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I've been T1 for 31 years and always used stomach for pen injections. I tried stomach when put on a pump but had so many issues with kinked canulas and then bruising and scarring I was really concerned I wouldn't be able to keep the pump. After moving the site of the sets I've not had a problem...

I have a pump and actually take it off for running as I don't need any basal when I'm exercising. If I do need to keep it on I just clip it to my shorts. The set never comes unstuck and I obviously do sweat when I run. I have the set fitted just above my bum as I found my stomach bruised too...

I now wear a bracelet all the time. I've had it since I was in my teens but didn't want to draw attention to it (how silly!) now many years later I wear it all the time! Occasionally people ask about it but not half as much as they do about the insulin pump on my belt!!! Sent from the...

I do love the idea of planning a little better but it's usually a "ooh just enough time for a run!" moment! Hence I turn the basal off as soon as I think it and then take on some carbs, usually lucozade, before I go out! Thanks for the ideas I'll check them out! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I find that a half hour run is ok but any longer and i need carbs! I'm T1 and use a pump. I turn the basal off before running and ensure a glucose level above 7 before starting. I ran for an hour yesterday with no carbs en route and finished with a BG of 2.7! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hello. I've fairly recently started running and am looking to get some glucose gels to take whilst running. I thought choosing one would be easy, but there seems to be a huge variety. Does anyone have any recommendations? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App