"I understand the problem with catching in things, so if my clothes are fitted I usually clip it on with the screen facing me (so the clip is hanging on the outside)i only fried my pump once. THis summer I did that while mowing the lawn an a hot hot…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by PMichel Oct 13, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I amh a new pump user :-) I really lik it, but have got a few ?'s So 1: Where is a good place 2 put it, the site not the pump? Ive had it on my stomach 4 the most part because my pants r extreamly…Continue
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Daisy Mae replied to Pam's discussion 'New Pump User'"i have been on the pump for 11 yrs now, and am still learning where to put the site. i am skinny, so it is hard to find a meaty spot to stick the needle in, but, for whatever reason, it never hurt when i inserted it into my stomack area. so for…"
Zoe replied to Pam's discussion 'New Pump User'"I use my stomach, hips and thighs for the set. My pump gets clipped to the waist of pants or skirts or in the pocket when I wear cargo pants or my new place clipped to the front of my bra. I sleep in sleep shorts and clip it to the back since I…"
c.schambers replied to Pam's discussion 'New Pump User'"Hello. My son just started pumping 2 weeks ago. He did not like the site in his stomach so we put it in his upper butt area, about an inch below his pants waistband. We have been going in a line across this area. After the summer is over and he is…"
Linda G left a comment for Pam"Take a look at these groups when you get the chance :) luv....linda "Teenagers with Type 1",
"College Students with Diabetes", "Young Adults with Diabetes","
Linda G left a comment for Pam"We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home Pam... 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.…"
Marie B left a comment for Pam"hi Pam, welcome to the community! Hope you can join us this afternoon, about 2 hours from now, for the chat. here's the info:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-preparing-to-see-your-doctor"
Doris D left a comment for Pam"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…"
Brian Wittman replied to Pam's discussion 'New Pump User'"I am happy that you like your pump. I wear my infusion set almost exclusively on my lower torso. I have a little extra to give there, and haven't had any problems with it there. I have only torn out one infusion set and looking back, that was…"
christy replied to Pam's discussion 'New Pump User'"Hey, glad you are loving your pump. I love mine too and have had mine about 7 months now. I use my stomach for my infusion site, when I sleep, I usually attach mine to my leggings. or a t-shirt, and I to wear a lot of tight jeans, pants. It all…"
acidrock23 replied to Pam's discussion 'New Pump User'"I use the belt loops on my jeans and pants, pretty much all the time, except when I run. I have an Amphipod belt thing to lug Gatorade and ipods and the pump clicks to it nicely. For sleeping, I use the waistband of whatever sort of pants I'm…"
Pam posted a discussionNew Pump User
I amh a new pump user :-) I really lik it, but have got a few ?'s So 1: Where is a good place 2 put it, the site not the pump? Ive had it on my stomach 4 the most part because my pants r extreamly tight & it has been ripped out of my leg by putting my pants on. 2: Wheres a good place 2 put it whn u sleep? I been just slipping it n2 my sports bra cuz Ima tank top/sports bra & panties sleeper. 3: Where do I put it during the day? Lik I said my clothes r vry tight & jst cant find a…See More
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- At 5:21pm on June 22, 2012, Linda G said…
Take a look at these groups when you get the chance :)
luv....linda
"Teenagers with Type 1",
"College Students with Diabetes", "Young Adults with Diabetes",
- At 5:07pm on June 22, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home Pam...
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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http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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- At 11:16am on June 22, 2012, Marie B said…
hi Pam, welcome to the community! Hope you can join us this afternoon, about 2 hours from now, for the chat. here's the info:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-preparing-to-see-your-doctor
- At 9:31am on June 22, 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.
Here's a link to help you get to know more about us: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 5:20pm on June 21, 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 valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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