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If you use an insulin pump that comes with a clip to use on your clothing, how often do you have your pump clip attached to your pump?
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Until recently I always used a clip but got tired of the pump being dislodged. I now use a pouch which hangs around my neck.
Never – I use the hole-in-the-pocket method.
I went to the omnipod after having problems with my pump that clipped on my clothing and kept breaking. I am so happy I don’t have that problem anymore.
My pump goes in my pocket.
I never use the clip, it’s too bulky. I simply tuck the pump into my undergarments
I bought a type one tactical pump case with a clip since the pump clips from Medtronic kept breaking.
I cut a small hole in the top of my pants pocket Feed the tubing through that and put the pump in my pocket.
Me too!!! do that with all my pants, skirts and dresses that have pockets. I rarely buy anything without side pockets!!
My Tandem t:slim X2 didn’t come with a clip attached to the pump.It came with a pump case that had a clip. After using that combination for a year and having the clip give way, causing the pump to fall and tear out the infusion set, I purchased a different type of case that has a very strong attached clip. Most of the time I wear my pump in the case with the case attached to my waistband or pants pocket with the clip. I will also take the pump out of the case and place it in the pocket of a blazer or cardigan.
I don’t use a clip on the pump. I use a Medtronic “holster” for my Tslim pump. The opening is is wrong for the tslim but Input the pump in resivir away from the opening and have the tubing and connector go across the front of the pump inside the holster. I actually have 2 holsters, an old one I can get dirty for working outside and in the shop, and a good one for around the house and going out.
I’ve been on a pump for 12 years and have always had a clip attached to it.
Whether I clip the pump or put it in my pocket I never remove the clip. It’s extremely convenient.
I use the clip only at night. The clip is attached to my sleep ware.
I use the clip when I don’t have pockets. Not that the clip works all of the time, the weight ratio is off
Actually I find a baby sock works as a soft cover against my skin while I wear my pump in my bra. It looks funny but works great for me and is cheaper than a pump clip.
The clips kept on breaking when I attached them to my belt so I started placing my pump in my pants pockets. I only clip to my pants if my shirt is tucked in and a lot of infusion set tubing is exposed.
I always leave the clip attached so I’m prepared for clothing without pockets. The clips are far from perfect. I’ve had many instances of my pump slipping and tearing out my infusion site. On one occasion my pump fell into the public toilet at work – cue my dramatic slow-mo scream of “nooooooo!”. 😱
Using Tandem and most always put it in a Pocket of a Shirt or Pants.
However, my pump is usually in a case on my belt on my left hip. I prefer a case to the clip.
I purchased a T1 tactical clip for my tandem pump and it is great. I use it100% of the time.
I have a pump case that is always clipped to my waist band.
The pump itself doesn’t have a clip but the case I use does. I use it occasionally mostly on jammies without pockets.
I use my Tandem t:slim X2 clip all the time. Prior to Tandem, I had a Medtronic Minimed Paradigm Revel 725. I HATED their “newer” version of the plastic clip that was hinged and bulky. Back then, before switiching to Tandem in 2020, I hardly ever used the Medtronic clip.
Should have noted that the metal clip came with the protective case when I first got my Tandem pump.
I only use the pump clip/holster when a pocket or easy access to an undergarment is not available. In general I dislike the clip/holster due to its bulkiness.
I don’t use the clip or cover that came with my T: slim. I have a case/holster with a clip I bought online. I prefer the holster because it’s easier to slip the pump in and out than dealing with clipping and unclipping to interact with the pump. Yes, I do use the remote bolus feature but still need to access the pump quickly.
Could you give me the name of the case you are using. I need a full enclosure case to protect my pump from the environment I work in.
Never!
It gets stuffed in my bra, a pocket, in a spi belt, or a custom sleep pocket I sewed for myself for my pjs.
I always put it in my pocket.
I 99.99999% of time use a spi-belt, but I may use a clip once in a GREAT while
I use the clip always BUT the clip on the new tandem pump, which came with the case and clip, is very tight. I have to use a screw driver to open it and get it on my clothes. I did move it from the way it was originally on the case to the side part. This way it doesn’t bump the cartridge.
If it had not broken after about 2 days use, I would use it 99% of the time. I agree that the Tandem clip is TOO tight!
Without the clip, the pump goes in my pockets but I worry about my keys and other things scratching the screen.
I work in a challenging environment and need a case that surrounds the pump completely. To my knowledge no one offers a true pump case that does this. I have looked for an answer to this situation for more than twenty five years. The Tandem leatherette case was the closest that I have seen but they stopped producing it because of the issue with the Velcro closure. I used that case for many years and replaced the Velcro as needed. Please give some suggestions for a full enclosure case that I may try.
I use the Tslim insulin pump and when my clip broke on it I ordered a new pump holder device from a company; I just looked at the holder and it says “T1” on it so maybe you can explore online to see what companies have it. I’ve been using it for over 3.5 years and it’s been great.
Never. On the few occasions that my son uses a clip, he uses one by T1D Tactical.
I don’t use the clip that came with the pump. I have gone through multiple different cases/wallets but am happiest with Kavu zippy wallet. It has an inside zippered pocket to place my tandem pump into and a key ring to attach my own clip onto.
I always use a pump clip, just not the one that came with my Tandem. I use one from type one tactical and am fairly pleased with it.
I quit looking for a better holster/clip years ago and then here you are with a real one made by a real company that seems pretty high quality and isn’t the size of my hand. Thank you for mentioning this in your comment! I have one on the way already. 🙂
Use clip always during day & y-shirt picket nite
I am not a fan of clips. They make the pump more bulky. Maybe if I could have more than 1 single choice, I may use clips more.
Sorry, more than 1 type of clip to use with my pump.
Always on my belt, on my pajamas, on my gym pants. Never leave home without it.
My clip broke but I’ve found it’s just as easy (almost) to go without the clip so I haven’t ordered another one.
My Tandem pump came with a case/clip that is horrible. I don’t use it and just stick the pump in my pocket. For sleeping, because I only wear panties & a t-shirt to bed, I bought another case that I clip to my panties .