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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
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- Cardio exercise
hi everyone,
I've been reading a ton online, and from family experience it seems everyone is encouraging me to try out a pump. Cgm isn't covered where I live, but a basic pump would be. I have to admit I'm hesitant. I feel like. I may rip it out, or go into water with it by accident, and I have no idea where I'd put it. I work in an office and wear nice, figure fitting dresses, so no belt loops for me! The idea of being connected to a hose makes me feel weird. Is it weird or do you not notice after a while?
I currently use MDI with pens, but making sure I have them all the time is becoming a chore. I always have to carry a purse, cant just bring a small wallet. Also making sure the pens aren't in the heat or sun, or I'm only out with one pen that jams. Most frustrating is when we're going to a long walk in our neighbourhood, and my husband wants to stop for a meal or an ice cream, and I have to sit there and watch him eat. I can have a bit or two - but sometimes I want the whole cone!
Can some of you share your experiences? What made you switch over? Has anyone had bad experiences on a pump? I should say that my a1c is great. 5.5. Not trying to brag, just stating that MDI is working (although I'm in the honeymoon phase, but probably towards the end).
I've been reading a ton online, and from family experience it seems everyone is encouraging me to try out a pump. Cgm isn't covered where I live, but a basic pump would be. I have to admit I'm hesitant. I feel like. I may rip it out, or go into water with it by accident, and I have no idea where I'd put it. I work in an office and wear nice, figure fitting dresses, so no belt loops for me! The idea of being connected to a hose makes me feel weird. Is it weird or do you not notice after a while?
I currently use MDI with pens, but making sure I have them all the time is becoming a chore. I always have to carry a purse, cant just bring a small wallet. Also making sure the pens aren't in the heat or sun, or I'm only out with one pen that jams. Most frustrating is when we're going to a long walk in our neighbourhood, and my husband wants to stop for a meal or an ice cream, and I have to sit there and watch him eat. I can have a bit or two - but sometimes I want the whole cone!
Can some of you share your experiences? What made you switch over? Has anyone had bad experiences on a pump? I should say that my a1c is great. 5.5. Not trying to brag, just stating that MDI is working (although I'm in the honeymoon phase, but probably towards the end).