Hi Andrea, thank you for inspiring me to get my blood glucose under control. I have been a diabetic for 25 years, and not really serious about getting better in managing it until i stumbled upon your UA-cam channel last November 2020 . My A1C has been between 12-14 range for the last 10 years. After watching some of your videos, i decided to get a Dexcom CGM and Tslim pump to help manage my diabetes. I am excited to share my lab result i received today, my A1C is at 7.9!!! Isn't that amazing? I am so looking forward to maintain or better this result. Thank you
Liza...OH MY GOODNESS THAT IS INCREDIBLE!!!! YOU SHOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOURSELF!!! I thank you so so much for your kind words and for watching my channel - but I really truly mean it when I say - you are responsible for this incredible change! Even your initiating the watching of my videos was a step that came from you and I am so so so honored to be a part of your journey, but truly you have made the steps to change your life via these incredible (and never easy!) actions and you should just be so incredibly proud of yourself! I thank you for sharing this with me, truly it means a lot, and I am just SO HAPPY FOR YOU MY DIABUDDY!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!! What an INCREDIBLE way to start the New Year!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! YOU INSPIRE ME!!!! 🥰🌟😍
@@ShesDiabetic Thank you Diabuddy😍 seriously you inspired me.Now that my AIC is low On the 28th I will undergo on a retina surgery . (Proliferative retinopathy ) " consequenses of me not being compliant for 25 years" I will keep you posted.
Great video! I think we pumpers always need ideas for new sites! I love the lower back. Use the whole waist area a lot! Never tried the first two sites you showed. Honestly, I would be scared to pull it out from inner leg or upper arm. But challenge accepted! I will try it! Nice outfit change between the 3 parts;)
Great video. I rotate starting with R upper arm, R butt, R abdomen, R thigh. Then repeat the rotation on the left. Then factor in CGM placement and it’s not always exactly in order, but it works for me. As for tubing catching on doorknobs and pulling the site out, I always tape the tubing to my skin about 3-4” from the insertion site so if there’s a snag, it will pull on the taped down section and the insertion site is safeguarded.
I'm not the guy to write appreciation comments which shows how sincere I am, but man you are helping me out a lot with these videos. Huge thanks for everything. You are a gem
Thanks so much for your video! I have had T1D since I was 16 months old, and am now 40!! I just started using a pump this year in January because the idea of tubing has freaked me out. 😂 It’s so much better than I expected it to be, but I hate finding new places to put my sites. Recently I tried putting it on my lower back like you showed, and I love it!!! It’s my new favorite spot!! Tonight I’m going to attempt my thigh. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration! 🙂
Hi, I am diabetic for 20 years. And I never met someone like me pregnant. Can you told me your experience? I am so scared about it. My a1c is 7,1 I started with pump on January 2023. I used to leave in Cuba the insulin there is NPH. The old school primitive health care. 😢
Thanks for the video Andrea! I am getting my first pump in a few weeks (type 1 for 18 years now!) and something I’m scared about is inserting infusion sites on parts of my body that have accumulated a lot of scar tissue from daily injections and thus are decently painful, which is the main reason why I’m trying this out. Your videos absolutely have put me more at ease throughout this process, thank you!
OH I'm so pleased!!! And it's my pleasure! I'm also delighted for you to be starting a pump! I know it's all a very personal decision, but I've found it really life changing for me, and I hope the same for you! Either way I'm so glad you found this video helpful and that it's put your mind more at ease - I take that as a HUGE compliment and really think this is one of the most important parts of being a t1d! Big love to you my friend! 💙
When I started on my first pump I was told to only use my abdomen and not to use other areas but I think advice has changed now, it took me a long time to move away from there and now I mainly use my thighs. I have quite chunky thighs so plenty of space there 😂 I'm quite keen to have a go using my arms but I have a libre and I'm not sure about how far apart they may need to go, I will see if I can find out so I can give my arms a go. Thanks for sharing your favourite sites, it's always useful to see what other people do 🙂
So I put it on my arm but I think my tubing is too short since I like to clip my pump on my waistband, it feels like it's pulling when I move my arm 😬 I have 60cm tubing and I just ordered 3 months-worth of consumables so next time I'll order some 80cm tubing sets, hopefully I'll remember!
Good for your for trying the arm!! But oh - I'm so sorry about the short tubing! I don't know about you but that feeling of pulling drives me wild - I don't like it at all! At least you've had a go at it and can order longer tubing next time! With regards to how far apart the Libre and pump site should be - I find as long as the site and Libre aren't right next to each other - you're good to go!!! Good luck my diabuddy and thank you for sharing your experience here!! 💙💙💙
@@ShesDiabetic Thanks Andrea! I have my pump clipped on my bra for now and that's better than on my waistband but not my favourite place to put my pump! I kept forgetting to find out about libre and pump site placement so thank you for sharing that, it's so helpful!! I went for the other arm this time but it's good to know when I get my longer tubing I can put both on the same arm 😊
Thank you so much for this video. My favorite placement is my abdomen, and I had not had the best results with my legs. I had never thought of placing it on my leg where you showed though! That makes so much more sense. I can’t wait to give it a try. I feel like I always learn something new from you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and knowledge with us.
Thank you so much Len! And I'm so glad you found the leg info interesting and potentially helpful! YAY!!! It's my absolute pleasure to help and make these videos - truly - I love it! Thank you for your kind words and good luck with the new site placement! I hope it works well for you!! 😍🙏🏻
I am not a diabetic, but my daughter was diagnosed the end of March 2020 a month after her 3rd birthday. Its encouraging to watch your videos and see you living a normal happy life. Its a struggle sometimes to remember that she will be able to do so. We are almost a year into this journey and its been rough. Thank you for being transparent and providing information about Type 1 Diabetes.
@@kayjordan7310 it's been rough. Lots of self blame even though there was and is nothing I can do to take it away. She has managed well. Takes shots and dexcom changes like a champ.
I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter's recent diagnosis, and your son's diagnosis Kay - oh my goodness what a lot to have going on through 2020 in addition to the pandemic. You both sound like extraordinary parents for coming here and communicating in this way, and please please please know that this will get easier. From a spiritual standpoint I have no idea why t1d happens to some people and not others, and to have it strike your children when they are so young. That's a lot to deal with, there's no denying it. But please know, and I can tell you honestly, I truly believe that type 1 diabetes has made me a better person. Yes, I have health challenges that effect my day to day and require my attention, but it's also made me into a more health conscious, empathetic and generally more grateful for the gift of life. I don't know if this helps you at all, but I wanted to share that with you as you grapple with and potentially struggle with the day to day for yourself and your children. I'm so glad you have a Dexcom - that will become (and probably has already become) your greatest ally and tool in all of this. Please know, you are not alone and the camaraderie and support that you've given to one another here is absolutely inspiring to witness and this will get you FAR! My love and strength to both of you - you guys are an inspiration and should be so proud of yourselves! 🌟🌟
I have always used my abdomen for 16 years pumping (23 years MDI before that). Right now I use the left side for my infusion sites and right side for the CGM. After watching your video, I'm thinking of trying out new site locations. The lower back by the hips seems like a good idea. Thanks!
Hi Andrea, I have been on a pump for 7 years, always used my stomach and sides for the infusion set, I started to use the outside top of my legs a few months ago to give my stomach a break, has been ok. I use the back of my arms for Dexcom, never tried an infusion set there. Always good to get suggestions for new sites 😃 thank you
You are so welcome! I'm so glad to hear this may have given you some new ideas! I'm with you - I always go for the same ones - and actually my Dexcom is what inspired me to do an arm site!! Great minds!! 😍
Thank you! This gave me the confidence to try the leg for my next set. I'm only a week into using a pump and already feeling like my belly is overcrowded!
Thank you! I’m new too T1D as I was a Type II. Anyway, just after my 69th birthday my Doctor was trying to understand why in 18 months I went from an A1C of 6 to 9. He had me do some labs and we found out that I was LADA with only 0.7% of pancreas produced insulin. I’m now a T1D and my Endocrinologist is great. I first got rid of my diabetes oral medication and started Basal once a day. Then I got a CGM and started taking Blousing before meals. Long story short I got my pump about 10 days ago and it has been amazing…I don’t have to take 5+ injections daily! Thank you and many others who share their experiences! God bless you!❤
Good morning Andrea! I just found your site and have subscribed....thanks, for all you are doing!! Question: in watching your "favorite infusion sites", you said the back of your arm is great....do you feel gravity pulling against the adhesive??
Oh thank you for subscribing! And welcome to the family! 🥰 I've never had any problems with gravity pulling down the site on my arm - it's one of my favorites!!
This is so informative, thank you. We are still deciding on a pump for our son. But he is also very newly diagnosed, and he is only 2 and a pump I feel would be too big for him. We are thinking for his 1year anniversary. Thank you so much again ❤ Edit: we use the bum just below the waistband for his Iport cause he has no fat anywhere else lol and dexcom takes over his arms. But the inner thigh for his decom might be a good way to give his arms a rest?
Hi I'm new to your site which I'm now a subscriber 🙂...I been type 1 for 31 years now and I use a tandem tslim...my issue i been having lately is when I use the back of my arm, if I sit down I tend to get the warning saying my tubing is blocked...have you had this issue or have a tip for this to stop happening please...tyvm
Thank you so much for subscribing Ric! Welcome to the family here!! Gosh - I've never had that happen to me - I'm so sorry that's what's happening to you with the arm site! I would absolutely encourage you to contact Tandem and see if they have any tips or tricks for you. Or maybe others can chime in here on your comment and help? I'm so sorry I can't be of more assistance as I imagine this is very very frustrating to you!! I really hope you're able to find answers asap!!
