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Originally Posted by kid_fears99 I have a few questions on the pump - I'm trying to figure out if it's for me.
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It used to be common for people to be hospitalized. It's very rare now.
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2) How long does it take to really figure out the pump - I've read about different levels at different times of the day, depending on exercising, etc. - sounds a little confusing.
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This depends a lot on how much you know about pumping and how you are adjusting your insulin now. Some people can do it in a week. Others take months.
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3) Is anyone on the Omnipod? If not, how hard is it to get used to being attached to something with the cord? Does it change what you wear?
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Took me 24 hours to get used to the tubing and such. Just had to think about each activity I was doing the first time, then I had it.
[quote4) What do you do when you go to the beach?[/quote]
Haven't done it yet, but there is a thread on that somewhere.
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5) If you have a pump with a cord, where do you keep your pump? Is there anyway to disguise it or does it have to be worn on the outside of the clothes.
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It's in my pocket at the moment. I have also used the clip clipped to my waist. I've already been asked "what's with your phone?" I've heard of people putting it in their bra and such, but I have no idea how this would work out. Your best bet is not to bother trying to disguise it.
