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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Diet only
- Dislikes
- Working full time, fairground rides or anything which makes too much adrenaline!
That is my question!!
I've been a type 1 diabetic for the past 22, nearly 23 years. I have only ever injected insulin, never used a pump. I am now looking to go on a pump for the first time in my life and have tried out the Animas Vibe and the OmniPod pumps (just with salt water).
I didn't like the Vibe, I found it very confusing to use and the tubing was driving me nuts (I am not used to having something attached to me 24/7 which is my main issue with pumps). I tried the OmniPod and even though it is a far better set up (no tubing which is a bonus!) and a separate handset which seemed much easier to use and clearer to see, I am still in two minds whether or not to go for a pump.
If I were to go for one it would be the OmniPod, no doubt about it, but the pod I tried out didn't stick too well (not the best first impression!) and last night (second day of wear) I tried to pull some of the loose sticky tape out from under the pod (where the cannula was) but pulled a bit too hard and it REALLY hurt so I had to take it off!! It bled a little once I took it out and did hurt for a couple of minutes afterwards too. Does anyone else find the OmniPod Pods don't usually stick very well or is this just a one off? I found it fine to sleep in (had it on my belly as I tend so sleep on my back or side) and it didn't bother me at all. I don't think I could sleep with it on if I had it anywhere else though (top of arms/legs/bum etc) as I turn over a lot in my sleep and I just know it would annoy me. I just don't know if I could put up with something being attached to me all day/night for the rest of my life. I know it probably sounds crazy as I inject on average 28 - 33 times per week as opposed to inserting a pod every 3 days but I just can't get my head around it! Did anyone else feel this way or am I being daft?! I know the pump has a lot of good points but I suppose I've just been so used to injecting all these years that I can't get my head around having something under my skin all the time! I could feel the cannula at times, especially as it was right on the area where my trousers sat and was catching on it. I'm really in two minds whether or not to go for it. I really thought I would try the OmniPod and love it but I can't say it's done much to convince me to give a pump a try.
I've been a type 1 diabetic for the past 22, nearly 23 years. I have only ever injected insulin, never used a pump. I am now looking to go on a pump for the first time in my life and have tried out the Animas Vibe and the OmniPod pumps (just with salt water).
I didn't like the Vibe, I found it very confusing to use and the tubing was driving me nuts (I am not used to having something attached to me 24/7 which is my main issue with pumps). I tried the OmniPod and even though it is a far better set up (no tubing which is a bonus!) and a separate handset which seemed much easier to use and clearer to see, I am still in two minds whether or not to go for a pump.
If I were to go for one it would be the OmniPod, no doubt about it, but the pod I tried out didn't stick too well (not the best first impression!) and last night (second day of wear) I tried to pull some of the loose sticky tape out from under the pod (where the cannula was) but pulled a bit too hard and it REALLY hurt so I had to take it off!! It bled a little once I took it out and did hurt for a couple of minutes afterwards too. Does anyone else find the OmniPod Pods don't usually stick very well or is this just a one off? I found it fine to sleep in (had it on my belly as I tend so sleep on my back or side) and it didn't bother me at all. I don't think I could sleep with it on if I had it anywhere else though (top of arms/legs/bum etc) as I turn over a lot in my sleep and I just know it would annoy me. I just don't know if I could put up with something being attached to me all day/night for the rest of my life. I know it probably sounds crazy as I inject on average 28 - 33 times per week as opposed to inserting a pod every 3 days but I just can't get my head around it! Did anyone else feel this way or am I being daft?! I know the pump has a lot of good points but I suppose I've just been so used to injecting all these years that I can't get my head around having something under my skin all the time! I could feel the cannula at times, especially as it was right on the area where my trousers sat and was catching on it. I'm really in two minds whether or not to go for it. I really thought I would try the OmniPod and love it but I can't say it's done much to convince me to give a pump a try.