Hello I like your video on site placement for the diabetic pump are used a diabetic pump 670 and I am looking for a great rotation spots on my body I appreciate it if you would get back to me with some ideas thank you very much bye
I am a mother with a Type 1 diabetic child living in South Korea. My daughter and I watched your video, and it was helpful in changing the injection site for the insulin pump. Thank you.
Type 1 diabetic for 24 yrs was on the pump for 7 years than decided to take daily injection due to the scar tissues I had on my stomach, I just decided that I wanted to go back on the pump and this video is a great help with the infusion sites you was showing us.
Oh I'm so glad this may be able to help you! I find rotating my sites quite difficult to be disciplined enough to do - I get these fav ones and just stick with it! I need to take my own advice and rotate rotate rotate!!! 💙
Happy New Year and thank you so much for this video. It came at the perfect time. I am a long time pumper and I have totally overused my stomach area. I just put a new set in today and I am using my upper thigh for the first time. Thanks for the detail on using the softer area!! It will be interesting for me to see how the absorbtion rate is on the thigh, and it has been getting worse and worse for me on the abdomen. Your video's always seem to come at the right time!!
Oh I'm so glad this came at the right time for you! YAY!!! I totally hear you one overusing one site and needing to make the jump but just, gah! It's hard eh! Good for you for giving the leg site a go - that's not easy! I hope it works really well for you and thank you have a wonderful day and potential discovery of a new site! HORRAY!!! xoxo
It's tough to say - I find, I really kind of just have to try different spots out and see what works. I have pretty muscular arms (have lifted more since making this video) and the back of my arms even thought they're pretty solid work really well!
It really depends on your infusion set. I have a set that allows me to trigger the launch of the infusion set with one hand. If this isn’t possible for you, could you ask someone like a loved one to help you? I really hope this helps! 🙏🏻
My legs are so prone to bleeding too! It's so annoying because it just takes away a huge amount of real estate - but I have the same issue - especially recently!
OMG, I met you thanks to that devil's violinist movie, where I loved your acting. And investigating through youtube to see more of your actings, I found your channel. Such an amazing channel, I never imagined this would happen. I got to admit i admire you a lot, for everything, your personal being, your acting. I would be so glad if you saw this comment, it's not so different than many here but I make my try. Greetings from Mexico.
Oh thank you so much, I'm so glad you found me and took the time to watch the film! Thank you for all your kind words, truly they mean a lot to me and I'm very very grateful to you!! I hope you're well, safe, happy and healthy in Mexico and I wish you the most wonderful year ahead my friend!!
Is worth it to go from the pen to the pump. My doctor is not strongly recommending it for me as I have “decent enough” control. Also thank you for these videos - been a huge help
I think it's 100% a personal decision. Just because you have good control on pens doesn't mean a pump would be a bad decision for you. I made this video about my honest truth of switching to an insulin pump and you may find it useful! Truly it's been a game changer for me personally, and significantly improved my life, but that's just me, and we're all unique! I would just do some more research and listen to your own instincts, thats' the best I can say! I hope this helps you! This is the video I made documenting my switch and what it was like and has been like since. With joy my friend!!! ua-cam.com/video/wVr89eDEKqc/v-deo.html
I really wish I could use another site other than my stomach but, every time I've tried my blood sugars always get really high :( I have so many scars on my stomach from my pump sites
I hear you! Oh I'm so sorry that is just so frustrating! We're all different - I hope you can find ways that work for you! Another one I use sometimes is actually my bum, but I didn't cover that in this video because it may be a bit too suggestive I felt like - but just thought I'd throw it out there as another option for you in case that might help! 💙💙💙
Hi Andrea, I just started using this Islet Insulin Pump. Traumatized from Medtronics Pumps. Forced to use it 2x’s in past & awoke 2x’s in hospital after being in a coma! Had severe hypoglycemia due to it. Not typical diabetic. Not hereditary for me. Thyroid was nuked by Naval hospital when I was 16 & they automatically stated I was type 1 but was mistake! I wasn’t! Ruined entire life. No MDs could figure me out, refused to see me; 1 office told me to figure out own dosages by myself. Told them NEVER tell a patient that. It could kill them. I wished I reported them! Luckily I survived. Ending up getting used to hypoglycemic episodes over 9 months & no longer feeling symptoms of severe hypoglycemia. (Will show bg in finger sticks as low as 17 or even LOW) Dexcom constantly beeped. I won’t feel it. Lost top teeth in past & had to get them replaced while being in icu for 3 days. I’m now trying to learn this Islet Pump almost 2 months since UCSD can’t really figure me out. They’re the last MDs willing to help me. I appreciate areas other than tummy! My hubby puts my Dexcom G6 on my lower back for me & it’s painful! They want it on my belly but I keep bleeding each time! They want me on the islet since insulin pens won’t suffice. So I’m trying to figure out where to put it. Have bad bruises from it on my belly f bleeding. When I remove the site after 3 days it’s purple & inflamed. Don’t know where else to put it. Will try to put it on other areas like you’ve shown aside from my lower back since I said my Dexcom G6 is back there & that’s painful as heck. TYVM you’re awesome!! 💯 Will try my arm or inner leg now…just have to see how to keep it from being snagged. I exercise a lot-biking. K enjoy your weekend & upcoming week ahead!!
I hear you!!! I get stuck in a safety zone of a certain site and it's so hard to pry myself away from it - but so worth once I pluck up the courage to do so!!! 😛
Awesome video! Thanks. In regards to site 3, I’ll sometimes put the pump on the opposite side of where the infusion site is. I find this a good way to get rid of the slack. Works for me!
Oh that is an EXCELLENT IDEA!! I sometimes do that when I'm sleeping, but not usually in my regular day to day and I have no idea why! I'm actually going to switch my pump over to my other pocket right now! THANK YOU MY FRIEND!!!
Ah! I HEAR YOU!!! 😂😅😄😘 I would just say - do not be afraid! Tubing can always be replaced AND that sticker is incredibly strong!! But of course I'm sure your fiancé appreciates your care and consideration in this! You are clearly A MOST EXCELLENT PARTNER!!!!!! ❤️💙❤️💙🥰🥰❤️💙❤️💙
Hi Andrea, Love your videos, very amusing and comforting. I noticed your silver clip on your tandem. Please tell me where I can get one. My clip is over-expanded and constantly pops out. Its driving me crazy. Thanks, Tony in Harrisburg, PA
Thank you Tony! The clip is called hip clip, and here’s the Amazon link!! I love mine so much!! www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-HipClip-Lightweight-Stainless/dp/B01N7VLDUE/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?crid=34QSWCIF38U3M&keywords=stick+on+clip&qid=1645989203&sprefix=stick+on+clip%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-10
It's been years since I've ripped out a site, which kinda surprises me. I have my canulas on my stomach about 3 inches from the middle, flipping sides each time. As a guy I keep my pump in my front left pants pocket. Tubing is tucked into my pocket, over my waistband, and under my shirt (24"). Sometimes it wants to stick out a little, but mostly it's just seen from my pocket up to my waistband. I've seen several other guys do this also. I have the tubing, other people might see it, but nobody has ever said anything. I might try the leg spot now that you've shown where/what works. I suspect this is a lot more challenging for women than guys. Do women pre-plan sites based on what they might be wearing for social events?
I hear you on the stomach sites! That's just never been one that works well for me, but that just goes to show how different we all are because I know a lot of people love their stomach sites! I can say from myself as a woman, if I have a specific outfit or event I know I'm going to be wearing something special for, I'll absolutely plan accordingly with my infusion set placement!
Hi Andrea, I start my pump journey tomorrow. I found your videos as I was searching for pump information. Have been T1D for 52 years and have lived through many approaches from urine testing to blood testing to cgm (I have a Dexcom 2 years now). Have online training and setup for my T-slim-X tomorrow. I love your videos. So encouraging and informative. Blessings, Ken
Thank you for your time and effort in making this video. I have had type 1 diabetes since 1985. I used shots for my insulin delivery until 2007 but am now on a pump and CGM. The addition of a CGM makes my blood sugar control very good. I have very few low blood sugar events whereas with shots I had low blood sugar events at least twice a month. My A1C has never been above 6.0 and mostly I have an A1C of 5.7 or lower. Your video helped me with alternative spots on my body to attach my infusion sets. Lately, however, I have had some blockages in the sites I use for my infusion sets. I have reversed some of these blockages by using my thumb and forefinger to massage the infusion set locations. I have used the area on each side of my navel and have had great results with my infusion set success. I also use the area on my hips to attach my infusion sets and this area also has responded to my massaging the area to reduce infusion set blockages. I still have to repeat the placement of the infusion set due to scar tissue buildup but as I continue to massage the infusion sites my success has increased, and the infusion blockages have stopped occurring as often as they used to. So, the point of all this is to encourage pump users to massage daily the older infusion set sites. It will be a while before the sites are unblocked but I believe my success is positive affirmation that this will work to reduce future infusion set blockages. Any comments you have about this comment will be appreciated and I look forward to future episodes.
Thanks for the inspiration Andrea. I'm just three years using a pump and having watched your video, I used my leg as a site for the first time ever. This is day three and so far so good!
I just started using a pump in October and I feel like I've been abusing my tummy/abdomen area, so I should definitely give these spots a try. 😂 You mentioned some sites having better absorption than others. As someone who uses Tandem Control IQ, I was wondering if you change your pump settings depending on the site.
