The Pump

I have been on my style of insulin pump for about eight years now. Like anything, there are negatives and positives. It does make life easier. I fought the idea of having a pump since the early 90's. I didn't want some wire sticking out of my body all the time and have to carry a pump around. 

Now as an adult, my thoughts are completely different. Part of me wears it as a badge. The best thing about wearing it is when my students think I have a beeper or playing some video game device. It amazes me that 9 and 10

year olds even know what a beeper is. Overall, my control stays pretty consistent unless I calculate carbs incorrectly.  

There are some days when the site is bad with the infusion set. This last weekend I was frustrated with this and unplugged my pump for a day. Things went well, but I was paranoid about where my numbers were. I figured that being plugged back into my pump was the best choice for me.

What control for me comes down to are the choices I make. I make good choices and my diabetes treats me nicely. I get a bit sloppy and the diabetes slaps me in the face. Life is all about choices.