I do hope that all those expenses are covered by UBC's Student Health Plan. You're paying the premium - make sure you get your money's worth...

Well, at least you're not on $12,000/year growth horomones like my former roommate. Still, I'm sorry to hear (but glad that you found it) about it.

That sucks pretty hard. I'm glad you figured it out, too.

So your problem was a lack of exercise? Or did you have a poor diet on top of that? Do you or the doctors know exactly what happened?

How long will that $143 worth of kit last you?

Nope, nobody knows for sure what causes type 1. If it was type 2, my lack of exercise would have been a likely cause, but there are much fatter people than me in the world.

That stuff lasts about a month, give or take.

evan, thanks for making me finally look up the health plan information.

"Eligible prescription drug costs are covered up to 80% after a $5 deductible per prescription. The Plan covers most medications legally requiring a prescription, either the generic equivalent or the lowest actual cost. Your Plan covers medications listed in the BC Fair PharmaCare Formulary, including most oral contraceptives, insulin and diabetic supplies."

So hooray, now I just need to fill out some forms.

With the USB cable and a bit of hacking you could have MRTG draw graphs of your blood sugar level. A quick Google search indicates that it hasn't been done before.

dude, there's so many better things to spend your money on.

damn you and not allowing links in comments! that was actually gonna be funny. shitty to hear about the condition though.

That's what the preview button's for, n00b!

I believe a quick rewrite of urbanski's "the disappearing ben" recipe could get that insulin into you for a lot cheaper. and more fun, too.

r.