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      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      Somewhat satisfied with TSlimX2. Not because of pump shortcomings, but because of the sheer insanity of trying to get routine supplies through the American health care system. My current situation, to wit: "I am experiencing extreme frustration with Medicare that, 1) has an inoperable website, and 2) has an inoperable AI phone answering service. Consequently, I can no longer acquire needed supplies to operate the tSlimX2, particularly the T:Lock TruSteel 8mm 32.” This situation has persisted for 2 months. 😬
    • 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
      Kristi Warmecke likes your comment at
      How confident are you about having consistent access to the diabetes supplies and medication you need?
      Well, since I'm waiting on pump supplies for 2 months now, my confidence is slipping.
    • 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
      Laurie B likes your comment at
      How confident are you about having consistent access to the diabetes supplies and medication you need?
      I've often said that "hoarding": is a character asset for T1D people. I try to purchase (paying out of pocket) a 60-90 day supply - just in case). I have a new health plan,. effective 1/1/26. AS we know, getting an appt with an HCP isn't easy. They have to be accepting new patients, they have to be in network etc. Once I knew what my new policy would be (nov 2025) I made an appt. The earliest appt I could get was in Sept 2026. Thank goodness for my stash of device supplies. I had to go to Urgent care to get an Rx for insulin (my old HMO plan "doesn't do bridge refills"). So yeah, I worry, and plan for hiccups in the supplies process.
    • 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
      Kristi Warmecke likes your comment at
      How confident are you about having consistent access to the diabetes supplies and medication you need?
      I answered slightly. I'm absolutely certain supplies and medication will be available. However, I'm doubtful they will be affordable. If I can't afford them, I can't access them.
    • 3 hours, 46 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How confident are you about having consistent access to the diabetes supplies and medication you need?
      I am confident about access to my medical needs in the immediate future. I am not a fortune teller and have no idea what my access to medical supplies will be like in a year or longer. I don't take my spoiled lifestyle for granted.
    • 3 hours, 47 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How confident are you about having consistent access to the diabetes supplies and medication you need?
      I've often said that "hoarding": is a character asset for T1D people. I try to purchase (paying out of pocket) a 60-90 day supply - just in case). I have a new health plan,. effective 1/1/26. AS we know, getting an appt with an HCP isn't easy. They have to be accepting new patients, they have to be in network etc. Once I knew what my new policy would be (nov 2025) I made an appt. The earliest appt I could get was in Sept 2026. Thank goodness for my stash of device supplies. I had to go to Urgent care to get an Rx for insulin (my old HMO plan "doesn't do bridge refills"). So yeah, I worry, and plan for hiccups in the supplies process.
    • 3 hours, 48 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How confident are you about having consistent access to the diabetes supplies and medication you need?
      I answered slightly. I'm absolutely certain supplies and medication will be available. However, I'm doubtful they will be affordable. If I can't afford them, I can't access them.
    • 3 hours, 51 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How confident are you about having consistent access to the diabetes supplies and medication you need?
      I am worried about the changes to Medicare making no provision for getting an immediate replacement if a pump fails. It sounds like we will have to get these from the suppliers instead of a warranty replacement from Tandem themselves (or whatever brand you use). Pumps will be rented and will have to be returned so they can verify the problem before replacing them, which is ridiculous. Meanwhile, Medicare would not pay for us to get long acting insulin as a temporary replacement for the basal.
    • 3 hours, 53 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How confident are you about having consistent access to the diabetes supplies and medication you need?
      I broke down for the first time in 25 years and bought a bottle of insulin because I think I may have thrown a bottle out with the box. Medicare wouldn’t fill the prescription because it was too early. I just didn’t want the fight and worry. I’m not sure that’s what happened but it’s the only explanation. Also, I live in Florida and the threat of losing power is always there. I should get a generator but I’m a little afraid of them and you still can’t be sure you have access to propane. If my insulin goes bad, I’m not sure I could get refills. My back up plan is to leave before hurricane or go to a hospital. But it is all just causes concern.
    • 4 hours, 7 minutes ago
      Derek West likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      Very! However, I wish I could use Fiasp insulin in the Tandem pumps.
    • 6 hours, 41 minutes ago
      Bruce Schnitzler likes your comment at
      How confident are you about having consistent access to the diabetes supplies and medication you need?
      I broke down for the first time in 25 years and bought a bottle of insulin because I think I may have thrown a bottle out with the box. Medicare wouldn’t fill the prescription because it was too early. I just didn’t want the fight and worry. I’m not sure that’s what happened but it’s the only explanation. Also, I live in Florida and the threat of losing power is always there. I should get a generator but I’m a little afraid of them and you still can’t be sure you have access to propane. If my insulin goes bad, I’m not sure I could get refills. My back up plan is to leave before hurricane or go to a hospital. But it is all just causes concern.
    • 7 hours, 14 minutes ago
      Karen Newe likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      The most common comment: but you aren’t heavy. That’s when we get into the differences. A relative tried to tell me that insulin makes you lose weight. But when we last discussed this, one of you said it best: if it isn’t in their circle of experience, why would they know or care?
    • 7 hours, 31 minutes ago
      KSannie likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      Very! However, I wish I could use Fiasp insulin in the Tandem pumps.
