Thanks, this is all such useful information!
I can tell it's going to be a little trial-and-error in the first place. I've done three infusion sites so far and one was an OK place that only pealed up a little, another was totally perfect, and the current one came almost completely off within less than half a day because my jean skirt bunched up right in that spot every time I sat down!
Type 1 at 30
So I've been pumping for like 10 years and have never put my site anywhere other than my abdomen. I need to try some of these other sites!
Do you still end up with your pump in your pocket, or do you have a clip for your waistband or another gadget for keeping the pump somewhere? I prefer having the pump in my pocket for ease of use, and I find that when it's on a clip on my waistband it gets bumped/caught too often.
Diabetic since January 27, 1997. Medtronic Minimed pump since December 2001. Dexcom CGM June 1, 2011.
I used the front of my abdomen a lot for a couple years, but now I prefer to use my hip. I have a clip that I put on my front pocket. I used to clip it to my waistband or belt, but my shirts never fit right when I did that. I do run into stuff once in a while, but I find having my pump in my pocket to be a little annoying.
I have used the back of my upper arm as well, but it was a little more challenging to pull the inserter out with one hand, if you have someone who could help, it should work fine. I don't use my arms often though, only in the winter when I am wearing long sleeves, b/c I found I lean on door jams, and the tubing would get caught on them if I wore short sleeves.