The little gadget on my arm is called an Omnipod. It is a safe, reliable, and tubeless insulin pump that has made my diabetes journey smoother and easier. It delivers insulin into my body 24/7, just like other insulin pumps. The best part about having one on is that I cannot see the needle. The Omnipod delivers fast-acting insulin only. Having a tubeless insulin pump has given me so much freedom. I am able to wear whatever I want without getting my insulin pump tangled in my clothes. I can walk and do exercise without worrying about the placement of my insulin pump. And best of all, I can decorate my pods.
The thing on my stomach is called a Dexcom G6. A Dexcom is a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM); it tracks my glucose reading during the day so that I do not have to prick my finger every hour. The best part of this device is that it connects via Bluetooth to an app on my phone. I do not have to carry another monitor or case around. I can track all of my readings on my phone or laptop. The graphs and data from the CGM are in some of the other blogs I have about diabetes. This device has also given me lots of freedom throughout my type one diabetes journey.
*A glucose reading is aka as your blood sugar levels.
Pic Description:
Far Left: Picture of me sitting on Waikiki beach. I have circled my upper right arm and the side of my stomach because that is wear my devices are placed. Text says: "Hey girl...What is That Thing on Your Arm and Stomach?"
Middle Left: Picture of me wading in the ocean at Waikiki beach in Hawaii. I am wearing a hot pink bathing suit top and oink swim shorts. My CGM and Omnipod are showing.
Middle Right: Picture of an omnipod that I decorated with sparkle nail polish and kawaii stickers. There is a rainbow in the center and two heart stickers on the top of each side of the rainbow. There is also a needle underneath it, which is used to put insulin into the cannula.
Far Right: picture of Dexcom G6 sensor and transmitter.
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