Isaiah attempting a belly site.

Isaiah has type 1 diabetes. He started wearing an insulin pump on 2-15-07. He always wore his infusion set on his upper butt area. In July he tried his belly for the first time, this is a video of that attempt.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• type
• diabetes
• insulin
• pump
• Deltec
• Cozmo
• Cozmore
• Infusion
• Set

[jesuslavex]

My 5 year old daughter just got her second belly site a few minutes ago and it didn't go too well. I saw this video a few weeks ago and showed it to my daughter. Though she still thinks belly sites are too scary, she enjoyed watching another kid with T1 being brave. Thanks for putting these up for both the parents to study and for the kids to relate to. Keep them coming if its possible!

[twdobesh]

@jesuslavex

It's great that Isaiah's video was helpful. We have a few more in the discussion phase so maybe we'll get a few more made and put up. Thanks for the note!

[combat27117]

Omnipod isn't very good though during sports

[twdobesh]

@combat27117 Thank you so much for that tidbit of information. Isaiah loves to play soccer, so we'll have to keep that in mind!

[callmemeg88]

I have been a type 1 diabetic for over 10 years, and I work at a diabetes camp during the summer and every year witness children using new sites for the first time and am always so proud of them when they finally gain enough courage and say "I can do this!". Your son brought a smile to my face as he overcame this hurdle! Congrats to your son and best wishes to him and your family.

[twdobesh]

@callmemeg88 Thank you! 

[callmemeg88]

@0oKNEXLOVERo0 it's actually Camp Needlepoint in Hudson, WI

[vnewby07]

I'm 21 and was diagnosed type 1 this last august and I'm telling you it's so difficult to get over that mental hurdle of poking yourself. For me, seeing kids living with and dealing with this disease, only inspires me more-- if they can do it, so can I. I haven't used the pump before, but I've dealt with giving myself shots... I'm so proud of your son, a true inspiration. =) Keep up the great work!

[southerncrescent1401]

I get nervous every time I insert my infusion for my pump and I'm 49 years old. I was looking on youtube for clips of inserting continous glucose monitoring systems and came across this video.

[DiabetesDiaries]

another outlet to share your story of having type 1 diabetes is on Diabetes Diaries! Students in Philadelphia encourage you to share an updated video! thanks!

[buddmar]

I'm a grown man with Type 2 and inject myself with insulin, and I think Isaiah is braver than I cam.

[sweetpielemonad]

@callmemeg88 do u work at camp garnada