[Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

[Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter]

No, but I don't find it painful at all to inject or insert anywhere. Like you, for appearance reasons, I prefer my tummy, especially with the pump since there's tubing, but, I have never found it painful or uncomfortable to do any of this.

I also agree about placing my pump in my bra. I mean, what do you do when you have to pull it out to bolus? At home, I will put stuff in my bra, like my phone, just to have a place to put it, but not when leaving the house. Not really my style, grin.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 7:01 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

Bridget,

Out of curiosity, do you find it at all painful or uncomfortable inserting on the arm or areas other than tummy? I’ve said it before and it hasn’t changed I’m a big coward! I still cannot do insulin injections or my infusion set in the arm because I’m afraid. Also, its has to do with how to run the tubing for the pump, I’m concerned about the appearance. I know people have said that women can place the pump in their bra’s, but I don’t believe it is non-conspicuous. I’ve placed it there when I’m just home alone for the day and don’t care about how I look, and it looks quite weird in my humble opinion.

Eileen


From: Bridget Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 5:33 PM
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Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

A lot of people here say they place their sensor on the arm, but I've been doing my tummy, obliques and lower back with no issues. I don't know if this makes any difference, but I've not had issues with the transmitter coming out or the sensor not staying stuck. Maybe those experiencing problems can try placing the sensor on other body parts to see if it makes a difference.
Good luck.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:41 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

LOL Yes, getting blood all over the meter doesn't sound like a wonderful thing at all. My understanding is you move your finger in front of and across the face, but don't touch anything. I could be wrong about that, but that was the impression I got. My Diabetes educater is very familiar with all the frustrations blind people have with using a standard meter. So I'm hoping she knows what she's talking about and this might, hopefully be easier. I do live with a sighted person, and between the visual aspect and my arthritis issues in my hands, at least half the time need assistance. The Dexcom, which I do currently have the G5 does make life much easier. So, this go around, I've got it on my left upper arm with an overlay patch. So far, so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the first to last all 7 days. I'll check in after tomorrow afternoon's training and give an update. Hopefully I won't be frustrated or disappointed.

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