wow - what a story! when you do eventually become insured, please make sure they do not deny coverage for preexisting conditions as many of them do (legally they can until 2014). if you think test strips and insulin is expensive, try another DKA episode in the ICU or worse yet, needing medical treatment for complications. Hopefully you can get insured ASAP - have you considered Medicaid or a local low cost option? Usually they base them on sliding scales according to what you can afford.
good luck and take care!
ps - the injections do hurt less over time, as do the fingersticks - you will build scar tissue. Also, once you do get insurance, try to get on an insulin pump - it's been the best thing that's ever happened to my diabetes self.
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