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True Stories of Success

Real people. Real challenges. Real users of ACCU-CHEK® products.

Erin and Caty


Erin and Caty

17-year-old twins

Type 1 pumpers

Diagnosed: 15 years ago. "We don't know any other way to live."

Preferred system: ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system, because it "spits out a strip."

Test their blood sugar: 10 times a day

Preferred testing site: Fingertips. (Erin tried palm testing, but prefers the fingertip.)1

Self-care advice: Diabetes is nothing to be ashamed of. Make sure the people around you know how to help out if you have low blood sugar.

Nutrition tip: Erin and Caty count carbs, and this past year, they moved to insulin pumps, which has made control a bit easier. The pump gives them flexibility to adjust their insulin doses to cover their healthy food choices. Still, they agree that "the occasional cookie is okay."

Fashion contribution: Colorful rubber pump wraps that coordinate with different outfits, so they can wear their pumps everywhere, including their next homecoming dance.

Why they make self-care a priority: Diabetes isn't in the way now. But if they don't take care of themselves, it would get in the way.

1 Get the facts on alternate site testing and talk with your doctor before deciding if it's right for you.


Last modified: December 05, 2008