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- 290
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi!
So i have been on injections since i was diagnosed at 4years old, i'm now 28 and have agreed to go on the pump for various reasons, my nurse has been pushing it for years but i never (and still don't) like the idea of being connected in via tubes. I worry about catching them or pulling them out, even in my sleep. I have expressed interest in the Omnipod 5 as a tubeless alternative and my nurse has said this can be offered, however they would prefer i use the DANA pump. The only issue with the Omnipod is that i am a lifelong Samsung user, i'm due an upgrade but am really reluctant to switch to iPhone. I know health comes first etc etc but would really rather not switch. What is everyone's experiences with them both and can you recommend one over the other?
Also I am getting married in April (eek) so can any T1/2 brides offer advice about sensor locations, and how to integrate the pump into my wedding dress if i am using the pump by then? I don't mind too much having the sensor on my arm but if i can put it somewhere a bit more secure that would be great!
Thanks in advance
So i have been on injections since i was diagnosed at 4years old, i'm now 28 and have agreed to go on the pump for various reasons, my nurse has been pushing it for years but i never (and still don't) like the idea of being connected in via tubes. I worry about catching them or pulling them out, even in my sleep. I have expressed interest in the Omnipod 5 as a tubeless alternative and my nurse has said this can be offered, however they would prefer i use the DANA pump. The only issue with the Omnipod is that i am a lifelong Samsung user, i'm due an upgrade but am really reluctant to switch to iPhone. I know health comes first etc etc but would really rather not switch. What is everyone's experiences with them both and can you recommend one over the other?
Also I am getting married in April (eek) so can any T1/2 brides offer advice about sensor locations, and how to integrate the pump into my wedding dress if i am using the pump by then? I don't mind too much having the sensor on my arm but if i can put it somewhere a bit more secure that would be great!
Thanks in advance