[Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

[Diane]

Bridgit,
It really doesn't add any bulk!
Just slip it in, in the middle and then  and it is so easy to access once 
you are in the bathroom!
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 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> How does the bra thing work?  Doesn't it bulge out enough?  I can't
> imagine it not being noticeable, except maybe when wearing a sweat shirt
> or baggy sweater.
>
> Sorry guys!  *smile*
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:39 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> 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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