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<blockquote data-quote="Lucypieee" data-source="post: 512895" data-attributes="member: 49843"><p>Hi xXBeautycomeswithinXx, </p><p></p><p>I've been on a pump since last July and it's been the best thing for me. I have Medtronic Veo, so I can only provide answers as far as I know with that pump: </p><p></p><p></p><p>does it hurt? Sometimes I've found putting a new site in uncomfortable, and if you have a site in longer than recommended, it can begin to hurt. Most of the time, it doesn't hurt (it's like taking your injection, just once every few days). There are different types of cannula that you can get if you find the one you're initially supplied with uncomfortable. </p><p></p><p>is it easy for people to notice? Not really, it's small enough to slip in a pocket or slip into your bra (a personal preference for me as I wear a lot of dresses). I've had a couple of people notice when I've had a site on my arm and they've just asked what it is. But it's actually pretty subtle. </p><p></p><p>what if i don't like it? If you don't like it, you don't have to keep it. The NHS means that you can opt to have he treatment you want and in the location you want. Some people work really well with a pump, others try it and hate it. If you don't like it tell your DSN or doctor and go back onto injections.</p><p></p><p>what do i do if people are mean about it? People shouldn't be mean about it, anyone that is, is just a bully. I know it can be tough, especially if you feel subconscious about it, but the important people in your life will be nothing but understanding. </p><p></p><p>is there clothes that i can't wear because it will be visible? Nope, I've never had issues with the clothes I wear, you can buy holders that slip under your clothes to hide it if you have your pump in a certain place. I've had occasions where my site has been visible on</p><p>my leg because I was wearing leggings, but most of the time, you'll be the only person to notice. If you're comfortable, wear what you want. After a couple of months, you won't even notice the pump. </p><p></p><p>Hope this helps! Give me a message if there's anything else you want to ask! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from the <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig" target="_blank">Diabetes Forum App</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lucypieee, post: 512895, member: 49843"] Hi xXBeautycomeswithinXx, I've been on a pump since last July and it's been the best thing for me. I have Medtronic Veo, so I can only provide answers as far as I know with that pump: does it hurt? Sometimes I've found putting a new site in uncomfortable, and if you have a site in longer than recommended, it can begin to hurt. Most of the time, it doesn't hurt (it's like taking your injection, just once every few days). There are different types of cannula that you can get if you find the one you're initially supplied with uncomfortable. is it easy for people to notice? Not really, it's small enough to slip in a pocket or slip into your bra (a personal preference for me as I wear a lot of dresses). I've had a couple of people notice when I've had a site on my arm and they've just asked what it is. But it's actually pretty subtle. what if i don't like it? If you don't like it, you don't have to keep it. The NHS means that you can opt to have he treatment you want and in the location you want. Some people work really well with a pump, others try it and hate it. If you don't like it tell your DSN or doctor and go back onto injections. what do i do if people are mean about it? People shouldn't be mean about it, anyone that is, is just a bully. I know it can be tough, especially if you feel subconscious about it, but the important people in your life will be nothing but understanding. is there clothes that i can't wear because it will be visible? Nope, I've never had issues with the clothes I wear, you can buy holders that slip under your clothes to hide it if you have your pump in a certain place. I've had occasions where my site has been visible on my leg because I was wearing leggings, but most of the time, you'll be the only person to notice. If you're comfortable, wear what you want. After a couple of months, you won't even notice the pump. Hope this helps! Give me a message if there's anything else you want to ask! :) Sent from the [url=http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig]Diabetes Forum App[/url] [/QUOTE]
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