So... I was challenged by my diabetes educator and close friend to tell my students this year that I am diabetic. This is a major source of concern for me because I still am somewhat reluctant to tell people. I kind of like it when they find out accidentally. So much less awkward to explain.
I felt like I needed to tell the kids in my class because sometimes there are alarms associated with my pump, and I might have to eat in front of them at times. Fortunately I haven't had any unforseen lows yet, and hopefully I won't with my new pump. I love it! The omnipod is the best thing that I could have changed about my diabetes routine. It makes life so much easier.
On the downside, the company (insulet) doesn't have to tell you when they make changes to their products. I found out from a diabetes forum that some companies are changing how adhesive their pump parts are. Therefore, the adhesive is less sticky, and especially in the frequent heat and humidity we've been having, is apt to fall off. Not good! So... after reading a few forums last week, I found out that you could get free samples of SkinTac, an adhesive that comes in wipes that they use to attach colostomy bags to patients. I tried it tonight, and it works great. They also sent me some Tac away samples that wipes the tackiness away from the pumpsite and your fingers after you get finished applying it. The true test will be tomorrow when I go running in the morning... will it stay, or will it fall off???
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