[Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

[Diane]

When wearing a dress, I either carry the pump in my bra or attach it to my 
pantyhose.
Of course, I always go to the restroom to operate it! GRIN
Diane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>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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