[Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump goes
in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*  I
usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to the
back when I wear dresses.

You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had
problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was
purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
everything.

You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill
about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just
beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is not
distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When people
do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know around
what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump does
not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is rather
simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people witness
this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots or
test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to answer
them.

bpollpeter at hotmail.com

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or made
an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump to
get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in
the 
refill, with out filling anything?
Just like the Pin I'm using?
Did you take this off at night?
Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having 
to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking 
you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
refilling the pump?
Thanks,
If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
Thanks again.
dmgina at samobile.net is my email address.

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