Lately I’ve been exploring more creative placement of the pump sites. I use Medtronic’s Paradigm insulin pump with the Sure-T (6mm) site.
For the first 4 years or so of pump life, I targeted the stomach as the primary target. As I began running and cycling, available area in the stomach thinned up a bit. During college, I used mainly my hips and upper butt. I noticed a bit of scar tissue when I started running more often and decided to explore.
Now, I place on the lower back some but it tends to hurt like a dull toothache within 2 days. I tried the upper thigh and discovered a fun little root canal-like pain that literally made me limp every time anything in my pocket touched the site.
Grinders on the pump, any advice on spots? Should I switch back to the Silhouette or Quickset? Should I relinquish to the idea of persistent pain and suck it up? If you’re old school, where are you most comfortable shooting up?
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I find my lovehandles work well whenever I don’t have to wear a belt and also the back of your arms- if you’re flexible and dexterous enough to pull it off. 😀
Likewise on the love handles. Not a bad option at all but the belt is sneaky. I find myself sitting and standing gingerly, like I have two hip replacements. 🙂