New diabetes diagnosis, can't afford treatment
To say I'm devastated would be an understatement.
I've cried since I found out the news six hours ago. I thought at first we would make it work. But as I started hearing more numbers; the cost of a glucose monitor, glucose curve, insulin, specialty food, it became clear that it could never be a possibility for us. Just the blood and urine test cost from today was nearly $400 and will make it very difficult for us to pay for gas and groceries for the month. My husband recently lost his job and we had to move into a family members basement. We sold our house at a major loss. Our credit is barely recovering from the loans we had to take out for the repairs to the house, so a care credit isn't an option either. I reached out to the Pet Fund, but don't have long to wait. His glucose is over 500, he is limping from neuropathy, and peeing everywhere. The vet said he could go into crisis any time.
I just hate the world right now. I hate myself for not realizing this sooner. I hate the veterinary system. I hate that the only thing I can do for my best friend is to let him die peacefully with us rather than alone and in pain.
Sorry for the rant.