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Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Monica Oct 11, 2012. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Just wondering for all you pumpers out there. Where do you wear your pump ?I clip mine to the pocket of my jeans, but don't always feel like that is safe. I can't wear a dress, and if you wear…Continue
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Doris D left a comment for Monica"hey TuD is doing it's yearly fundraising to keep this site here for us and others please give as little as a dollar to keep it here! it's a great place for all us d's to meet and talk they need to pay their light bills and such to…"
Monica replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"Yes, I do the same thing at night time, just hook the clip at the back of whatever, sleep shorts, pants etc. Then, as I move it stays with me, it's worked well so far."
Zoe replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"I don't think it hurts at all to lay on top of it, Chris, though it might be uncomfortable! I wear sleep shorts in the summer and thermals in the winter and just hook it on to the waistband. I sleep mainly on my side and stomach so I swing it…"
Chris Miller replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"I have a cloth case to put it in. The case is attached to a caribiner clip, which I attach to my belt loop. At night is the problem. I never know where to put it, except beside me while I sleep, but then I worry about laying on top of it."
Monica replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"I see, that would make things easier that's for sure. I have a Contour Link, and it sends my blood sugars to my pump, but them have to press the ACT button to Bolus"
Zoe replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"Ah, I have a Ping so I just bolus from the meter/remote."
Monica replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"Yes, that's the thing, you need access if you are out for dinner and need to Bolus"
Monica replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"Thanks, I guess if dressing up and going out for dinner, better to wear a skirt and hook it to the waistband as Bolusing with the pump under your clothes would be a bit difficult :)"
Monica replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"Yeah, I don't usually care either, but if dressing up, not sure where to put it."
IL71 replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"Take off the clip unit and slip it inside your pocket. Most pumps are slim enough to not show thru the pocket. Without a pocket it's trickier. I sometimes put the pump part inside my waistband with only the clip showing. Other times I just…"
Zoe replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"And here I thought I invented the clipped to the center of the bra thing! Most people talk about inside the center of the bra!"
christy replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"I wear mine either clipped to the waistband or the center of my bra too. Most things it's usually pretty discreet and I have two bra's just the way they are designed are perfect for wearing my pump clipped to the center of it. I'll…"
Zoe replied to Monica's discussion 'Where Do You Wear Your Pump ?'"I don't clip mine to the pocket, so much as to the waistband. I throw it in the pocket if I'm wearing something loose like cargo pants. But my new favorite place is not in my bra, (because my bras fit too perfectly for that) but clipped to…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- interaction with others like myself a Type 1 Diabetic
- Date diagnosed
- January 15, 1972
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- 8.6
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- At 6:50am on November 17, 2012, Doris D said…
hey TuD is doing it's yearly fundraising to keep this site here for us and others please give as little as a dollar to keep it here! it's a great place for all us d's to meet and talk they need to pay their light bills and such to keep them here with us! Please take time to give a little for the future diabetics of the world and please give us a short testmonial about ur experaince here with TuD
- At 5:47pm on August 14, 2012,
Jacob's mom said… thanks for the friend invite monica, this is such a great site for support and info, it appears you are a veteran and may bring some insight to the table! so many changes since you were diagnosed i imagine. welcome, welcome, you are not alone! amy
- At 9:22pm on August 9, 2012,
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- At 9:15am on August 9, 2012, Doris D said…
Thank u sooooooo much for the Fr I was about to send u one! LOL! OK, Ok I'm slow as per usual! LOL!
- At 6:44am on August 9, 2012, Doris D said…
Well here's on on Friday it will be 39 years for me as a Type 1. I'm working on 40 years but it will be next year for me. LOL! Glad to have u here with us!
- At 7:13pm on August 8, 2012,
Jim Roach said… Welcome to TuDiabetes Monica!
- At 3:09pm on August 8, 2012, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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- At 2:55pm on August 8, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! Thank you for having me as a friend Monica :)
Where IS Maple Ridge anyway?! That's one of the appealing factors of tu.diabetes. The ability to connect with anyone, anywhere, any time!!! I'm in the southwestern part of the of Ontario...a city named Kitchener-Waterloo (2 cities joined together). I'm a wife of 33 years (hubby is also diabetic), mom to two grown children (one 28, the other 26), a grandma to 3 lovable little boys, a teacher, and before that an illustrator (still do some) and graphic designer....I speak French fluently, I read, history fascinates me, I paint, sing, walk, garden, ski, ride my bike....did I mention "read"? I love having friends over, I bake/cook, am an eclectic music lover, an animal lover...the ocean...ah the ocean...it speaks to me! Oh...and I have diabetes (and a few other things).
Nice to have you as a friend!!! Tell me a bit about yourself!
hugs....linda
- At 1:38pm on August 8, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Monica....fellow Canadian!
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 12:32pm on August 8, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much available advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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