Why do many people insult my insulin pump?

Every person with diabetes has one: a story of a diabetes-related comment they received , Here's a list of 10 things not to say to a person with diabetes. ... I can't tell you how grateful I am for my insulin pump – clipped to my pants pocket – and my continuous glucose monitor, which I wear on my arm. read more

First, you might want to think about putting your pump in your pants pocket. That’s where I keep mine. If you ever asked to see my pump, it’s always in my left front pocket. I also keep all of the tubing in there. This way, unless someone knows me, and knows that I’m a diabetic, they wouldn’t have a clue that I had a pump. read more

Insulin pumps are small, computerized devices that some people with diabetes use to help manage their blood sugar. They wear their pump on their belt or put it in their pocket. The pump releases rapid-acting insulin into your body through a small, flexible tube (called a catheter) which goes under your belly's skin and is taped in place. read more

If women do not “like seeing your insulin pump” then stop seeing these women immediately. These people clearly do not like you for who your are, appreciate your daily struggle as an insulin dependent, or possibly even like you at all. read more