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I am testing out several pumps before I make the big decision. I have tried the t:slim with good results and I will be starting a trial with the Animas Ping tomorrow. Then I will test the OmniPod. I would appreciate any feedback, positive or negative, about those pumps. I am especially interested in...

Hi there, I'm new here, but am not new to t1d (40+ years) and am not new to pumping (20+ years). It seems clear to me in recent months that I need new infusion sites on my body. Like many with t1d, I'm slim and I don't have big juicy areas just yearning to infuse. For most of my pumping years...

I'm not on a pump yet but I was giving myself Levemir by pen and I accidentally gave it in a vein. It started bleeding but it stopped. It's now just a little puffy and red. Is that okay? Also, will the insulin still be able to benefit my body? Sorry, a little new to this :/

So, apparently it's possible to get a bloody insulin site and hit an artery or vein. I'm scared to get an insulin pump now because I HATE anything sticking in my veins or arteries. Just typing that makes me feel weak o.o Help???

I am not sure if I've ever posted here at all, but I figured it was about time. I'm 29 years old and have had Type 1 for maybe 27 years. I have been on a pump for the past 15 or 16 years so I have a lot of experience. I have had many different pumps and most recently the Animas (OneTouch) Ping...

Hi all! I was wondering if there were any waterproof cases for the MM Paradigm 522 pump. I cant find any and i need one for a trip to disneyland!

Hi all, My family and I are going to disneyland in a few weeks and we were wondering what precautions we should take to waterproof my Girlfriends insulin Pump for rides such as splash mountain and priates. We already know how to take care of spikes and lows but waterproofing has been an issue and we...