Oh a new pumper 😍! I hope you're enjoying it and it's all working well for you Lora, and I'm glad this might have given you some more site ideas! It took me a while to get myself to change my site area because quite frankly I was scared too (just me being silly I guess!) I don't actually go so far as to change my pump settings, as like you, I use the Tandem IQ system, but I do keep it in mind with my mealtime bolus, maybe taking a little less or more with meals according to my sites' absorption rates, but a lot of it is a little bit of a guessing game of course! Big love and joy to you my fellow Diabuddy and thank you for watching! 💙
@@ShesDiabetic Thank you for the advice!! The idea of trying something new's definitely scary. I don't like experimenting with something as important as my health, but I know I'll have to do it eventually, so this makes me feel better about it. 😂
Struggle to pop insulin pump into bra, obs only decent option, when wearing a frock..though..depends on bust area design....anyway..fumbling in bra area, re insulin pump, rather embarrassing..so just areas, where I can slot pump into trouser/skirt, waistband,pockets
I am a BBW T1D for 33 yrs. I started using a pump in 2019. I have tonssss of scar tissue on my abdomen and where I don’t is where I put my cgm. The best place I found that works for me is my chest/upper breasts. I’m on the hunt to find another reachable spot with a fantastic absorption. I’m hesitant about my thighs and can’t reach my back so I’m at a loss lol
You’re kind of hero, I’m diabetic since 19 years and I always try to hide my pump and needle(people are so stupid to understand how your life could be much easier with that),but now I’m trying to push myself and show it out. You’re speaking about that in a fantastic way, I really estimate you. And anyway great tips about the legs, I’m going to try it now and see how it goes. Thanks.
Oh Francesco - thank you oh so much! I'm no hero - just a gal with type 1 diabetes - but your kindness is wonderful for the ego 😂🙏🏻. I think you're willingness to show your pump more - and living with this condition is heroic in and of itself!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!! Let me know how the leg site goes for you!! I wish you such wonderful things my friend!!! 💙💙💙
Ive been rotating around my abdomen and been feeling stressed about a new site. I was hoping this vid would give me the courage to use a new spot but I ended up just putting it back in my stomach. Maybe next time!
The site isn't noticeable at all I've found! But when I'm wearing really tight jeans and things like that I do have to be very creative about where I put the actual pump, because that can be quite tricky! The best I've found so far in those scenarios is to put it in my bra, either in front (between boobs) or to the side! I hope this helps friend!
Hi angel I'm diabetic too, because my pancreas is not working, this happened 7 years ago and I'm dying,my diabetes is out of control I'm afraid to go to the doctor.....
Thank you for sharing. I used the lower bottom of my belly. I have just inserted my infusion in my thigh for the first time. I have my Dexcom G7 on the other thigh.
Arm site for pump n glucose reader, tends to fail, before its due to change. Re bra,top straps, snagging n pulling at sensor. Similar with, outer fat area of hip, botty area. Safe sitew, personally, tummy and upper chest area.
I’ve been a T1D for 45 years and my go to spots are on my lower abdomen since we have pets, young grandchildren and I’m a klutz 😏 but my arms, legs and even boobs are used. My skin is super sensitive to adhesive so I’m limited to those spots (for some reason I can’t explain) I love the leg but it’s not practical most of the time.
My dining room table is lethal to stomach sites. But, I also run into walls and pull Dex off all the time, so an arm site probably wouldn't work. I've kind of learned to suck it in when getting up from the table.
I've been a diabetic for 9 years now, just installed my first pump about an hour ago and hoping this will help my sugars! It's a super confusing process but this helps a lot!
Congratulations! You’re going to love it! I had to go back to syringe based delivery recently for a couple of weeks and I missed my pump so much! It can be inconvenient at night time but I have workarounds for that.
Hi Andrea, for two weeks I have my Minimed 780G insuline-pump with Guardian 4 CGM sensor. A whole new life in terms of healthy low glucose. Your'e fusion sites are all new to me. Hope it will work for me to, for I already have lost several sets. I have a question to ask; do you use the standard tubes ore the longer ones? They are more practical, I think. And when you are in bed where do you keep the pump? I mijzelf hold the pump in my hand, so it always turns around with me. But I ques there are better options. Thank you for all your'e helpful video's. Greetz from the Netherlands, Corné
Thank you for the video. I started pumping (type II) in my late 50s. Wearing the pump on the waistband resulted in broken clips, ripped out infusion sites and all manner of problems. About three years ago I moved the pump into a pocket T-shirt with a small hole cut just above the pocket. I've always run the tubing to my abdomen without problem the arm and the leg are not sites I've tried. To be honest I'm concerned with flexibility in being able to reach those sites (I'm not in my late 60s). Any secrets for actually getting it inserted into the back of the arm? (FWIW I don't use the arm for my CGM either for the same reason.)
Using the back of my arm for the first time after watching this. I prefer short 30cm tubing so the pump is clipped to my t-shirt (no bra strap available! :-) ). The absorption seems really good, but then this is the first time I'm not using my thighs in a long time.
Fantastic! I'm so glad to hear you're trying it out and finding it useful! This is wonderful news! It's never easy to change sites so that in and of itself is a really awesome achievement (at least in my opinion!) Also - I hear you on the sorter tubing! Sometimes I like the length because it just gives me more to play with and no restriction, but often times it's just a lot of tubing hanging off of me and that feels rather unexcellent! Also - sorry you don't have a bra to connect to - I guess we can't have it all 😂😂😂
Awesome video, I've been a type 1 for 27 years now. I've been trying to change my sites more often. Checking your video out it's helping me alot to get more ideas to change the area that I use. The problem with me is that I don't have much body fat. I've noticed that you don't either. Sometimes it hurts depending on the area I use. Thanks for your time. Also I want to add that you're very pretty woman. Take care 😎
I just started a new infusion site 2 days ago on my right side just above beltline and just passed halfway back. My thighs were overused. Yesterday my BG's were all in the high 200's and by 5pm it was over 300! I thought maybe I was coming down with something because when I'm sick it almost always runs high. My stomach was feeling slightly nauseous so I wasn't sure if I was sick or it was because my BG stayed so high for so long and I wasn't able to eat anything. And at one point I thought 'it's probably that smoke from those dang Canadians'! I'm in upstate NY and right now the skies are smoky yellow! Smells like I'm at a campfire. With no beer or marshmallows! 🙁
I'd love to find out how you guys are getting success with your inner leg. I've tried it 3 times now, and it either fails in usual fashion, or hurts like absolutely crazy where I have to rip it out. Or I insert it, and I wake up the next morning with my sugars rising at a steady level. My last few days have been mountains, spiking to 12 to 18, and sinking to 3 when it starts working, and then fails hours later for the spikes. And I'm not talking about inner leg, but every insertion site I've tried ends up with this formula. And no matter where I insert, these things are constantly failing on me just a few hours later. Where they should be working for 3 days. I'm just about to burst into tears out of frustration. These insertions do not work. Been on these things for 3 years now, Type 1 for 10+ years. Tried the AutoSoft 90 degrees and 30 degrees. Switched to 30 degrees, because they seem to work better. But still failing I swear, like 70%+ of the time. I don't have much body fat. Legs just feel like a thin layer of skin. Same with stomach. Just feel screwed, and also the OmniPod 5 is not available in South Africa. And I see Tslim x2 is not even approved for Type 1, like the OmniPod 5 is. For me they work absolutely great when the insertion itself works. And a big question for me is do the OmniPod 5 insertions keep failing. And is anyone else having such crazy failure rates? I feel like the only one who's going crazy with these failure rates. And its been months on end. Anyways, not even sure there's a solution forwards for me right now. Feel like I'm just shouting at the air for no solutions.
What size tubing do you use? I’ve been using a pump 15 years but Tslim only 3. Wondering what size tubing to use tho if I decide to go back of arm.. I currently have the 24in and wondering if it will work..
Okay so I was diagnosed 2 months ago at age 27 and I genuinely want to know… does it get in the way of sex? Like seriously I’m not trying to be funny. Sex is an important thing to me and I don’t want to worry about it getting knocked off if one of my favorite sites happens to be like, a thigh or something. I feel like nobody talks about it but it’s one of the huge questions holding me up from making the switch!
I use my abdomen and sides of my waist. Interesting that I was told when first starting that the abdomen is preferred because the absorption rate would be more consistent there than, as you noted, when wearing on you thigh. Question I have is how you can apply the infusion set to an area where one cannot use both hands? Enjoying your channel.
Thank you so much for you kind words! I have the auto soft inserter that I can actually use one handed so that's how I achieve the insertion with one hand. Actually it's the only one I've ever used so I don't have experience with anything else, but I really appreciate your question - because I never would have thought of this!
Thanks for the 411 on infusion sites Andrea. I have been a diabetic for 29 years and pumping for 22 and I am running out of sites on my stomach due to scar tissue. I haven't tried the arm yet ( I use that area for my CGM) but that sounds interesting. My problem is that I am very active and I don't want to rip the site out. Where do you place your site on your legs? I am going to try this site today and see if I can get used to the cord running that way. Again thanks for the vid it is very helpful to see where you can put the site.
How did it go? Well! I hope! I tend to do my leg ones on the top inner thigh as that’s where I’m able to away with pulling it out the least. I hear you ok being super active- I’m the same and I have similar problems in that I want to rotate my sights but there’s precious real estate that isn’t subject to being ripped out. I’m always looking for tips and other site options, so if you discovery anything in your search please do let me know!
Andrea, thank you for introducing me to three new sites. Have been a diabetic for 42 yrs., and have worn a pump for 21 yrs. Adding a Dexcom reduces the available sites even more. Have tried the leg. Had trouble each time after approx a day or two. It was not the same general area you wear yours on the leg. Will give it a try next. Thank you for your eye-opening suggestions.
I use the Diabetes:M app to keep track of my sites. It has this great diagram: i.imgur.com/GjdT1r5.png What's more, it allows for recording the site location. It then shows up as a red dot. The more time passes, the more "washed out" that red dot appears, until it vanishes. That way, based on the dot's color, you know what sites you used recently and what sites have been used a long time ago. These are the ones I then pick for when I set a new site. Also, I use steel cannulas, so I hesitate to put them on the arm where they could be pressed in deeper if I lie on them. Steel cannulas don't bend, and once they are in the muscle ... ouch. But steelies work much better for me overall, so I stick to them. Oh, and Andrea, ever tried to add a tension relief? Just pick a bit of tubing close to the cannula, bend it in a U shape (maybe 1,5 inch diameter), and tape it on the skin. If the tubing gets caught, the tension is then fully focused on the tape, while the actual site remains tension-free. Helps prevent many ripped off sites!
