Diabetes fashion roundup: Where to wear an insulin pump?

Diabetes fashion roundup: Where to wear an insulin pump

One of the questions I often hear when someone is trying to decide on insulin pump therapy, is “where will I wear an insulin pump?” For many this can be a personal preference and dependent on the weather, outfit or activity on any given day. Today, we round up some of the best insulin pump fashion tips from our community! 

How To Wear An Insulin Pump, From A Formal Wedding To A Day at the Beach | The LOOP Blog

How to Wear an Insulin Pump, From a Formal Wedding to a Day at the Beach

After using an insulin pump for over 30 years, MiniMed Ambassador, Cindy, answers questions about how she wears her insulin pump while at the beach, during a normal day or while attending a formal event. 

Diabetes Fashion Roundup: Where to Wear an Insulin Pump? | The LOOP Blog

Prepping for Prom with an Insulin Pump

While planning for prom, MiniMed Ambassador, Kelly, had to decide where to wear her insulin pump with a strapless evening gown. Kelly lists out several options, depending on what type of dress you’re wearing. 

Diabetes Fashion Roundup: Where to Wear an Insulin Pump? | The LOOP Blog

Summer Diabetes Management Routines: Fashion Edition

A few of our friends from the diabetes community told us about where they wear their pump during the summer, including swimsuits, sundresses and shorts! (Especially helpful in a few months or even sooner if you’re lucky enough to be heading somewhere warm for Spring Break!)

 12 Ways To Sleep With An Insulin Pump | The LOOP Blog

12 Ways to Sleep with an Insulin Pump

While not necessarily “fashion,” many people wonder where to wear the pump while sleeping. We have 12 answers from different people, about what they do with the pump.

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Will I Look Weird Naked?

Because let’s be honest, as concerned as others might be on where to put the pump while dressed, many are also concerned about how the pump (or infusion set) will look during (ahem!) more intimate moments when clothes are not required at all. Maggie Hunts tackles this and gives her advice on what you’ll look like with the insulin pump and being naked.

 

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Submitted by Laurie Lesley (not verified) on

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I've been wearing an Insulin pump for 15 years! I have found the absolute best place for wearing my pump is in my bra on the side, directly under my armpit! It's a fabulous, no fail spot that I have shared with many pumpers. I led a teen support group, & the young females loved this idea! It leaves no bumps or bulges with their cutest outfits, even a prom dress. It's easy & discreet to get to for a quick bolus too! This is my favorite place to wear my pump!!!

Submitted by Frances HOYE (not verified) on

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This works pretty good for me too!

Do you have a special bra with side pocket or do you just stick it right inside the bra?

Submitted by Chloe (not verified) on

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Have you ever put the site under the arm not directly on your armpit like a little lower Between the armpit and the elbow?

Submitted by Todd (not verified) on

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Wow I'm surprised! I clip mine on my drawers right center in front. Whether I sleep on my side or even on my stomach I can't feel it. I'm average weight and maybe being a guy it tucks perfectly below my stomach above ?? you know where. A fellow diabetic told me this and has worked great. I do wish I could sleep at natural sometimes.

Submitted by Carla (not verified) on

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I've been wearing a Medtronic pump since before Medtronic!! My first was the Minimed 504 in 1987. I wear it differently depending on my mood my day and the fashion. Bras always good, I love anything with pockets every dress with pockets or skirts or pants with one patch pockets that I like I buy. Garters are really great if you're wearing a formfitting dress and nowhere won't be visible.

Submitted by Shelia Adamson (not verified) on

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Thanks for the answers to all my questions about where to wear my pump I wouldn't wear a dress because I didn't like the way it looked.

Submitted by Norma. Scarlett (not verified) on

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WOW!!!!, I wear my pump in my bra, easy access for bolus and discreet

As an auto mechanic I use a joggers music player pouch that straps to my bicep under my shirt. I wear it to the inside of my arm. It has a clear side so I can access the settings. Just pull up the sleeve. No hassle in the bathroom either. Have had many compliments, even from my endocrinologist!!

Submitted by Zara (not verified) on

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I clip mine into front right pocket of suit pants or if wearing a dress, will place in front of bra, between the girls.

Submitted by Jamie (not verified) on

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I used to have the Animus pump since 2008. Not the best pump ever, but the clip made it so much easier to wear in my bra. I’m now on the Medtronic 670. Yes, I can still clip it in my bra, but the clip is sooo big! I feel like it pokes out of so many tops/dresses. Anyone have suggestions for certain accessories to help hide the pump in the bra area?

Submitted by Kathy Thomas (not verified) on

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Jamie,
Just saw your post and wanted to share the bra I have found that’s perfect. (And I went through many that didn’t work) Its Maidenform’s DM1188. often has their bras on sale for $20 with free shipping.
The band is long enough that you can tuck your pump there in the center without the clip. With some practice you will be able to access your pump pretty easily.
I put mine in a small muslin pouch made for party gifts. They are the perfect size.

Submitted by Lori Woods (not verified) on

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I have been wearing my pump since January 2018, and I usually clip it to my bra. I just discovered clipping it under my armpit when I had a strapless bra on for me sons graduation ceremony. It was quite comfortable and very discreet. Is there a place to order colors for skeins?

Submitted by Nicole (not verified) on

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That's great, Lori. You can find both silicon and sticker style skins here on our website: http://bit.ly/2BfbDd2

I have Revel. Medtronic new clips are large and bulky. They are not long lasting like the previous clips. I am very disappointed Medtronic has not been able to come up with a less bulky and more user friendly belt clip. This is the clip we have to use to clip our pumps to our bras. They are much too large and bulky.. Please consider all of the women that wear their pumps clipped onto their bras, whether the front or the side. Contact me if you have something more suitable for women to use in bras, Thank you!

I had a breast reduction years ago, so when I started wearing a Medtronic pump, I got some baby socks and it fits comfortably between my breast.

Submitted by David Counts (not verified) on

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I have added pockets to a wife beat under shirt which works great because it keeps tubing covered and hiding .


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