I've been approved for a six month trial! Apparently, I technically get the choice of the Omnipod or Medtronic but the doctor said because of the amount of insulin I inject each day I'm going to have to get the Medtronic.
With the specific question of theme parks and coasters, the doctor said...
Magnets are a little bit of a concern. Considering they're used in the brakes and launches, a pump may not get on with them. Something I'll definitely bring up tomorrow just in case. I'm not sure if I get a choice or not but I like the look of the Medtronic more than anything.
I need to buy my...
I take a backpack into the queue with me for parks in the UK anyway. Leave the bag in specific areas in the stations and grab it again when I get off. I went to a park in the US a few weeks ago where I couldn't take a bag into the queue and used a locker. Took dextro tabs with me just in case of...
I'd never even considered the magnets to be honest. I was more worried about potentially losing it if I keep it attached. I will ask about that, however.
If I can detach for 30 minutes then that's absolutely fine. I can take it off just as I'm about to board, put it in my bag, and just reattach...
Ooh, I'll have to look them up. My only concern would be coasters with lap bars that have to normally sit really tight on your waist and I'm not sure if even a small bag would get in the way.
I have no idea yet! I went for an appointment with the pump specialist last year where I put my case...
Hello everyone, here with a very specific question for you all!
I have an appointment on Friday where I'm finally being told whether I'm getting a pump or not (only been waiting a year for it.....). I've looked at the pros and cons of pumps and I, without a doubt, do want one. I just have one...