Insulin pump needed.

[Kkfairy]

I'm looking for an insulin pump for my daughter who is on 5 shots a day since she was 8 years old. The brand or type doesn't matter, this would be the best birthday gift ever if I could reduce her pain.

[JDRF-VOL-RL]

Hi!  I think it's wonderful that you are trying to do this for your daughter.  There are a couple key pieces of information you didn't include which would be useful.  The country you live in can make a difference, as different countries have different programs for medical devices like this.  Second is whether or not you have health insurance, since insurance can pay for a lot of the costs involved with a pump.  I'm going to send you to JDRF's Online Support Team, they are very good at helping people.  

Here's the link:  http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=103451

Be sure to tell them your insurance situation and where you live.  Good luck!

[Kkfairy]

We have Cigna but she doesn't qualify, because she has control on shots. The thing the insurance hasn't seen is that shots are very hard to handle, an a pump would make life so much better for her.

[WAK]

You need to call Cigna and ask for a supervisor and find out what pump they pay for.  Your need to get your doctor involved and he needs to contact Cigna and let them know that it is a medical necessity.  I know several people that have gotten Cigna to pay for the pumps and supplies, but it takes persistence on your part and the endocrinologist