Help Phoebe get the benefits of exceptional technology for type 1 diabetes which includes Insulin pump, insulin pump consumables and CGM
Bay of Plenty
UPDATE: PHOEBE HAS BEEN GIVEN AN INSULIN PUMP SO NOW WE ARE FUNDRAISING FOR THE CONSUMABLES TO RUN THE PUMP AND THE DEXCOM G5 CONTROLLED GLUCOSE MONITORING
Phoebe
Phoebe Ball has type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a life threatening medical condition that needs to be managed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. There is no cure, there is no break from the disease. Fortunately there is amazing technology available in New Zealand that can help phoebe manage this disease. Unfortunately phoebe does not fit the criteria for funding from pharmac.
She needs your help and support. We are wanting to raise funds to acquire an insulin pump which will reduce needles and deliver insulin through a port. We are also wanting to try and get enough funds so she can afford a dexcom g5 .. this system along with the pump is extraordinary. The dexcom g5 is costly but it monitors your blood glucose levels constantly and when you go hypoglaecaemic (low blood sugar) it sounds an alarm so that the person is aware and if sleeping can wake up to treat the low blood sugar. This device also sends all readings to other people's phones and sounds an alarm to them when hypoglaecaemic.
Phoebe is currently exhausted drained and having a bad time with this disease. It's extremely important for her to get this technology so that she doesn't breakdown physically mentally and emotionally. Waking up to test in the night constantly and not being able to see trends is affecting her life. She can do better and as her friend I have put this plight up to help her deal and cope with this ugly disease.
I'm involved because I'm a mum to a type 1 diabetic and know how extremely difficult this disease is and how it affects people. I can't imagine having to live with this disease on my own as an adult. The fears are HUGE!!! I hope to reduce the stress and anxiety for my friend Phoebe so she can live to her full potential.
Pump has been gifted!!!!!!!!!!!!
So now we are fundraising for the uprun costs per month for the insulin pump and the dexcom g5 controlled glucose monitoring
Funds will be used to purchase insulin pump consumables
PUMP HAS KINDLY BEEN DONATED BY AN ANGEL
Update on fundraising for Phoebe Ball 26 September 2017
Hi guys wow what a huge couple of days it has been. So I have some huge news for everyone
PHOEBE WAS DONATED AN INSULIN PUMP!!!
So now we are continuing to raise funds for the pump consumables which is roughly $250 per month and to purchase the CGM Dexcom G5.
The CGM costs approximately $5000 to run per year Fyi
Updated by Sarah
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