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Diabetes Versus Public Nudity: I Win.

Last weekend, it was beautiful here in San Diego; sunny, 70, slight breeze… So, unable to resist the sunshine out by the pool, I took my new Minimed Continuous Glucose Monitor out for its first public showing.

I like to pretend I’m self-confident enough to walk out in a bikini, loud and proud with my insulin pump hanging from a long proboscis out of my stomach, plus the new CGM displayed with its lump of a transmitter and a giant plastic bandage to hold it in place.

I’m not.

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  • Great story.  Everyone should read this.  You are spot on!  I remember wearing my insulin pump in full public view at the pool and think all were watching me too.  But I guess my narcisism was taking hold.  I don't believe anyone noticed.  I just wish I could have rememberd what I was reading since my thinking was so distracted.  

    I thank you for the post!

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