Hello, I definitely over use my stomach do you use any sticky swabs for it to stick to you more on arm or leg? I will be going to a theme park next week and wondering about that? I know sweat and water wear and tear adhesive! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you for sharing new sites for inserting the infusion set. For the first time tonight I have inserted the infusion set on my upper buttock. I will share my experience in few days.
Hi Andrea! My love handles and abdomen are my favourite places. I tried the arm last summer and found it difficult when changing my clothes. It was more to think about lol. Thanks so much for the video! Lots of love.
More to think about - I hear you on that one!! We're all different and what works for one may not work for another - I love that and find it fascinating in so many ways! Thank you so much for watching and lots of love right back to you!! 🥰
Thank you for this and all your other videos. Have been Type 2 Diabetic for ~30 years, mostly using oral meds for BS control. Within the last 2 years, I was switched to a regimen of both short and long acting insulins using KwikPen delivery in conjunction with Dexcom G6 for BS reads. Eight months ago, Tandem tSlim x2 with IQ Control became part of my life - what a game/life saver for me! My BS is showing better control (still room for improvement) but much better than me guessing how much insulin to give and when, etc. Your videos are so informative and easy to understand with an ability to watch several times to really digest some of the tips or comments you make during your presentation. I have watched several of your videos and have you as a Favorite Channel and have subscribed to follow past and future videos. My wife and I are 68 years old . She says she still wants me around (haha) but retirement makes for lots of togetherness and she is actively looking for a job - for ME! Thank you again and look forward to watching your next episodes. Have a Great Life!
Interesting sites and like her energy. I have found the upper stomach a few inches below your pecks/breast area absorbs well as an alternate site. For people with more body fat such as I i try to find areas with least amount of fat like arms and legs to help with insulin absorption
Thanks for the video! Its my type 1 diabetes anniversary today, and I have had it for 1 year. I am hoping to go on a pump in a few days, so this video has been really helpful! XX
Happy diaversary! Would you please share your pump journey? I really want to go on the pump but terrified since I have been on injections for 20+ years now. It would really help seeing how you get on with a pump 🙏🏻
@@lolaeddaloo3a Hi there! I am due to go on a omnipod pump, and have got a pretty bad case of the nerves 😅 but I am also very excited. I have been on Pens but it really is a pain! I am also on the libre, because I really don't want a cgm. Will update when I get the pump 🙂 xx
Thank you Andrea! I’m a belly girl myself but thanks to your video my neglected backside will now get a chance to prove it’s worthy. If I can pull it off, logistically. ☺️
Ah! Excellent Lisa!! I've never had good luck with my belly personally, which is why you don't see it featured here - but hey! Doesn't that just go to show how different we all are! Good luck with the new site! I hope it proves worthy, and logistically possible too - hehe!! 😄
Being lean are you finding issues with insulin flow being blocked? I feel that being lean there is issues with the insulin flow being blocked by hitting a muscle? So I always try to find a more "flabby" part but I'm below 15% body fat and finding it difficult to find a new spot? I use my inner thigh for my CGM and then used my upper buttocks for my infusion sets so I tried to find a new spot and tried the love handles to only have to change it out 3 times in one day due to insulin flow being blocked! Quite frustrating so I will attempt the lower back like you have but due to lifting weights wonder how the back of the arm will work.
I hear you! I don't personally find too many issues with the flow being blocked. But I do try to avoid muscle as I find that can be quite painful. I do know some extremely lean people that have benefited from a metal cannula as opposed to the plastic ones? Maybe this is something you could speak to your doctor about! Frustration with Insulin delivery is the worst so I really feel you and hope you're able to find a solution that works for you!
In addition to the sites mentioned in the video, you can go from that kidney area site, right around to the front, using your sides, above the belt line, on to the stomach/abdomen, on either side of the navel. The more sites you rotate through, the longer you'll be able to do this before building up scar tissue, and finding that you have a reduction in absorption of insulin as a result. I use this rotation pattern for both infusion, and CGM, as well as MDI if necessary.
Great point!! I’ve had a lot of kinked cannulas on my stomach for some reason so that’s why I’ve always leaned towards other sites - but then again, they could have just been a series of bad situations and I think I should try again! Thank you for the encouragement! the more site rotation the better - you are absolutely right about that!!! Thank you again!!! 🌟
@@ShesDiabetic You're fairly thin, like me. Make sure you use the 6mm cannulas. I wish the 3mm were still available for thinner floks, too. If kinking is still an issue, consider the AutoSoft 30.
Very helpful! I've been rotating the same sites (belly, hips) and noticed reduced absorption so looking for new ideas and these are all sites I haven't tried before. Thanks!
Thank you for making this video I used it for reference to placing my Omnipod in that love handle upper buttox area for the first time because putting it there scared me but not anymore! 🥰🥳
Hi Andrea hope you’re doing well. Just a quick question, I am now learning how to use the medtronic insulin pump to put it for my 4 years old daughter do you have any tips here or there ? Do you think I should use it for her or is she too young to use it? Im thinking maybe it will bother her when playing or running or even sleeping. She’s been diabetic since 3 years now and we only used the pens for her. Now her doctor advised we try the pump cause she’s been having a lot of lows lately but I don’t know it’s too complicated I feel. Any reply will help 🙏🏻 thank you and stay safe and strong 💪🏻 love from kuwait 🇰🇼♥️
Hello Aisha! These are great questions! Have you considered any tubeless pump options? Omnipod is a tubeless pump that I've heard works very well for young ones. Because of the lack of tubing, your daughter would be less likely to pull it out. Just a thought. I think, however, a pump is VERY SAFE and can be a game changer, no matter your daughter's age. It could be really fantastic. I would look into it all further, and speak to your doctor about tubeless options, like the Omnipod in particular. I hope this helps and I wish you and your sweet daughter all the very best!
Thank you for replying 🤗 I will definitely ask her doctor about the omnipod pump👍🏻 and yeah I feel like the pump would be a game changer at least I hope so I will tell you how it goes once we start using it . Thank you again love you 😘
Hi Aisha! My daughter is on Medtronic 640g since she was about 17 months old--that's over 2 years now. The only sites we use are her belly and tighs as it goes really well with the pump pouch she wears around her waist. Plus the tubing doesn't catch as it's hidden in the pouch as well. :-) Monika
... Also, if your daughter is not on the pump yet, I would recommend putting the empty pump pouch on her some time before to allow her to get use to it. My daughter didn't want to wear it so the next day I tried again, and when it didn't bother her anymore after few days I put an old phone that was similar in size and weight to the real pump into her pouch. She got use to that and we didn't have any problem switching the phone to the real pump :-) we started that process about 2 weeks before she was put on the pump. Best of luck!
@@Rosa-nb3nd thank you so much for your reply. Wow I never thought about that thats a great idea I’m definitely gonna try that. Her appointment with her doctor is in 2 weeks so I think we will put her on the pump by the start of March. It keeps getting delayed cause of Covid. But we are trying our best. Thank you again wishing you and your daughter all the health and happiness in the world ♥️🤗
Hi Andrea, thank you for inspiring me to get my blood glucose under control. I have been a diabetic for 25 years, and not really serious about getting better in managing it until i stumbled upon your UA-cam channel last November 2020 . My A1C has been between 12-14 range for the last 10 years. After watching some of your videos, i decided to get a Dexcom CGM and Tslim pump to help manage my diabetes. I am excited to share my lab result i received today, my A1C is at 7.9!!! Isn't that amazing? I am so looking forward to maintain or better this result. Thank you
Liza...OH MY GOODNESS THAT IS INCREDIBLE!!!! YOU SHOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOURSELF!!! I thank you so so much for your kind words and for watching my channel - but I really truly mean it when I say - you are responsible for this incredible change! Even your initiating the watching of my videos was a step that came from you and I am so so so honored to be a part of your journey, but truly you have made the steps to change your life via these incredible (and never easy!) actions and you should just be so incredibly proud of yourself! I thank you for sharing this with me, truly it means a lot, and I am just SO HAPPY FOR YOU MY DIABUDDY!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!! What an INCREDIBLE way to start the New Year!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! YOU INSPIRE ME!!!! 🥰🌟😍
@@ShesDiabetic Thank you Diabuddy😍 seriously you inspired me.Now that my AIC is low On the 28th I will undergo on a retina surgery . (Proliferative retinopathy ) " consequenses of me not being compliant for 25 years" I will keep you posted.
Great video! I think we pumpers always need ideas for new sites! I love the lower back. Use the whole waist area a lot! Never tried the first two sites you showed. Honestly, I would be scared to pull it out from inner leg or upper arm. But challenge accepted! I will try it! Nice outfit change between the 3 parts;)
Great video. I rotate starting with R upper arm, R butt, R abdomen, R thigh. Then repeat the rotation on the left. Then factor in CGM placement and it’s not always exactly in order, but it works for me. As for tubing catching on doorknobs and pulling the site out, I always tape the tubing to my skin about 3-4” from the insertion site so if there’s a snag, it will pull on the taped down section and the insertion site is safeguarded.
I'm not the guy to write appreciation comments which shows how sincere I am, but man you are helping me out a lot with these videos. Huge thanks for everything. You are a gem
Thanks so much for your video! I have had T1D since I was 16 months old, and am now 40!! I just started using a pump this year in January because the idea of tubing has freaked me out. 😂 It’s so much better than I expected it to be, but I hate finding new places to put my sites. Recently I tried putting it on my lower back like you showed, and I love it!!! It’s my new favorite spot!! Tonight I’m going to attempt my thigh. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration! 🙂
Hi, I am diabetic for 20 years. And I never met someone like me pregnant. Can you told me your experience? I am so scared about it. My a1c is 7,1 I started with pump on January 2023. I used to leave in Cuba the insulin there is NPH. The old school primitive health care. 😢
I’m 10 and I just got my insulin pump this is very useful
Fantastic!! I'm excited for you my friend!!
