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No. 10
Old Aug 06, 2009, 05:19 PM

Default Re: insulin pump concern
Originally Posted by Shanfuturenurse View Post

I think I'm going to try a hole in my scrub top. That way my pants won't be pulled down, and I'll still be able to access it easily. No one posted anything about that but I figure it's just as feasible as the pants pocket.

....right?
That's actually exactly what I do. I had a seamstress professionally sew "button holes" there, though. Only time it's bothersome is if my site is in my thigh, then I need to be careful if I'm using the restroom. Can't tell you how many thigh sites I ripped out that way. I use the long tubing, but I don't see why it wouldn't work with short tubing.
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No. 11
from kcdunlap
Old Aug 10, 2009, 09:38 PM

Default Re: insulin pump concern
I have 2 kids on pumps....and besides the coolness factor of the tubing dangling beside my 6'2" teenage son...my dd try's to be more practical- cutting holes in pockets are one way, and the FFL diabetes conference she just purchased a pouch called spibelt.com she has found it stays quite secure and is comfortable. She wears it inside and outside her clothing, check out the website.
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No. 12
Old Aug 28, 2009, 12:30 AM

Default Re: insulin pump concern
I've been looking for something small like that! That could work.....thanks so much


I've been too chicken to try cutting buttonholes in my scrubs lol
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No. 13
Old Aug 30, 2009, 11:45 PM

Default Re: insulin pump concern
Originally Posted by Shanfuturenurse View Post
I've been looking for something small like that! That could work.....thanks so much


I've been too chicken to try cutting buttonholes in my scrubs lol
I hired someone to do it. Lol.
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No. 14
from Myxel67
Old Aug 31, 2009, 12:27 AM

Lightbulb Re: insulin pump concern
Try tucking the pump into your bra. That's a fairly common place for women who don't want to wear it at the waist.
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No. 15
Old Aug 31, 2009, 01:26 AM

Default Re: insulin pump concern
Someone at work said, "Oh button holes are EASY!" Pfft. I consider it a victory when I can fix a hem


Bra tucking doesn't work for me - I have the larger size pump so it shows through my shirt no matter where I clip it. It's heavy and doesn't seem to fit anywhere. It probably doesn't help that I'm blessed in the bust department LOL I found it uncomfortable and I'd like more accessibility.

I love it at my waist (and always wear it there outside of work), but scrub pants aren't the sturdiest things so it pulls my pants down. Never a good thing lol
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No. 16
Old Sep 02, 2009, 05:15 PM

First Aid Re: insulin pump concern
Originally Posted by *ac* View Post
I know one person who cuts a hole in the front pocket of her scrub pants, puts the pump in the pocket, then feeds the tubing through the hole. This keeps everything inside her pants.
"This keeps everything inside her pants". She sounds like a an absolute lady. Love how u said that. That was a nice little laugh. Too cute.
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No. 17
Old Sep 02, 2009, 05:18 PM

Pill Bottle Re: insulin pump concern
I like to hook mine more around the back of my scrubs because it doesn't hook on the doorknob, and patients don't even realize its there. I do wish they were lighter though.
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No. 18
Old Sep 04, 2009, 12:47 AM

Default Re: insulin pump concern
I switched to the omni pod about 3 months ago and I love it. I have less incidents with my tubing and don't go without insulin when I show or go swimming. The only downside for me is the 200 unit reservoir. Using just over 120 units a day, insurance doesn't cover enough pods. Working that bug out, think u500 is going to be the answer there.
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