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Insulin Pump - how does it feel to wear it?

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  • 06-07-2005 11:02pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    Just wondering if anyone has any experience of being on the insulin pump - am not interested in the medical aspects, I would just like to know how it feels like to be attached to the machine for most/all of the day. Things that come to mind are:
    * how can you have sex while on it?
    * how do you go swimming?
    * how do you still wear tight clothes with it on?
    * how do you sleep with it on?
    Other questions will no doubt come to mind - am currently going through the numerous hoops to try to get it.

    Am also curious as to where it is worn during pregnancy - this is the main reason why I am trying to get it (apart from numerous severe hypos where I lost consciousness in a bid to get a pre-conception blood sugar low enough to have kids.)


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    Coconut
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    Don't have any personal experience to offer, sorry.
    But I do remember coming across this site before (http://www.insulin-pumpers.org.uk/experiences/) for a college project. I remember one women taped a yo-yo to her tummy for a few days just to see what it felt like to be "attached" to something! Your diabetic clinic/doctor should be able to help with all the practical information, but while you're still considering it, maybe some of your questions are answered here.

    Good luck with it!


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