    • 7 hours, 32 minutes ago
      KSannie likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      Somewhat satisfied with TSlimX2. Not because of pump shortcomings, but because of the sheer insanity of trying to get routine supplies through the American health care system. My current situation, to wit: "I am experiencing extreme frustration with Medicare that, 1) has an inoperable website, and 2) has an inoperable AI phone answering service. Consequently, I can no longer acquire needed supplies to operate the tSlimX2, particularly the T:Lock TruSteel 8mm 32.” This situation has persisted for 2 months. 😬
    • 7 hours, 32 minutes ago
      KSannie likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      My first reaction was Very Satisfied but there is always room for improvement. I’d like a pump design that wasn’t meant to be worn on a belt just for men. To wear a dress, I have to only get those with pockets (and on both sides because opposite sides cause the CGM to lose contact) and put a button whole in each. The clip shows horribly on blouses worn out. I’ve tried the leg attachments and they never stay secure. I’m not big enough to wear it in my bra. All minor inconveniences. I’d like one that doesn’t keep alarming 20 minutes after I’ve eaten, although I get it that it is there to save my life. Again minor. Ask about CGMs (probably tomorrow’s question): lately I’ve had trouble removing the sensor from my arm without actually ripping off a strip of skin or very bad bruising. I’ve read about using baby oil for removal. That does help. I’m a rip it off fast person, but that didn’t work so well.
    • 9 hours ago
      Patricia Dalrymple likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      Try Uni-Solve Adhesive Remover (smith&nephew)- wipe it on wait a minute to let it work and it will come off easy. at least it works great for me and I've tried several different brands, I use it for CGM & Omnipod removal
    • 16 hours ago
      Sandy Norman likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      Somewhat satisfied with TSlimX2. Not because of pump shortcomings, but because of the sheer insanity of trying to get routine supplies through the American health care system. My current situation, to wit: "I am experiencing extreme frustration with Medicare that, 1) has an inoperable website, and 2) has an inoperable AI phone answering service. Consequently, I can no longer acquire needed supplies to operate the tSlimX2, particularly the T:Lock TruSteel 8mm 32.” This situation has persisted for 2 months. 😬
    • 23 hours, 26 minutes ago
      kristina blake likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      There are several conversations about this across social media. Many people chime in and vote for a new, more accurate name for type 1.. some of the popular alternatives- Pancreatic Autoimmune Disease, Beta Cell Destruction Disease, Autoimmune Diabetes, Autoimmune Insulin Failure, Autoimmune Absolute Insulin Deficiency (AAID)
    • 23 hours, 27 minutes ago
      kristina blake likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      The most common comment: but you aren’t heavy. That’s when we get into the differences. A relative tried to tell me that insulin makes you lose weight. But when we last discussed this, one of you said it best: if it isn’t in their circle of experience, why would they know or care?
    • 23 hours, 27 minutes ago
      kristina blake likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience the average person does not know the difference. It does not help that the commercials on TV just say diabetes and do not differentiate.
    • 1 day, 1 hour ago
      Kristi Warmecke likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      Somewhat satisfied with TSlimX2. Not because of pump shortcomings, but because of the sheer insanity of trying to get routine supplies through the American health care system. My current situation, to wit: "I am experiencing extreme frustration with Medicare that, 1) has an inoperable website, and 2) has an inoperable AI phone answering service. Consequently, I can no longer acquire needed supplies to operate the tSlimX2, particularly the T:Lock TruSteel 8mm 32.” This situation has persisted for 2 months. 😬
    • 1 day, 4 hours ago
      Lee Tincher likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      If I could get a CGM that is consistent and predictable I'd be very happy with the Twiist or the Tandem. The weak point with pumps used to be infusion sites, but now that we are relying on poor performing technology to support potentially great algorithms itis quite frustrating.
    • 1 day, 6 hours ago
      Beckett Nelson likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      My first reaction was Very Satisfied but there is always room for improvement. I’d like a pump design that wasn’t meant to be worn on a belt just for men. To wear a dress, I have to only get those with pockets (and on both sides because opposite sides cause the CGM to lose contact) and put a button whole in each. The clip shows horribly on blouses worn out. I’ve tried the leg attachments and they never stay secure. I’m not big enough to wear it in my bra. All minor inconveniences. I’d like one that doesn’t keep alarming 20 minutes after I’ve eaten, although I get it that it is there to save my life. Again minor. Ask about CGMs (probably tomorrow’s question): lately I’ve had trouble removing the sensor from my arm without actually ripping off a strip of skin or very bad bruising. I’ve read about using baby oil for removal. That does help. I’m a rip it off fast person, but that didn’t work so well.
    • 1 day, 7 hours ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      I have been using a insulin smart pen for the last 2 years; I find that it meets my current needs to ensure good management and results
    • 1 day, 8 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How satisfied are you with your current insulin pump brand/model?
      Somewhat satisfied with TSlimX2. Not because of pump shortcomings, but because of the sheer insanity of trying to get routine supplies through the American health care system. My current situation, to wit: "I am experiencing extreme frustration with Medicare that, 1) has an inoperable website, and 2) has an inoperable AI phone answering service. Consequently, I can no longer acquire needed supplies to operate the tSlimX2, particularly the T:Lock TruSteel 8mm 32.” This situation has persisted for 2 months. 😬
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    If you wear a pump, have you ever gotten sunscreen on a pump site? If so, share if it had any effect and how you handled it in the comments!

