Hear My Story
Our Patients say it best. Click through the videos to listen to real people who are using injection port therapy. You can see, hear and read about their incredible journey to better health, and how the injection port therapy helped them take control of their diabetes management.
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Professional Profiles
Allie
Buffalo, New York
When I was diagnosed with type 1 juvenile diabetes, I felt that I had no freedom because I couldn’t give myself a shot of insulin. I always had to wait for my mom or dad to help me…
Jaynie
Lincoln, Maine
As a health & wellness consultant, certified fitness trainer, studio owner and author of the "Ultimate Diabetes Meal Planner"; my wonderfully hectic career requires that I…
John
Phoenix, Arizona
John was diagnosed August 21, 2009 at the age of 9. No child enjoys shots, and John was no exception; but he took every one of them like a trooper. He was not, however, able to give himself a shot…
Becca
Cedar Park, Texas
My name is Becca, I'm 44 years old, a mother of three and have had type 1 diabetes for almost half my life! Since I was first diagnosed, I've given myself 4 - 8 small subcutaneous injections…
Nancy
San Antonio, Texas
When I had five surgeries on my foot I stayed at a teaching hospital in San Antonio, Texas. During my stay, I was taking multiple injections and using the i-port® as my treatment…
Howie
Lynfield, Massachusetts
My name is Howie and I was first diagnosed with diabetes in November of 1988. I was stunned by the diagnosis, because I did not have a family history of diabetes. I didn’t understand what…
Carol
Arlington, Texas
I had so much pain with injections before, but now with the i-port® my injections are reduced to one every three days instead of four every day. That cuts down on a lot of the bleeding and bruising…
Dee
Wilmington, Delaware
I was first diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes about 22 years ago. At first I was trying to control it with diet. Then I started taking oral medication along with the diet. About 17 years ago I started…
Venda
San Antonio, Texas
I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age twenty-one, during my senior year of college, following many years of unexplained health problems. Little did I know…
Judi
Wilmington, Delaware
My name is Judi and I am 65 years young. I used to say "65 years old", but since I have been feeling younger and younger these days "old" is no longer my description! I credit Patton Medical…
Julianne
Ypsilanti, Michigan
I have type 2 diabetes that I manage with insulin, oral medication, nutritional strategies and exercise. The single most stressful thing about diabetes management for me has always been…
Heidi
Carrollton, Georgia
I was at my endocrinologist's office when I saw an i-port® sample on a display table. They sent me home with a pamphlet, and everything I read about it seemed to be exactly what I wanted…
Julie
Northampton, Pennsylvania
My name is Julie, I’m from Northampton, PA and I have had type 1 diabetes for about two years. I am an active 16-year-old in 11th grade. The first time I heard about the i-port® was through a…
Richard
Montgomery, Texas
I started taking insulin about 10 years ago. I’m not afraid of needles or shots, but I’m a cattle rancher and I’m worried about the risk of infection from multiple needle sticks every day out on the ranch…
Debra
Austin, Texas
I was diagnosed with diabetes in December 1997 while being treated for a sprained ankle. Because I have a family history of diabetes, I was well aware of the typical symptoms — but chose to ignore them…
Paula
Bedford, Texas
I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1975 while I was a senior in college. Insulin injections have been a part of my life for 33 years now. I did not anticipate that my A1c test result would improve significantly…