Thanks for the video Andrea! I am getting my first pump in a few weeks (type 1 for 18 years now!) and something I’m scared about is inserting infusion sites on parts of my body that have accumulated a lot of scar tissue from daily injections and thus are decently painful, which is the main reason why I’m trying this out. Your videos absolutely have put me more at ease throughout this process, thank you!
OH I'm so pleased!!! And it's my pleasure! I'm also delighted for you to be starting a pump! I know it's all a very personal decision, but I've found it really life changing for me, and I hope the same for you! Either way I'm so glad you found this video helpful and that it's put your mind more at ease - I take that as a HUGE compliment and really think this is one of the most important parts of being a t1d! Big love to you my friend! 💙
When I started on my first pump I was told to only use my abdomen and not to use other areas but I think advice has changed now, it took me a long time to move away from there and now I mainly use my thighs. I have quite chunky thighs so plenty of space there 😂 I'm quite keen to have a go using my arms but I have a libre and I'm not sure about how far apart they may need to go, I will see if I can find out so I can give my arms a go. Thanks for sharing your favourite sites, it's always useful to see what other people do 🙂
So I put it on my arm but I think my tubing is too short since I like to clip my pump on my waistband, it feels like it's pulling when I move my arm 😬 I have 60cm tubing and I just ordered 3 months-worth of consumables so next time I'll order some 80cm tubing sets, hopefully I'll remember!
Good for your for trying the arm!! But oh - I'm so sorry about the short tubing! I don't know about you but that feeling of pulling drives me wild - I don't like it at all! At least you've had a go at it and can order longer tubing next time! With regards to how far apart the Libre and pump site should be - I find as long as the site and Libre aren't right next to each other - you're good to go!!! Good luck my diabuddy and thank you for sharing your experience here!! 💙💙💙
@@ShesDiabetic Thanks Andrea! I have my pump clipped on my bra for now and that's better than on my waistband but not my favourite place to put my pump! I kept forgetting to find out about libre and pump site placement so thank you for sharing that, it's so helpful!! I went for the other arm this time but it's good to know when I get my longer tubing I can put both on the same arm 😊
Thank you so much for this video. My favorite placement is my abdomen, and I had not had the best results with my legs. I had never thought of placing it on my leg where you showed though! That makes so much more sense. I can’t wait to give it a try. I feel like I always learn something new from you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and knowledge with us.
Thank you so much Len! And I'm so glad you found the leg info interesting and potentially helpful! YAY!!! It's my absolute pleasure to help and make these videos - truly - I love it! Thank you for your kind words and good luck with the new site placement! I hope it works well for you!! 😍🙏🏻
I am not a diabetic, but my daughter was diagnosed the end of March 2020 a month after her 3rd birthday. Its encouraging to watch your videos and see you living a normal happy life. Its a struggle sometimes to remember that she will be able to do so. We are almost a year into this journey and its been rough. Thank you for being transparent and providing information about Type 1 Diabetes.
My son was diagnosed a year ago how are you x
@@kayjordan7310 it's been rough. Lots of self blame even though there was and is nothing I can do to take it away. She has managed well. Takes shots and dexcom changes like a champ.
@@kayjordan7310 how are you doing with all of it?
I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter's recent diagnosis, and your son's diagnosis Kay - oh my goodness what a lot to have going on through 2020 in addition to the pandemic. You both sound like extraordinary parents for coming here and communicating in this way, and please please please know that this will get easier. From a spiritual standpoint I have no idea why t1d happens to some people and not others, and to have it strike your children when they are so young. That's a lot to deal with, there's no denying it. But please know, and I can tell you honestly, I truly believe that type 1 diabetes has made me a better person. Yes, I have health challenges that effect my day to day and require my attention, but it's also made me into a more health conscious, empathetic and generally more grateful for the gift of life. I don't know if this helps you at all, but I wanted to share that with you as you grapple with and potentially struggle with the day to day for yourself and your children. I'm so glad you have a Dexcom - that will become (and probably has already become) your greatest ally and tool in all of this. Please know, you are not alone and the camaraderie and support that you've given to one another here is absolutely inspiring to witness and this will get you FAR! My love and strength to both of you - you guys are an inspiration and should be so proud of yourselves! 🌟🌟
I have always used my abdomen for 16 years pumping (23 years MDI before that). Right now I use the left side for my infusion sites and right side for the CGM. After watching your video, I'm thinking of trying out new site locations. The lower back by the hips seems like a good idea. Thanks!
You're so welcome! I hope you find the switch up of sites to work well for you!!!
Hi Andrea, I have been on a pump for 7 years, always used my stomach and sides for the infusion set, I started to use the outside top of my legs a few months ago to give my stomach a break, has been ok. I use the back of my arms for Dexcom, never tried an infusion set there. Always good to get suggestions for new sites 😃 thank you
You are so welcome! I'm so glad to hear this may have given you some new ideas! I'm with you - I always go for the same ones - and actually my Dexcom is what inspired me to do an arm site!! Great minds!! 😍
Thank you! This gave me the confidence to try the leg for my next set. I'm only a week into using a pump and already feeling like my belly is overcrowded!
Andrea, are you Italian American?
No, I'm actually more of Dutch/German heritage! 🥰
Thank you! I’m new too T1D as I was a Type II. Anyway, just after my 69th birthday my Doctor was trying to understand why in 18 months I went from an A1C of 6 to 9. He had me do some labs and we found out that I was LADA with only 0.7% of pancreas produced insulin. I’m now a T1D and my Endocrinologist is great. I first got rid of my diabetes oral medication and started Basal once a day. Then I got a CGM and started taking Blousing before meals. Long story short I got my pump about 10 days ago and it has been amazing…I don’t have to take 5+ injections daily! Thank you and many others who share their experiences! God bless you!❤
Good morning Andrea!
I just found your site and have subscribed....thanks, for all you are doing!!
Question: in watching your "favorite infusion sites", you said the back of your arm is great....do you feel gravity pulling against the adhesive??
Oh thank you for subscribing! And welcome to the family! 🥰 I've never had any problems with gravity pulling down the site on my arm - it's one of my favorites!!
thank you ! I recently just started insulin pump. I was searching for a new spot to put in and your video is a great help!!
Oh I hope it's going well!!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!! I'm so happy to hear it's helping you!!!
This is so informative, thank you. We are still deciding on a pump for our son. But he is also very newly diagnosed, and he is only 2 and a pump I feel would be too big for him. We are thinking for his 1year anniversary.
Thank you so much again ❤
Edit: we use the bum just below the waistband for his Iport cause he has no fat anywhere else lol and dexcom takes over his arms. But the inner thigh for his decom might be a good way to give his arms a rest?
Hi I'm new to your site which I'm now a subscriber 🙂...I been type 1 for 31 years now and I use a tandem tslim...my issue i been having lately is when I use the back of my arm, if I sit down I tend to get the warning saying my tubing is blocked...have you had this issue or have a tip for this to stop happening please...tyvm
Thank you so much for subscribing Ric! Welcome to the family here!! Gosh - I've never had that happen to me - I'm so sorry that's what's happening to you with the arm site! I would absolutely encourage you to contact Tandem and see if they have any tips or tricks for you. Or maybe others can chime in here on your comment and help? I'm so sorry I can't be of more assistance as I imagine this is very very frustrating to you!! I really hope you're able to find answers asap!!
Hello I like your video on site placement for the diabetic pump are used a diabetic pump 670 and I am looking for a great rotation spots on my body I appreciate it if you would get back to me with some ideas thank you very much bye
Hello! I'd say the site options I highlight here are also totally appropriate for the 670g as well! :) I hope this helps, friend!
I am a mother with a Type 1 diabetic child living in South Korea. My daughter and I watched your video, and it was helpful in changing the injection site for the insulin pump. Thank you.
Oh thank you so much for sharing this with me, it's my pleasure to help in whatever little ways I can! ❤️
Type 1 diabetic for 24 yrs was on the pump for 7 years than decided to take daily injection due to the scar tissues I had on my stomach, I just decided that I wanted to go back on the pump and this video is a great help with the infusion sites you was showing us.
Oh I'm so glad this may be able to help you! I find rotating my sites quite difficult to be disciplined enough to do - I get these fav ones and just stick with it! I need to take my own advice and rotate rotate rotate!!! 💙
Happy New Year and thank you so much for this video. It came at the perfect time. I am a long time pumper and I have totally overused my stomach area. I just put a new set in today and I am using my upper thigh for the first time. Thanks for the detail on using the softer area!! It will be interesting for me to see how the absorbtion rate is on the thigh, and it has been getting worse and worse for me on the abdomen. Your video's always seem to come at the right time!!
Oh I'm so glad this came at the right time for you! YAY!!! I totally hear you one overusing one site and needing to make the jump but just, gah! It's hard eh! Good for you for giving the leg site a go - that's not easy! I hope it works really well for you and thank you have a wonderful day and potential discovery of a new site! HORRAY!!! xoxo
I work out a lot and have muscular arm, would the back of the arm still be a good site for the infusion set?
It's tough to say - I find, I really kind of just have to try different spots out and see what works. I have pretty muscular arms (have lifted more since making this video) and the back of my arms even thought they're pretty solid work really well!
Hi how to put the pump site on our arms and back hip area..with one hand ..i find it very difficult andrea
It really depends on your infusion set. I have a set that allows me to trigger the launch of the infusion set with one hand. If this isn’t possible for you, could you ask someone like a loved one to help you? I really hope this helps! 🙏🏻
Good point about leg blood flow. I may try that in the future.
