Here's what we do every three days. Sometimes we get a defective pod and have to changes it sooner...and sometimes it gets ripped off while playing (depending on where it is) so we have to change it. But all agree that every 2-3 days is way better than 6-8 shots a day. PLUS (and it's a BIG plus) this amazing devise can calculate insulin to very small and precise doses where the syringes only allowed us half and whole units of insulin. It's an amazing advance in diabetes management and we are so very thankful for it. It makes it so much easier for her to feel and act normal!! :)
Two things, first of all, these site changes hurt and are occasionally met w/ tears. Usually we hold her and she hides her face for the click. Sometimes she cries, depending on how sensitive that site is. What it does is, it shoots a needle w/ the tubing around it into her and the the needle immediately retracts. It's no small needle, but she has learned to put on a brave face. :)
And number two, I did have a talk w/ Jack after this about telling me no, even if he was just trying to be silly. And he did go to time out....I just didn't feel like it would have been appropriate to deal w/ during the video. I always say, if nothing else (and there IS so much more) kids keep you humble!!! ;)
