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Pumping Our Insulin

Group for those that are pumping. Come and exchange tips on using your pump. Discuss the differences of the different types of pumps out on the market, infusion sets and pump accessories.

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Leaving Medtronic

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skin irritation again

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T Slim Inuslin Pump

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Sites other than stomach?

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TSA & airports

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Insulin and Medicare

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Bruising

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Here comes the sun.

Started by Jaybyrd. Last reply by Mike Mar 8. 3 Replies

Ready for a Change

Started by Vickie. Last reply by BlessedLife Mar 2. 33 Replies

Tubing - kinks, cord minder

Started by BlessedLife. Last reply by BlessedLife Mar 2. 5 Replies

Water + pumps, and choosing a pump

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omnipod vs Ping

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New pumper

Started by Erik. Last reply by Erik Feb 29. 7 Replies

Help me choose a pump! Please.

Started by BlessedLife. Last reply by IL71 Feb 19. 9 Replies

Is anyone using the accu-check spirit pump?

Started by gayler. Last reply by Rob Muller, Roche Diabetes Care Jan 26. 2 Replies

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Comment by Joan on May 5, 2012 at 4:39pm

I get a large sharps container from the drug store (at no cost) and when it is full I return the full one and they give me another empty one. There is no cost for this service.

I would check with your larger pharmacies to see if they have this service.

Comment by Annabella on May 5, 2012 at 4:38pm

Unfortunately sharps disposal depends on where you live. I have found that if you take a pair of pliers, grab the inset inserter needle & pull, it comes out quite easily, then the needle goes in the sharps container & the rest can be tossed. The reservoir needles just go straight in the container. Here in Oregon they give out the big sharps containers like you see in a doctor's office so it takes me over a year to fill one.

Comment by Gayle Kodimer Mckenna on May 5, 2012 at 3:10pm

so i've been on the pump for almost a year, and i've yet to dispose of any of my used sharps supplies, i.e. the inset with the needle in it and the needle used to fill my reservoir with insulin. needless to say, i have quite a supply. the only sharps containers available free through the city are the little ones which would only fit about 5 insets! the sharps waste program listed through the city or the hospitals say they must be in special sharps containers to drop them off. i just have them in zip lock bags. suggestions???

Comment by Gator on October 29, 2011 at 6:13am
http://www.facebook.com/Gatorazor?success=1#!/pages/Medtronic-Pumpers-and-Sensors/229138877121255

make sure you copy and paste this. dont just click on it. or jsut search for medtronic pumpers and sensors.
Comment by Darren on October 13, 2011 at 8:48am
I'll second the Spibelt recommendation - absolutely the best solution for me.
Comment by solo79 on October 13, 2011 at 8:11am
I just clip it to the waist of what I'm wearing to sleep. I've heard of others just tossing it into bed with them but I toss too much for that. Honestly sleeping with it was a concern but once I tried it, I rarely get bothered by it as long as it's clipped on.
Comment by Scott E on October 13, 2011 at 6:36am
For sleeping, I usually just put it in my pajama pocket. Eventually it falls out and sits on the bed next to me (or in some cases, under me). No big deal. I don't see a need for a clip, it just makes it more uncomfortable to sleep.
Comment by jrtpup on October 13, 2011 at 6:09am
Scrubs. I clip the pump into the pocket.
Comment by Tess on October 13, 2011 at 5:36am
I've used a Medtronic belt that has a Velcro closure pocket for my Medtronic pump. My favorite is PJ bottoms with deep pockets. I just slip the pump into the pocket. Pants with pocket is what I usually use during the day, too.
Comment by Trudy on October 13, 2011 at 4:38am
Hi Chaplain Walt. I like the spibelt for sleeping and daytime both. It is made in different sizes and colors; there is one especially for a pump. www.spibelt.com
 

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