Nervious newbie

[kevw]

Hi all type 1 for 9yrs, on pump for 6. Still learning!

 

[stephknits]

Welcome to the forum, glad you found us! I was nervous posting on here when I first started and lurked for quite a while. What pump are you on? I have an Omnipod.

 

[kevw]

Hi stephknits, I'm on a Medtronic 640g, only used Medtronic I did get a chance to try a dummy Omnipod but didn't like the bulk which outweighted being tube free for me.

 

[KARNAK]

Hello @kevw welcome to the forum.

Don`t think we ever stop learning, specific Pumping section is, https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/forums/pumping.20/

 

[SB2015]

Hi stephknits, I'm on a Medtronic 640g, only used Medtronic I did get a chance to try a dummy Omnipod but didn't like the bulk which outweighted being tube free for me.

Welcome to the forum Kev. Glad that you have taken the plunge and joined us.

Like you I continue to learn. I am 12 years in and still finding loads of tips on here. Last month I discovered I should have chewed my Jelly babies before swallowing when treating a hypo. I have certainly learnt most of the practical ideas for management from there on here.

I have only used Accu Chek pumps and did try wearing an omnipod but didn’t like the bulk. Much happier with a flat cannula and stuff the pump anywhere I fancy. The tubes seem to behave as I have 60 cm and it only tugs when I accidentally drop the pump.

 

[Ditto]

Hello and welcome to the forum. 🙂

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @kevw

Glad to have you here 🙂

Every day is a school day with diabetes!

 

[Goldiebrowse]

Hi @kevw we never stop learning, there’s always something new to understand and different to try ☺️

 

[MrDaibetes]

Hey, welcome to the forum. We are all on this magical journey together and although management over time gets easier we still are learning every day. If you have any questions ask away and I am sure we can help you.