[Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

[d m gina]

Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it up 
to use the buttons?
Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

Original message:
> 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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