast food being non conducive to D-Management, but it does suck up so much money. Good for you!