Its the nervous gal again!

Antje77 said:

You'll take some extra pens in case something goes wrong with the pump

You'll make sure you know how to adjust and temporarily stop your pump

You'll figure it out

And you'll have a wonderful time in Italy with less than perfect blood sugars!

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helensaramay said:

@sjm1308 your excitement and nervousness are completely understandable.
By the time you head off to Italy, you should know your way the key parts of your new toy and done at least one set change.
The things I would remember are
- there are lots of pump videos on line to watch if you forget something whilst you are away
- the forum is always here for you
- my nurse (and I assume yours) is on the end of the phone

And, for me, the biggest thing that will alleviate some of the anxiety
- you will have your insulin pens with you in Italy - you will always need to take a backup when you go away if on the very rare chance your pump fails. So, if you struggle, you can revert to what you are familiar with.

I confess dressing is one of the things I had to learn. We are all different shapes and sizes (as are the pumps) so, what works for one person is rubbish for the next. Different ideas are
- clip it to your bra
- buy a bra a size bigger and hide the pump in your bra. Some women put their pump in a sock to make it a bit softer.
- clip it to your belt
- wear a pump belt around your waist under your clothing
- wrap your pump belt twice around your thigh and wear the pump in your inner thigh like a garter belt

Being of a smaller build, I usually went for the garter option as wearing in my bra would make one side twice the size of the other (too much information? sorry).
I tried a few pump belts and carrier options and found the Hid-In one the most comfortable, discrete and versatile.
You can buy them here: http://www.hid-in.com/

Failing all those ideas, you can shove a huge bow over the top of it and make it a feature

Have a wonderful trip, an exciting pump introduction and don't worry about being worried.

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porl69 said:

Hi @sjm1308 what pump did you go for in the end? I have the worlds worst memory and cant recall if you have already said.....

Good advice has already been given....make sure you take pens with you (bolus and basal) and a few set changes, even thou you are only going for 4 days! If you get stuck, put a message up on here and someone will see it and, hopefully, advise youi. Ask your DSN for a letter to take with you when you fly. And have an amazing time in Italy - lucky so and so

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porl69 said:

I have the same pump.
My A1C a fortnight ago was 43, the best its been in over 30 years. Once you get used to having something attached 24/7 you will love it

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