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We cannot express our gratitude enough.
It has been seven weeks since Leo was diagnosed with diabetes and it has completely turned our world upside down. We have had to rapidly learn about so many new things as you can imagine, our lives were already hectic with a young family. Now, on top of everything we have to count carbs, monitor blood levels and ketones and administer insulin with every meal and snack. Our time has been consumed by hospital visits and doctor appointments.

The doctors recently suggested that an insulin pump would be the best solution for Leo. This is where Health Assist professionals came in and brought immense joy to our faces. When you informed us that you would be happy to provide Leo with an insulin pump we were overwhelmed with gratitude. This machine is truly amazing and brings a sense of safety, practicality, ease to Leo's life and everyone around him. Since he is so young, the pump is perfect as he only requires very small doses of insulin which the pump can deliver. In comparison, the old manual method we were using could only provide him with 0.5 units.

Thanks to you all and the incredible team at the Children's Hospital, Leo received his pump today.
We feel incredibly blessed and happy to know that there are such wonderful people, organizations that go above and beyond to help others.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

We cannot express our gratitude enough.
It has been seven weeks since Leo was diagnosed with diabetes and it has completely turned our world upside down. We have had to rapidly learn about so many new things as you can imagine, our lives were already hectic with a young family. Now, on top of everything we have to count carbs, monitor blood levels and ketones and administer insulin with every meal and snack. Our time has been consumed by hospital visits and doctor appointments.

The doctors recently suggested that an insulin pump would be the best solution for Leo. This is where Health Assist professionals came in and brought immense joy to our faces. When you informed us that you would be happy to provide Leo with an insulin pump we were overwhelmed with gratitude. This machine is truly amazing and brings a sense of safety, practicality, ease to Leo's life and everyone around him. Since he is so young, the pump is perfect as he only requires very small doses of insulin which the pump can deliver. In comparison, the old manual method we were using could only provide him with 0.5 units.

Thanks to you all and the incredible team at the Children's Hospital, Leo received his pump today.
We feel incredibly blessed and happy to know that there are such wonderful people, organizations that go above and beyond to help others.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Raising a child with type 1 diabetes can be a financial challenge for families in Australia. The cost of diabetes supplies, such as insulin, test strips, and glucose meters, can be significant. In addition, parents may need to take time off work to care for their child, which can lead to lost wages.

The cost of diabetes supplies can vary depending on the type of insulin and supplies used. However, it is not uncommon for families to spend hundreds of dollars each month on diabetes supplies. For example, the average cost of insulin in Australia is about $300 per month. Test strips can cost $100 per month or more. And other supplies, such as lancets and glucose meters, can also add up.
The Cost of Lost Wages
In addition to the cost of diabetes supplies, parents may also need to take time off work to care for their child with diabetes. This can lead to lost wages, which can be a financial hardship for families. According to a study by Diabetes Australia, the average parent with a child with diabetes misses 10 days of work each year. This can translate into lost wages of $2,000 or more per year.
The Financial Impact on Families
The financial struggles of raising a child with type 1 diabetes can have a significant impact on families. In some cases, families may have to choose between paying for diabetes supplies and other necessities, such as food or housing. This can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression.
At Health Assist Limited, our Between the Gaps program is assisting parents whose children need Diabetes supplies to stay healthy. In today's economic environment more people than ever are needing our help.