Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Cleveland Clinic Award

See, it pays to take care of myself! Besides that fact that maintaining good diabetes control minimizes the risk for complications like vision loss, amputation, organ failure and death. I can also win awards from the Cleveland Clinic!

My Dr. had been after me for awhile to switch the an insulin pump instead of MDIs or multiple daily injections of insulin. I hymned and hawed mostly because I didn't want to have to do battle with the insurance companies. Finally I started the process which took over a year to complete, finally! Now I've been on the pump over a year and have had great results!

Yes, the pump can be as frustrating as any other diabetic task to dial in and set up. Yes, I still have off days where I ask myself WTF??? why is my blood sugar crazier than a 13 year old girl at a Jonas Brothers concert? It all works out and always does!!!

I didn't even know this award existed so naturally I was pleasantly surprised to get the letter. However, now my competitive side has been fired up and I WILL win this again!!! :)

Thank you Dr. Olansky!!!

Here is what the letter said:

6 comments:

Kelly said...

Wow, congrats!!

Rainmaker said...

Very cool, congrats!

Kim said...

Dork! :) That's like getting an award for being a safe driver when you had a chauffeur all year! LOL!

Kim said...

You really didn't expect to post that without your sister making fun of you, did you?? :)

Mike said...

Nope! That's what happens when your older sister becomes bitter after turning 30! :)

Kim said...

Wise, not bitter. Wise. :)