I hope it helps! Thank you for watching!!! 💙
I am on year 63 with type 1. My only complication is starting to listen to country music.
😂😂😂 now that’s a very serious one!!! 😂😂😂
I only use my abdomen. The time I tried my leg it gushed blood and I got scared to try again
My legs are so prone to bleeding too! It's so annoying because it just takes away a huge amount of real estate - but I have the same issue - especially recently!
Whaaat? You mean those beefy arms aren't from pumping iron?
😂😂😂
OMG, I met you thanks to that devil's violinist movie, where I loved your acting. And investigating through youtube to see more of your actings, I found your channel. Such an amazing channel, I never imagined this would happen. I got to admit i admire you a lot, for everything, your personal being, your acting. I would be so glad if you saw this comment, it's not so different than many here but I make my try. Greetings from Mexico.
Oh thank you so much, I'm so glad you found me and took the time to watch the film! Thank you for all your kind words, truly they mean a lot to me and I'm very very grateful to you!! I hope you're well, safe, happy and healthy in Mexico and I wish you the most wonderful year ahead my friend!!
To be honest, i want a wife like u. such a charming personality..❤❤
Oh that's a very nice thing to say! I hope you find someone you love and who loves you and you both have a beautiful relationship together! 💙
Nice job
Thank you! Cheers!🥂
I don't use an insulin pump, l use insulin pens and usually inject in the outer sides of my legs
Nice! Just goes to show - we're all different!
Is worth it to go from the pen to the pump. My doctor is not strongly recommending it for me as I have “decent enough” control.
Also thank you for these videos - been a huge help
I think it's 100% a personal decision. Just because you have good control on pens doesn't mean a pump would be a bad decision for you. I made this video about my honest truth of switching to an insulin pump and you may find it useful! Truly it's been a game changer for me personally, and significantly improved my life, but that's just me, and we're all unique! I would just do some more research and listen to your own instincts, thats' the best I can say! I hope this helps you! This is the video I made documenting my switch and what it was like and has been like since. With joy my friend!!!
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I really wish I could use another site other than my stomach but, every time I've tried my blood sugars always get really high :( I have so many scars on my stomach from my pump sites
I hear you! Oh I'm so sorry that is just so frustrating! We're all different - I hope you can find ways that work for you! Another one I use sometimes is actually my bum, but I didn't cover that in this video because it may be a bit too suggestive I felt like - but just thought I'd throw it out there as another option for you in case that might help! 💙💙💙
Same!! 😪
Hi Andrea, I just started using this Islet Insulin Pump. Traumatized from Medtronics Pumps. Forced to use it 2x’s in past & awoke 2x’s in hospital after being in a coma! Had severe hypoglycemia due to it. Not typical diabetic. Not hereditary for me. Thyroid was nuked by Naval hospital when I was 16 & they automatically stated I was type 1 but was mistake! I wasn’t! Ruined entire life. No MDs could figure me out, refused to see me; 1 office told me to figure out own dosages by myself. Told them NEVER tell a patient that. It could kill them. I wished I reported them! Luckily I survived. Ending up getting used to hypoglycemic episodes over 9 months & no longer feeling symptoms of severe hypoglycemia. (Will show bg in finger sticks as low as 17 or even LOW) Dexcom constantly beeped. I won’t feel it. Lost top teeth in past & had to get them replaced while being in icu for 3 days. I’m now trying to learn this Islet Pump almost 2 months since UCSD can’t really figure me out. They’re the last MDs willing to help me. I appreciate areas other than tummy! My hubby puts my Dexcom G6 on my lower back for me & it’s painful! They want it on my belly but I keep bleeding each time! They want me on the islet since insulin pens won’t suffice. So I’m trying to figure out where to put it. Have bad bruises from it on my belly f bleeding. When I remove the site after 3 days it’s purple & inflamed. Don’t know where else to put it. Will try to put it on other areas like you’ve shown aside from my lower back since I said my Dexcom G6 is back there & that’s painful as heck. TYVM you’re awesome!! 💯 Will try my arm or inner leg now…just have to see how to keep it from being snagged. I exercise a lot-biking. K enjoy your weekend & upcoming week ahead!!
This was very helpful. Hard for me to switch from my favorite sites, but makes a huge difference in how you feel overall.
I hear you!!! I get stuck in a safety zone of a certain site and it's so hard to pry myself away from it - but so worth once I pluck up the courage to do so!!! 😛
Awesome video! Thanks. In regards to site 3, I’ll sometimes put the pump on the opposite side of where the infusion site is. I find this a good way to get rid of the slack. Works for me!
Oh that is an EXCELLENT IDEA!! I sometimes do that when I'm sleeping, but not usually in my regular day to day and I have no idea why! I'm actually going to switch my pump over to my other pocket right now! THANK YOU MY FRIEND!!!
I’m always afraid that I’m going to accidentally pull out my fiancé’s tubing!! 😅❤️
Ah! I HEAR YOU!!! 😂😅😄😘 I would just say - do not be afraid! Tubing can always be replaced AND that sticker is incredibly strong!! But of course I'm sure your fiancé appreciates your care and consideration in this! You are clearly A MOST EXCELLENT PARTNER!!!!!! ❤️💙❤️💙🥰🥰❤️💙❤️💙
Hi Andrea, Love your videos, very amusing and comforting. I noticed your silver clip on your tandem. Please tell me where I can get one. My clip is over-expanded and constantly pops out. Its driving me crazy. Thanks, Tony in Harrisburg, PA
Thank you Tony! The clip is called hip clip, and here’s the Amazon link!! I love mine so much!!
www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-HipClip-Lightweight-Stainless/dp/B01N7VLDUE/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?crid=34QSWCIF38U3M&keywords=stick+on+clip&qid=1645989203&sprefix=stick+on+clip%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-10
@@ShesDiabetic Great, thank you for your support. Keep up the good work of informing the community.
It's been years since I've ripped out a site, which kinda surprises me. I have my canulas on my stomach about 3 inches from the middle, flipping sides each time. As a guy I keep my pump in my front left pants pocket. Tubing is tucked into my pocket, over my waistband, and under my shirt (24"). Sometimes it wants to stick out a little, but mostly it's just seen from my pocket up to my waistband. I've seen several other guys do this also. I have the tubing, other people might see it, but nobody has ever said anything. I might try the leg spot now that you've shown where/what works. I suspect this is a lot more challenging for women than guys. Do women pre-plan sites based on what they might be wearing for social events?
I hear you on the stomach sites! That's just never been one that works well for me, but that just goes to show how different we all are because I know a lot of people love their stomach sites! I can say from myself as a woman, if I have a specific outfit or event I know I'm going to be wearing something special for, I'll absolutely plan accordingly with my infusion set placement!
Hi Andrea, I start my pump journey tomorrow. I found your videos as I was searching for pump information. Have been T1D for 52 years and have lived through many approaches from urine testing to blood testing to cgm (I have a Dexcom 2 years now). Have online training and setup for my T-slim-X tomorrow. I love your videos. So encouraging and informative. Blessings, Ken
Hey! I'm in the exact same situation right now. Getting my pump tomorrow. T:slim pump too. How'd it go?
Thank you for your time and effort in making this video. I have had type 1 diabetes since 1985. I used shots for my insulin delivery until 2007 but am now on a pump and CGM. The addition of a CGM makes my blood sugar control very good. I have very few low blood sugar events whereas with shots I had low blood sugar events at least twice a month. My A1C has never been above 6.0 and mostly I have an A1C of 5.7 or lower. Your video helped me with alternative spots on my body to attach my infusion sets. Lately, however, I have had some blockages in the sites I use for my infusion sets. I have reversed some of these blockages by using my thumb and forefinger to massage the infusion set locations. I have used the area on each side of my navel and have had great results with my infusion set success. I also use the area on my hips to attach my infusion sets and this area also has responded to my massaging the area to reduce infusion set blockages. I still have to repeat the placement of the infusion set due to scar tissue buildup but as I continue to massage the infusion sites my success has increased, and the infusion blockages have stopped occurring as often as they used to. So, the point of all this is to encourage pump users to massage daily the older infusion set sites. It will be a while before the sites are unblocked but I believe my success is positive affirmation that this will work to reduce future infusion set blockages. Any comments you have about this comment will be appreciated and I look forward to future episodes.
I get my pump on Wednesday. Thank you
Oh I'm excited for you!! I hope it's all going well!!! ❤️
Thanks for the inspiration Andrea. I'm just three years using a pump and having watched your video, I used my leg as a site for the first time ever. This is day three and so far so good!
OH FANTASTIC!! This is wonderful news Martin!! I'm so so glad to hear this and thank you for sharing!! YAY!!!
I just started using a pump in October and I feel like I've been abusing my tummy/abdomen area, so I should definitely give these spots a try. 😂
You mentioned some sites having better absorption than others. As someone who uses Tandem Control IQ, I was wondering if you change your pump settings depending on the site.
Oh a new pumper 😍! I hope you're enjoying it and it's all working well for you Lora, and I'm glad this might have given you some more site ideas! It took me a while to get myself to change my site area because quite frankly I was scared too (just me being silly I guess!) I don't actually go so far as to change my pump settings, as like you, I use the Tandem IQ system, but I do keep it in mind with my mealtime bolus, maybe taking a little less or more with meals according to my sites' absorption rates, but a lot of it is a little bit of a guessing game of course! Big love and joy to you my fellow Diabuddy and thank you for watching! 💙
@@ShesDiabetic Thank you for the advice!! The idea of trying something new's definitely scary. I don't like experimenting with something as important as my health, but I know I'll have to do it eventually, so this makes me feel better about it. 😂
Struggle to pop insulin pump into bra, obs only decent option, when wearing a frock..though..depends on bust area design....anyway..fumbling in bra area, re insulin pump, rather embarrassing..so just areas, where I can slot pump into trouser/skirt, waistband,pockets
I am a BBW T1D for 33 yrs. I started using a pump in 2019. I have tonssss of scar tissue on my abdomen and where I don’t is where I put my cgm. The best place I found that works for me is my chest/upper breasts. I’m on the hunt to find another reachable spot with a fantastic absorption. I’m hesitant about my thighs and can’t reach my back so I’m at a loss lol
You’re kind of hero, I’m diabetic since 19 years and I always try to hide my pump and needle(people are so stupid to understand how your life could be much easier with that),but now I’m trying to push myself and show it out.