    Home > LC Polls > If you wear a pump, have you ever gotten sunscreen on a pump site? If so, share if it had any effect and how you handled it in the comments!
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    Sarah Howard has worked in the diabetes research field ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange.

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    10 Comments

    1. brettsmith115

      No memory of sunscreen on a pump site having any effect whatsoever.

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    2. Patricia Dalrymple

      Pump sites are on stomach where they work best for me. Way too old to be needing sunscreen there. 😁

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    3. Sherolyn Newell

      How would you get sunscreen on a pump site? I use Omnipod, the insertion sites are covered by the pod. Isn’t the insertion site covered by the adhesive patch on the other kind?

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    4. rick phillips

      New pump site – got no choice – yuck

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Sharon Lillibridge

      And I do not use sunscreen!

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. TEH

      I usually wear a swim shirt or T shirt to hide my infusin sight and CGM sensor, so no.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Mark Schweim

      No effect on pump infusion site, but sunscreen DID melt the plastic housing on my Medtronics Paradigm 723 Insulin Pump itself once! Permanent fingerprints melted into plastic after handling pump after applying sunscreen!

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    8. Sahran Holiday

      Sunscreen goes on after Omnipod is already attached. Nothing on my skin while applying it.

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Sasha Wooldridge

      I had no idea sunscreen could cause problems. I can’t say I’ve ever even noticed whether I put it on near or around the site, but I’m pretty sure I must have – I live in Florida. No issues I guess?

      5 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Rhet Hulbert

      Can you clarify what this question even means?

      5 years ago Log in to Reply

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