I am just trialling a dummy (no brain) Medtrum patch pump. I can confirm it sticks well and have asked Medtrum about sweatiness for which they say it is tested.
Regarding changing clothes, they would depend on where you put it and how you change your clothes. But I have been wearing the Medtrum below my belly button (and below where a belt would go) and had no problem pulling tight leggings up and down over it.
The reason for the leggings was a gym visit where I am pretty flexible. It stuck without any problems during running, cycling, weight lifting, stomach crunches and stretching. I would not expect gardening to give it a more rigorous workout.
The advice is that you can put it on arms and legs. However, I will avoid these areas because rigorous movement of these areas will increase absorption rates and, with my daily exercise, this could cause problems for me.
The Medtrum (and I believe the OmniPod) are designed to stay on for 3 days at a time and will stop working after 80 hours.
Looking at their FAQ regarding placement, this looks generic for any patch pump:
When choosing the location for the pump, consider the following:
That you can comfortably reach the pump.
-That you apply the Pump to a flat area of skin with adequate subcutaneous fat.
-That the area stays flat during normal daily activities without bending or creasing.
When choosing the location for the pump, avoid the following:
- Areas that are constrained by clothing, such as the belt line or waist.
-Curved or rigid areas due to muscle or bone.
-Areas that involve rigorous movement during exercise.
-Areas of skin with scars, tattoos, or irritation.
-5.0 cm (2 inches) around the navel.
- Areas with excess hair.
There is a lot of information like this available on the pump websites and lots of youtube videos.