You’re speaking about that in a fantastic way, I really estimate you.
And anyway great tips about the legs, I’m going to try it now and see how it goes.
Thanks.
Oh Francesco - thank you oh so much! I'm no hero - just a gal with type 1 diabetes - but your kindness is wonderful for the ego 😂🙏🏻. I think you're willingness to show your pump more - and living with this condition is heroic in and of itself!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!! Let me know how the leg site goes for you!! I wish you such wonderful things my friend!!! 💙💙💙
Ive been rotating around my abdomen and been feeling stressed about a new site. I was hoping this vid would give me the courage to use a new spot but I ended up just putting it back in my stomach. Maybe next time!
What about when you are wearing tight or slim jeans is it uncomfortable or can you see it through ??? Is it noticeable when you have it on your thigh
The site isn't noticeable at all I've found! But when I'm wearing really tight jeans and things like that I do have to be very creative about where I put the actual pump, because that can be quite tricky! The best I've found so far in those scenarios is to put it in my bra, either in front (between boobs) or to the side! I hope this helps friend!
@@ShesDiabetic Thank you ! I will definitely give it a try . Today is my first day trying the pump but I'm excited .
Hi I just got my insulin pump looking for tips and suggestions for new user. What do you carry with you any what do you put it in
I have a what's in my bag video that may be very helpful! Will link below! :)
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@@ShesDiabetic thank you
Hi angel I'm diabetic too, because my pancreas is not working, this happened 7 years ago and I'm dying,my diabetes is out of control I'm afraid to go to the doctor.....
Thank you for sharing. I used the lower bottom of my belly. I have just inserted my infusion in my thigh for the first time. I have my Dexcom G7 on the other thigh.
My God, you're adorable!
Ha! Why Thanks!!
Same.. I'm here from watching Homeland cause I think she's adorable too
Arm site for pump n glucose reader, tends to fail, before its due to change. Re bra,top straps, snagging n pulling at sensor.
Similar with, outer fat area of hip, botty area. Safe sitew, personally, tummy and upper chest area.
I’ve been a T1D for 45 years and my go to spots are on my lower abdomen since we have pets, young grandchildren and I’m a klutz 😏 but my arms, legs and even boobs are used. My skin is super sensitive to adhesive so I’m limited to those spots (for some reason I can’t explain) I love the leg but it’s not practical most of the time.
My dining room table is lethal to stomach sites. But, I also run into walls and pull Dex off all the time, so an arm site probably wouldn't work. I've kind of learned to suck it in when getting up from the table.
I've been a diabetic for 9 years now, just installed my first pump about an hour ago and hoping this will help my sugars! It's a super confusing process but this helps a lot!
Congratulations! You’re going to love it! I had to go back to syringe based delivery recently for a couple of weeks and I missed my pump so much! It can be inconvenient at night time but I have workarounds for that.
Hi Andrea, for two weeks I have my Minimed 780G insuline-pump with Guardian 4 CGM sensor. A whole new life in terms of healthy low glucose. Your'e fusion sites are all new to me. Hope it will work for me to, for I already have lost several sets. I have a question to ask; do you use the standard tubes ore the longer ones? They are more practical, I think. And when you are in bed where do you keep the pump? I mijzelf hold the pump in my hand, so it always turns around with me. But I ques there are better options.
Thank you for all your'e helpful video's. Greetz from the Netherlands, Corné
OH yeah, the leg. Best site ever!
When you find that great site it’s such a good feeling!!!! 😍😍😍
Thank you for the video. I started pumping (type II) in my late 50s. Wearing the pump on the waistband resulted in broken clips, ripped out infusion sites and all manner of problems. About three years ago I moved the pump into a pocket T-shirt with a small hole cut just above the pocket. I've always run the tubing to my abdomen without problem the arm and the leg are not sites I've tried. To be honest I'm concerned with flexibility in being able to reach those sites (I'm not in my late 60s). Any secrets for actually getting it inserted into the back of the arm? (FWIW I don't use the arm for my CGM either for the same reason.)
Using the back of my arm for the first time after watching this. I prefer short 30cm tubing so the pump is clipped to my t-shirt (no bra strap available! :-) ).
The absorption seems really good, but then this is the first time I'm not using my thighs in a long time.
Fantastic! I'm so glad to hear you're trying it out and finding it useful! This is wonderful news! It's never easy to change sites so that in and of itself is a really awesome achievement (at least in my opinion!) Also - I hear you on the sorter tubing! Sometimes I like the length because it just gives me more to play with and no restriction, but often times it's just a lot of tubing hanging off of me and that feels rather unexcellent! Also - sorry you don't have a bra to connect to - I guess we can't have it all 😂😂😂
Awesome video, I've been a type 1 for 27 years now. I've been trying to change my sites more often. Checking your video out it's helping me alot to get more ideas to change the area that I use. The problem with me is that I don't have much body fat. I've noticed that you don't either. Sometimes it hurts depending on the area I use. Thanks for your time. Also I want to add that you're very pretty woman. Take care 😎
I just started a new infusion site 2 days ago on my right side just above beltline and just passed halfway back. My thighs were overused. Yesterday my BG's were all in the high 200's and by 5pm it was over 300! I thought maybe I was coming down with something because when I'm sick it almost always runs high. My stomach was feeling slightly nauseous so I wasn't sure if I was sick or it was because my BG stayed so high for so long and I wasn't able to eat anything. And at one point I thought 'it's probably that smoke from those dang Canadians'! I'm in upstate NY and right now the skies are smoky yellow! Smells like I'm at a campfire. With no beer or marshmallows! 🙁
I'd love to find out how you guys are getting success with your inner leg. I've tried it 3 times now, and it either fails in usual fashion, or hurts like absolutely crazy where I have to rip it out. Or I insert it, and I wake up the next morning with my sugars rising at a steady level. My last few days have been mountains, spiking to 12 to 18, and sinking to 3 when it starts working, and then fails hours later for the spikes.
And I'm not talking about inner leg, but every insertion site I've tried ends up with this formula.
And no matter where I insert, these things are constantly failing on me just a few hours later. Where they should be working for 3 days.
I'm just about to burst into tears out of frustration. These insertions do not work. Been on these things for 3 years now, Type 1 for 10+ years.
Tried the AutoSoft 90 degrees and 30 degrees. Switched to 30 degrees, because they seem to work better. But still failing I swear, like 70%+ of the time. I don't have much body fat. Legs just feel like a thin layer of skin. Same with stomach.
Just feel screwed, and also the OmniPod 5 is not available in South Africa. And I see Tslim x2 is not even approved for Type 1, like the OmniPod 5 is.
For me they work absolutely great when the insertion itself works. And a big question for me is do the OmniPod 5 insertions keep failing.
And is anyone else having such crazy failure rates? I feel like the only one who's going crazy with these failure rates. And its been months on end.
Anyways, not even sure there's a solution forwards for me right now. Feel like I'm just shouting at the air for no solutions.
What size tubing do you use? I’ve been using a pump 15 years but Tslim only 3.
Wondering what size tubing to use tho if I decide to go back of arm.. I currently have the 24in and wondering if it will work..
Okay so I was diagnosed 2 months ago at age 27 and I genuinely want to know… does it get in the way of sex? Like seriously I’m not trying to be funny. Sex is an important thing to me and I don’t want to worry about it getting knocked off if one of my favorite sites happens to be like, a thigh or something. I feel like nobody talks about it but it’s one of the huge questions holding me up from making the switch!
Hi Andrea, I'm Lila and have been diabetic for 43 yrs. I'm wondering if my calves would be a good new place for my infusion set?
I use my abdomen and sides of my waist. Interesting that I was told when first starting that the abdomen is preferred because the absorption rate would be more consistent there than, as you noted, when wearing on you thigh. Question I have is how you can apply the infusion set to an area where one cannot use both hands? Enjoying your channel.
Thank you so much for you kind words! I have the auto soft inserter that I can actually use one handed so that's how I achieve the insertion with one hand. Actually it's the only one I've ever used so I don't have experience with anything else, but I really appreciate your question - because I never would have thought of this!
Thanks for the 411 on infusion sites Andrea. I have been a diabetic for 29 years and pumping for 22 and I am running out of sites on my stomach due to scar tissue. I haven't tried the arm yet ( I use that area for my CGM) but that sounds interesting. My problem is that I am very active and I don't want to rip the site out. Where do you place your site on your legs? I am going to try this site today and see if I can get used to the cord running that way. Again thanks for the vid it is very helpful to see where you can put the site.
How did it go? Well! I hope! I tend to do my leg ones on the top inner thigh as that’s where I’m able to away with pulling it out the least. I hear you ok being super active- I’m the same and I have similar problems in that I want to rotate my sights but there’s precious real estate that isn’t subject to being ripped out. I’m always looking for tips and other site options, so if you discovery anything in your search please do let me know!
Andrea, thank you for introducing me to three new sites. Have been a diabetic for 42 yrs., and have worn a pump for 21 yrs. Adding a Dexcom reduces the available sites even more. Have tried the leg. Had trouble each time after approx a day or two. It was not the same general area you wear yours on the leg. Will give it a try next. Thank you for your eye-opening suggestions.
