Resources
Please visit Elbowbumpkid Inc for updated resource list:  https://www.elbowbumpkidinc.org/services-2

Facebook:

Facebook group for CT/MA families​

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Newly Diagnosed:

Resource box for newly diagnosed within 12 months: https://www.touchedbytype1.org/d-box/

 

Pump belts:

 

• www.spibelt.com

• tallygear.com

 

Pump cases:

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• https://edcsolutionstype1.com

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Sensor and pump site patches:

 

• www.pumppeelz.com

• www.stayputmedical.com

 

Diabetes supply bags and meter cases:

 

• www.sugarmedical.com

• www.myabetic.com

 

Medical alerts:

 

• www.roadid.com

• www.laurenshope.com

 

Diabetes Supply Organization:

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• https://t1d3dgear.com

 

Keep your insulin cool on the go:

 

• www.frioinsulincoolingcase.com

 

Diabetes apps (download in app store on your phone):

 

• Calorie King for nutrition information on the go

• MySugr

• Glucagon

 

Coaching:

Anna Floreen Sabino, MSW, CDCES, Finding Smiles Coaching, LLC

www.findingsmilescoaching.com 

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Tips and Resources:

 

• Traveling with Type 1

• Information for newly diagnosed from Beyond Type 1

• JDRF Insurance Toolkit

• Office of the Healthcare Advocate can help with appeals for insurance denials www.ct.gov/oha

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504 plans:

• https://www.diabetes.org/resources/know-your-rights/safe-at-school-state-laws/written-care-plans/section-504-plan

• School Planning

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Local hospital diabetes program websites:

 

• CCMC

• Yale

• Baystate

 

The three major insulin providers in the US offer assistance programs to help people who are struggling to pay for their insulin:

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• Eli Lilly & Company

  • www.lillycares.com and www.insulinaffordability.com

• Novo Nordisk

  • www.cornerstones4care.com

• Sanofi

  • www.sanofipatientconnection.com/patient-assistance-connection

• ValYou Savings Program from Sanofi

  • www.admelog.com/insulins-valyou-savings-program

• See also the Partnership for Prescription Assistance

• Afrezza Savings Program

• Other financial assistance may be available through United HealthCare Childrens Foundation https://www.uhccf.org

 

Diabetes Podcasts:

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• Diabetes Connections: https://www.diabetes-connections.com

• Juicebox Podcast: http://www.ardensday.com/juicebox-podcast

• Diabetic Danica: https://www.youtube.com/user/DiabeticDanica