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Oct 15, 2009
Better than a finger prick: A dog who alerts you when your blood sugar level is too low.
New device: You can inhale a dose of insulin instead of using a needle.
By the time it was over, medical bills for the boys exceeded $1.2 million: Welcome to the world of in vitro fertilization.
5 Responses to “Hits & Misses #2 – 2009/10/15”
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Helium
October 15th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
The in vitro article was a real eye opener. You have to endure many more risks than with normal deliveries.
October 15th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
In vitro is a lot more expensive than most people realize.
October 15th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Of course the finger print doesn’t have to be fed, or taken for a walk, or hauled to the vet for shots.
October 15th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
A diabetes dog does seem a little bit excessive considering that blood glucose monitors are often sold for a nominal cost or given away for free and blood glucose test strips are only about $0.65 apiece.
October 15th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
As the article says, the medical costs associated with naturally conceived twins are roughly the same as those associated with in vitro twins, minus the fertilization costs.
Naturally conceived twins can have substantial problems as well.