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If you use an insulin pump that comes with a clip, how often do you have your pump clip attached to your pump?
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I usually wear my pump in a spi-belt ( a small fanny-pack type holder) so I never use my belt clip.
I loved the clip and then it broke so I haven’t been using one. Not a big deal but I do prefer the clip when playing sports.
Always. I wear my pump on my belt.
The more important question is ‘how well does the clip work’. For me, the Medtronic clip worked very well, but the Tandem clip is quite ineffective and the pump falls off my belt during things like yard work or other bending movements.
Same thing happened with my over-the-ear hearing aids until I got clips from the place that sells hearing aids.
I used to have the pump with clip before going to omnipod and I always used the clip but they always break before a year from wear and being banged. That was why I switched to omnipod no more clips.
The clip is always to the pump. Whether I use it or not is another question. With my MiniMed I used it most of the time. I switched to Tandem just last week and haven’t yet used it. I did try to attach it to a waistband but found it too difficult for my weak fingers. It’s easier to slip into a pocket. I’ll probably miss a better clip at some point.
The case and case clip are too floppy for me. I use a Nite Ize stick on clip.
I answered never. I always use a clip — I wear my t:slim x2 on my belt — but not the Tandem clip. I use the black t:Holster Rotating Belt Clip. Very pleased.
I got my second Tandem pump and it came with a smaller clip, so I have left it on. I wear my pump in belt pouches/ cases. Both are repurposed phone cases.
I no longer use the clip. I use a Spibelt
Medtronic minimed clip….would be nice if it was on a swivel…..
I am rough on pumps and use a Tandem X2 but dont use the Tandem clip/holster. I use a neoprene case and a pouch with a metal clip. Thenmetal clip is uncomfortable while I sleep. Looking for a different solution for wearing my pump at night.
The clip is on my pump, but I rarely use it, I just keep it in my pocket.
Never for me. I just find it awkward and uncomfortable compared to just putting it in a pocket.
I use the Tandem x2 clip. the Tandem belt clip have broken several times. Looked into Omnipod but the cost is prohibitive. Continue to look for another solution other than the Tandem clip.
I do not use the clip that comes with the pump I find them to be very cheap and will fall off when bent I do use clip but bought a Type 1 Tatical pump clip it has held up better than any clip I ever had.
I would use a clip all the time except that the one that came with my Tandem broke within about 3 days of starting to use it. *shrug Oh well. I like the idea from others of using neoprene cases and repurposed cell cases and will look into it at some point.
I don’t use the one that came with it, I have a different one.
The clip that came with my TSlim was sub-par, so I ordered a more substantial one and use it all the time.
Although I stated that I always use the clip, that is except the two times when I’ve collapsed and the pump clip has broken free. (On one occasion I couldn’t find all the parts in order to put it back together again.)
Well, until yesterday it was always … but the hard plastic & rubber case for my Tslim X2 cracked and fell apart so I am tucking the pump in a pocket or my bra until a replacement comes in the mail.
I do not use the clip because my warnings are set to vibrate and I keep the pump tucked under a tank or leggings. I have found some some company’s that have inside pockets.
Using the clip makes my pump stick out funny under clothing. And I tried one store-bought clip, but that ruined the screen protector on my pump. So I mostly use a pocket. When sleeping, I have an elastic belt around my waist with a pocket for my pump. And sometime I use pockets with clips than hang from my belt loops, for instance when flying and the seatbelt might interfere with my insulin supply.
I got a pump case from type 1 tactical that I use with my pump. The case from Tandem breaks too easily and the clip is uncomfortable. When I first switched to the tslim, I used the holster from my Medtronic pump. That worked great unto the clip broke.