Pumps from other peoples perspective's??

I would simply say it's an insulin pump because Jess has type 1 diabetes. If the person wants to know more then I'd take it as an opportunity to explain about type 1 and how a pump works and that it's a better alternative to injections. I guess it depends what sort of response you're comfortale with, I know not everyone wants to tell a stranger about their medical condition. Jess' pump is very discreet because she wears it around her tummy usually with her t-shirt covering it. Usually it's her test meter that people ask about and she will happily tell them that she has diabetes and is testing her blood sugar to make sure it's not too high or low. Usually a quick simple response is enough for most people, it's usually children who ask.

I'm sure we could come up with loads of funny responses for people, has anyone seen or read the book/film my sisters keeper?

The lawyer in the book has epilepsy and has a epilipsy dog, and when people ask he says things like 'i have an iron lung and he steers me away from magnets' which i thought was pretty funny!

but on a serious note, my nephew noticed my pump for the first time the other week, and he asked me what it was. (he already asked when i was injecting previously and i simply said i have diabetes which means one of my insides doesn't work like yours does so i give myself injections so i can eat just like you do) he's only six and to be honest looked rather scared when he saw it for the first time!

When he asked about the pump, i asked him if he remembered why i said i injected medicine, and he did. So i explained that instead of injections i use the pump and it does it for me instead.

When he's older i'll explain in more detail but i think for now he's happy with that as his reply was 'oh then that's much better isn't it, do you want a sweet now?' (followed with a little pat on my pump :lolhe's such a little cutie.

I haven't had any stranger, child or adult as what my pump is, like jess i keep mine in my pocket or on a strap around my stomach under a t-shirt. I'm sure people may have noticed when i take it out to check the units or set a temp basal rate, but nobody's been brave enough to ask yet

Yes, I've read My Sister's Keeper and watched the movie too. I had forgotten about the assitance dog and his explanations, that was funny

donnellysdogs, we're getting a golden retriever puppy in a little over two weeks time. They're lovely dogs and yours sounds typical of their nature - loveable cuddlies

Wow, she is an expensive dog! We'll be getting Petplan cover for her, we have it for our cat too. I know it's a little more than some others but they cover for life which I think is well worth it, as you know. I actually tried to get a quote today for her but they will only quote from 6 weeks onwards, she's 6 weeks old on Thursday so I'll go back online then to get it all arranged.

One of my wolfhounds had to have a hysterectomy which cost nearly £500 - fortunately she was insured. It just goes to show how much the NHS saves us, for all its failings.

DD, the man who proposed to you can't have been all bad if he gives a dog good strokes! I usually trust a dog's judgement.

Viv 8)