You are absolutely right, and although I was doing that yesterday, I really don’t always do that well. It’s still a fear thing— fear of hypoglycemia. No matter what the facts are, my brain is offering up the possibility of my overdosing insulin and keeling over. It’s almost a ridiculous fear. It’s not that insulin isn’t a serious thing and all of that, but the chances of my bottoming out before realizing what’s happening (as I have a number everywhere I look) is pretty unlikely. So I like your advice. Keep it simple, stupid.
You’re me! Honestly, I can’t tell you how much I like hearing another diabetic, and respectable one at that, talk about IMing here, there, and somewhere else. I’ve just started IMing very recently and have found I prefer it over other delivery options. I haven’t given up bolusing through the pump, but that just seems so slow in comparison. So I’m doing that— IMing here, there and everywhere, and it’s comforting to hear I’m not alone.
I hope that’s what you meant.
I did find the whole incident a little comical after that debate about whether pumping or MDI was better. There was discussion over the dangers of each, and I think I managed to demonstrate both sides at the same time. Because having a leaky site (as a result of bumping everything around you for 2 days) is a very real issue—- As is injecting air because you’re too lazy to find your glasses.
@Nickyghaleb I have/had that same fear before I started using a pump/cgm. The fear is still there, just not as loud in my head unless I’m below 50 with IOB. Then it’s all out freak out with not enough rational thinking. Fear can be paralyzing or empowering. I’m still working on the empowering part - hope it kicks in soon. Part of the reason I read this blog, I learn something new everyday.
So about the more important things you said—- My pod was exactly where this guy’s would be. If he were wearing anything. I still managed to bump it against everything. Not sure how.
And not below?? Bad idea to go lower?? I’m being very serious right now. I have no problems doing my back, but then it’s a back pod, and I think that’s different. Anything wrong with going lower down on the cheek??
Thank you for that. Because once that happens, there’s no turning back.
Being here and reading what you all have to say has helped me, too. Yes, I do also still operate under that fear from time to time, but it used to rule my every decision. I’m a crazy woman with my insulin now. My family is having to get used to it… which means their having to get over their own fear.
I’m glad you’re fighting yours, and I hope the empowering part kicks in soon for you, too. It’s kind of nice, you know, strolling along knowing you’re out there somewhere doing the same thing. And knowing we’re both going to be alright.
Not a bad idea. I put my butt pods below my waistband, but above the peak curve of the butt (the midpoint, the equator, whatever you want to call it). I usually bump it, sleep on it, etc. sometimes that leads to leaks and sometimes it doesn’t. I just need to be more careful getting in and out of my vehicle bc that’s when I usually catch it kind of hard.
I, too, am working on fear of hypos. Work in progress.
This has got me thinking…how do people do it alone? To all those who do it alone…much respect. I just don’t know how it’s possible to NOT become immune to every noise, vibration, etc., after some time of having alarms and vibrations occur regularly. Just a depressing thought as I go to bed, for my Liam, when he’s a man one day. I feel like we’re doing good for him, but we only have to do this for x number of years until he can manage this on his own…then he has a whole lifetime of this. Just in a depressed mood tonight, I guess.
Oh, please do not let that depress you even if there is any truth in it.
To this, I absolutely agree, and I really didn’t mean to make light of any other part of your comment… despite all of the laughing faces. I just hate the idea of you looking at your little guy and having depressing thoughts so late at night. I’ll leave you with this thought— since you already know I’m crazy— I’m actually having fun with my diabetes. My mom’s not, but I am.
@ClaudnDaye Even if FUD is no more, there will be a current iteration that will be welcoming and applicable to his lifestyle somewhere . Groups like this one never truly die, they morph into a continuously evolving entity that has a value greater than the parts.
@ClaudnDaye, He’ll be okay. I prefer to not do this alone, but I’m on my own with it a LOT. He’ll be okay.
But this is also why I’m so firm on FUD about acute safety. It’s not to hurt feelings. It’s to keep myself (and potential FUD readers) safe. Complications down the road don’t matter if something super bad happens to me now. That’s how I view the balancing act.
He’ll be okay. You’re setting him up for being okay already with all that you do.
I’m moving on because I have the opportunity to give the Dexcom and Tslim a try, and I’ve heard wonderful things about them. Through Tandem’s upgrade program, I’ll have the opportunity to get a Tslim to use for the duration of my 670G’s warranty— just less than 3 years. The opportunity closes at the end of December, and I think I’d be a fool to not take advantage of the opportunity.
It’s just a thing about my personality— my ability to fall in love with everything. It’s both a blessing and a curse.
@Nickyghaleb hope you enjoy your new TSlim. I absolutely love mine and wonder daily why I waited so long. That and money. Perhaps it’s the money, but yeah.
Honestly, I can’t tell you how much I like hearing another diabetic, and respectable one at that, talk about IMing here, there, and somewhere else. I’ve just started IMing very recently and have found I prefer it over other delivery options. I haven’t given up bolusing through the pump, but that just seems so slow in comparison. So I’m doing that— IMing here, there and everywhere, and it’s comforting to hear I’m not alone.
Just in a depressed mood tonight, I guess.
