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Beating the diabetes- Fund my CGM

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I am a type 1 diabetic who has struggled with the disease since 2001. It is a daily, hourly, minute by minute struggle to stay alive and healthy. In the recent years technology has  helped overall in the world of diabetes, with innovation and inventions that make it easier for diabetics like myself conquer it and prevail.
Unfortunately, it is not always easy to get access to the new tools and electronic equipment that I am talking about. In my 18th year with diabetes, I have suffered several of the side effects, long and short term.
There is a device that will help me minimize these effects and it is called a CGM, or Continuous Glucose Monitor. 
What is it?? Everyday, I poke my finger and take blood, sometimes several times a day, but because of med insurance and being permanently on government disability, sometimes I cannot afford the test strips to test properly. I have also been switched to a generic insulin that doesn't work very well in controlling my diabetes throughout the day. Anyhow, so I have figured out this life saving device,  that allows me to scan a sensor located on my body, and without poking myself with a needle, I can check what my blood sugar is and where it has been or where it is heading, avoiding the killer harsh highs and lows which make diabetes such a deadly, and exhausting  disease.
Unfortunately, although I am on Medicare, I have been denied over and over again for it throughout the last 5-6 years. I decided after talking with many of my family and friends to start a crowd-funder to support me in my first 6 months with this device which costs $100 to purchase and then the disposable parts cost around $150 per month. I am raising $1000 to buy the CGM machine and 6 months worth of the sensors (Approx $45-50 each lasting 10 days each) that make it work.
Please click the link to see what it is and how it could help me. I struggle with blood sugar control, and have suffered long enough, this device will make my life with this disease longer, and more care free, and overall less deadly for me. 
Please support with $1, $5 or $100+. I am offering a bumper sticker to any contributors/supporters who can contribute $25 or more. Please act immediately, I want to purchase this device by October 1st 2018 or sooner. Help to make a huge difference in my life and diabetes as a whole. 
My part, I will continue to improve on my ability to take care of myself, I will use the machine as directed to help level my blood sugar, making it easier to work, live and enjoy a normal life.
I will send a FREE gift ( I HEART a Diabetic BUMPER STICKER) to all contributors willing to bite the bullet and put in $25 or more. Please SHARE, and SUPPORT and help me to live longer. 
If only a small portion of my friends and family contribute $25 each, I will be so happy and healthy, its incredible. But if I can raise $1,000 or more, I will be absolutely floored, and so grateful.  I have worked and worked on this and I am not sure if I can do it without your help. Thank you so much please don't wait, act NOW....
Thank you in advance for adding time to my life, I hope to spend some of that new time with you!! Lots of love to everyone who struggles with Diabetes and so much appreciation to those of you who love a diabetic!!

Organizer

Sean Wailin O'Phelan
Organizer
Stillwater, MN

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