I am Diabetic. Here's how it works. My insulin pump and continuous glucose meter (CGM).

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[bishop0815]

I have to say how brave you are to do this and put it out for the entire web to see. I was diagnosed at four and placed on the pump in 8th grade. I could hardly bare to let my family watch me change my infusion sets, let alone make a video. But as my doctor is putting me back on it soon (I lost insurance in my late teens) I've been having trouble explaining to my friends how it works. So thank you so much sir, for making it easier to show them before hand

[shanselman]

@bishop0815 You're welcome!

[SierraInman]

Thank you Scott. This is a very positive and helpful video in that it "shows" us, what you and others endure everyday. It is unfathomable that many won't be able to endure this on a daily basis, let alone the financial cost to keep one's insulin levels in check.

[shanselman]

@SierraInman Thanks!

[MystikRavyn]

My daughter is 7 and was diagnosed this past March. Thank you for making this video. It helped her see what was involved with having a pump. She is currently on 4 shots a day.

[HaligonianType1]

For those of you who aren't diabetic, to get a little perspective. Think about this. When you are on MDI(multiple daily injections), you average anywhere from 4-10 injections a day. Every single day. Sometimes more, rarely less. Multiply that number by 7 days a week, then by 52 for weeks in a year, and then by say ten years, and you get an idea of how many times a type 1 diabetic has to inject. Add to that all the testing which is around 6-8 times a day. Depending on the diabetic.

[HaligonianType1]

I see yer in the USA, and using Novolog. In Canada it's Novorapid. How often to do you have to fine tune your basal? Have you used the dual wave or square bolus? Great vid. Clear and informative.

[HaligonianType1]

 Wooooooo! Diabeetus! Rated.

[4KATELN]

im getting this pump on friday

the site and cgm seemed like it really hurt

how bad does it hurt?? and does the site ever fall off?

[MrRanger1987]

where do you actually buy it? my doctor prescribes humalin r but i have no insurance. is there anywhere to get it with a prescription but cheaper? would i trust online or not?

[lilisoocute]

do you find Nick Jonas a hero for people like you shading light on Type 1 Diabetics?

[xUAE5x]

I get all the pump supplies for FREE! I got the pump, the continuos glucose meter, and all the supplies without paying for anything, the government pays for everything.

My country (United Arab Emirates or UAE) has the 2nd highest diabetes rate in the world (One out of every four citizens).