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February 10th, 2012
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This morning I needed to change my infusion set for my pump.The infusion set is what goes into your body that allows the insulin from the pump to get to you. I change mine every 3 days.

 

I usually always put my sets in on my thighs. I have plenty of fat there and then I can stash the pump in my sock and it leaves belts feeling less like Batman's and keeps my pocket free. 

 

As of late I have noticed that I hurts more then it used to when I put the infusion set in. Also I have been pulling out more sites due to bad absorbtion. 

 

So I started using my stomach again today. I have not used my stomach in a while even though there plenty of real estate. I think I was kind of scared.

 

I remember when I used to use multiple daily injects to manage my diabetes and I would only use my stomach. Even though I would move around it would start to hurt after awhile. Like scar tissue was building up. 

 

Anyhow, I think I am going to stick to my stomach for a while and then head back down to my thighs again. I already miss the stock stash. 

 

Do any of you use only one area or do you move all around? I know some use there arms (which kind of scares me) and back (which I tried with so-so results). I would love to know what you think.




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Carey Potash
Carey PotashCarey is a full-time hater of diabetes. The benefits stink. His 7-year-old son, Charlie, has been giving he and his wife the finger since November of 2003. Carey's parenting humor has appeared in various websites and print magazines. He resides in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and three children. (Read More)
Michelle Kowalski
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