I use the Diabetes:M app to keep track of my sites. It has this great diagram: i.imgur.com/GjdT1r5.png What's more, it allows for recording the site location. It then shows up as a red dot. The more time passes, the more "washed out" that red dot appears, until it vanishes. That way, based on the dot's color, you know what sites you used recently and what sites have been used a long time ago. These are the ones I then pick for when I set a new site. Also, I use steel cannulas, so I hesitate to put them on the arm where they could be pressed in deeper if I lie on them. Steel cannulas don't bend, and once they are in the muscle ... ouch. But steelies work much better for me overall, so I stick to them.
Oh, and Andrea, ever tried to add a tension relief? Just pick a bit of tubing close to the cannula, bend it in a U shape (maybe 1,5 inch diameter), and tape it on the skin. If the tubing gets caught, the tension is then fully focused on the tape, while the actual site remains tension-free. Helps prevent many ripped off sites!
Do you have any advice for really skinny people? I struggle with having very low body fat and have a lot of problems with infusion sites
Hello, I definitely over use my stomach do you use any sticky swabs for it to stick to you more on arm or leg? I will be going to a theme park next week and wondering about that? I know sweat and water wear and tear adhesive! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you for sharing new sites for inserting the infusion set. For the first time tonight I have inserted the infusion set on my upper buttock. I will share my experience in few days.
Hi Andrea! My love handles and abdomen are my favourite places. I tried the arm last summer and found it difficult when changing my clothes. It was more to think about lol. Thanks so much for the video! Lots of love.
More to think about - I hear you on that one!! We're all different and what works for one may not work for another - I love that and find it fascinating in so many ways! Thank you so much for watching and lots of love right back to you!! 🥰
I would live to use the back of my waist and arms but Tandem infusion sets require 2 hands to remove. Bummer!
So when usin the arm site whwewcis the pump. I have a Tandem Mobi.
Where is your cgm sites?
I do abdomen and back of the arm 🥰💙
Thank you for this and all your other videos. Have been Type 2 Diabetic for ~30 years, mostly using oral meds for BS control. Within the last 2 years, I was switched to a regimen of both short and long acting insulins using KwikPen delivery in conjunction with Dexcom G6 for BS reads. Eight months ago, Tandem tSlim x2 with IQ Control became part of my life - what a game/life saver for me! My BS is showing better control (still room for improvement) but much better than me guessing how much insulin to give and when, etc. Your videos are so informative and easy to understand with an ability to watch several times to really digest some of the tips or comments you make during your presentation. I have watched several of your videos and have you as a Favorite Channel and have subscribed to follow past and future videos. My wife and I are 68 years old . She says she still wants me around (haha) but retirement makes for lots of togetherness and she is actively looking for a job - for ME! Thank you again and look forward to watching your next episodes. Have a Great Life!
Interesting sites and like her energy. I have found the upper stomach a few inches below your pecks/breast area absorbs well as an alternate site. For people with more body fat such as I i try to find areas with least amount of fat like arms and legs to help with insulin absorption
What is the name of this device and in which country i found/bought it
It's a Tslim x2 Insulin Pump! I got my from the US - I hope this helps answer your question! :)
Thank you your reply is very helpful
When using the glutes , there’s enough tubing to tuck between cleavage in a wide band sport bra
Thanks for the video! Its my type 1 diabetes anniversary today, and I have had it for 1 year. I am hoping to go on a pump in a few days, so this video has been really helpful! XX
Happy diaversary! Would you please share your pump journey? I really want to go on the pump but terrified since I have been on injections for 20+ years now. It would really help seeing how you get on with a pump 🙏🏻
@@lolaeddaloo3a Hi there! I am due to go on a omnipod pump, and have got a pretty bad case of the nerves 😅 but I am also very excited. I have been on Pens but it really is a pain! I am also on the libre, because I really don't want a cgm. Will update when I get the pump 🙂 xx
@@caitlynheyes374 Thank you 🙏🏻 and good luck on your pump journey! ☺️
@@lolaeddaloo3a Thanks!! 😁
Thank you Andrea! I’m a belly girl myself but thanks to your video my neglected backside will now get a chance to prove it’s worthy. If I can pull it off, logistically. ☺️
Ah! Excellent Lisa!! I've never had good luck with my belly personally, which is why you don't see it featured here - but hey! Doesn't that just go to show how different we all are! Good luck with the new site! I hope it proves worthy, and logistically possible too - hehe!! 😄
How do you disconnect for a shower?
Is it easy to unhook from the arm site. I want to try it but I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to unhook it.
Привет. А в россии еще таких квиков нет.
Я не говорю по-русски, поэтому использую Google Translate - надеюсь, вы меня понимаете, и благодарю вас за комментарий !!
HI, HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN YOUR NORMAL WEIGHT WHILE
ON INSULIN
But how did you get your hair to look so awesome?? 👏
Being lean are you finding issues with insulin flow being blocked? I feel that being lean there is issues with the insulin flow being blocked by hitting a muscle? So I always try to find a more "flabby" part but I'm below 15% body fat and finding it difficult to find a new spot? I use my inner thigh for my CGM and then used my upper buttocks for my infusion sets so I tried to find a new spot and tried the love handles to only have to change it out 3 times in one day due to insulin flow being blocked! Quite frustrating so I will attempt the lower back like you have but due to lifting weights wonder how the back of the arm will work.
I hear you! I don't personally find too many issues with the flow being blocked. But I do try to avoid muscle as I find that can be quite painful. I do know some extremely lean people that have benefited from a metal cannula as opposed to the plastic ones? Maybe this is something you could speak to your doctor about! Frustration with Insulin delivery is the worst so I really feel you and hope you're able to find a solution that works for you!
What type of pump set do you use? Tslim X2 pump?
In addition to the sites mentioned in the video, you can go from that kidney area site, right around to the front, using your sides, above the belt line, on to the stomach/abdomen, on either side of the navel. The more sites you rotate through, the longer you'll be able to do this before building up scar tissue, and finding that you have a reduction in absorption of insulin as a result. I use this rotation pattern for both infusion, and CGM, as well as MDI if necessary.
Great point!! I’ve had a lot of kinked cannulas on my stomach for some reason so that’s why I’ve always leaned towards other sites - but then again, they could have just been a series of bad situations and I think I should try again! Thank you for the encouragement! the more site rotation the better - you are absolutely right about that!!! Thank you again!!! 🌟
@@ShesDiabetic You're fairly thin, like me. Make sure you use the 6mm cannulas. I wish the 3mm were still available for thinner floks, too. If kinking is still an issue, consider the AutoSoft 30.
Please do a video on what you think the minimal cost for diabetes supplies is per month not including insulin you would need.
This is a wonderful idea - thank you for the suggestion - I will work on this!!
No problem thank you
Very helpful! I've been rotating the same sites (belly, hips) and noticed reduced absorption so looking for new ideas and these are all sites I haven't tried before. Thanks!
You're so welcome Beth! Thank you for watching!!
Hi Andrea , first time your UA-cam . Ashok singh from Mumbai India .
Ah! Welcome Ashok!! Thank you for joining us here! You are welcome anytime and I thank you so much for watching!!
Thanks for the tips! I just received my pump today after being T1D for almost 18 years and I’m so excited!
Oh my goodness! How exciting!!!! Let me know how it goes!!! Excited for you my diabuddy!!!
Is By taking insulin we put on weight?
Can I use the sites for animas with the T-Slim?
Thank you for making this video I used it for reference to placing my Omnipod in that love handle upper buttox area for the first time because putting it there scared me but not anymore! 🥰🥳
Oh you are so welcome!!! What an honor to accompany you on this new site venture!!! You go girl!! Good for you for trying a new site!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Andrea hope you’re doing well. Just a quick question, I am now learning how to use the medtronic insulin pump to put it for my 4 years old daughter do you have any tips here or there ? Do you think I should use it for her or is she too young to use it? Im thinking maybe it will bother her when playing or running or even sleeping. She’s been diabetic since 3 years now and we only used the pens for her. Now her doctor advised we try the pump cause she’s been having a lot of lows lately but I don’t know it’s too complicated I feel. Any reply will help 🙏🏻 thank you and stay safe and strong 💪🏻 love from kuwait 🇰🇼♥️
Hello Aisha! These are great questions! Have you considered any tubeless pump options? Omnipod is a tubeless pump that I've heard works very well for young ones. Because of the lack of tubing, your daughter would be less likely to pull it out. Just a thought. I think, however, a pump is VERY SAFE and can be a game changer, no matter your daughter's age. It could be really fantastic. I would look into it all further, and speak to your doctor about tubeless options, like the Omnipod in particular. I hope this helps and I wish you and your sweet daughter all the very best!
Thank you for replying 🤗 I will definitely ask her doctor about the omnipod pump👍🏻 and yeah I feel like the pump would be a game changer at least I hope so I will tell you how it goes once we start using it . Thank you again love you 😘
Hi Aisha! My daughter is on Medtronic 640g since she was about 17 months old--that's over 2 years now. The only sites we use are her belly and tighs as it goes really well with the pump pouch she wears around her waist. Plus the tubing doesn't catch as it's hidden in the pouch as well. :-) Monika
... Also, if your daughter is not on the pump yet, I would recommend putting the empty pump pouch on her some time before to allow her to get use to it. My daughter didn't want to wear it so the next day I tried again, and when it didn't bother her anymore after few days I put an old phone that was similar in size and weight to the real pump into her pouch. She got use to that and we didn't have any problem switching the phone to the real pump :-) we started that process about 2 weeks before she was put on the pump. Best of luck!
@@Rosa-nb3nd thank you so much for your reply. Wow I never thought about that thats a great idea I’m definitely gonna try that. Her appointment with her doctor is in 2 weeks so I think we will put her on the pump by the start of March. It keeps getting delayed cause of Covid. But we are trying our best. Thank you again wishing you and your daughter all the health and happiness in the world ♥️🤗