"Even though my pump has malfunctioned before it is worth having because my blood sugar is more in control when I use it.""
Ashley
Teacher, Mother, Wife

CHOOSING YOUR DEVICES IS AN INCREDIBLY PERSONAL DECISION. HERE ARE THE STORIES OF OTHER PEOPLES' PRIORITIES AND CHOICES.
Different people choose different devices to fit their lifestyle, budget, and health needs. All of these stories are from real people. Learn from others and find out what's right for you.
FILTER WISDOM BY PRIORITIES & CONCERNS
"Even though my pump has malfunctioned before it is worth having because my blood sugar is more in control when I use it.""
Ashley
Teacher, Mother, Wife
"Diabetes is one piece of my life that I now have some control over.""
Kelsey
Geographer, Cyclist, Ceramist
"This disease is frustrating as it is, but using a pump/meter helps to simplify just one part of it.""
Betsy
Loan Officer
"I get tired of the CGM beeping at me at times especially if my blood sugar is low and I’m waiting for it to climb, but I’m thankful it wakes me up at night!""
Joyce
Designer, Artist
"I chose to use a CGM and pump because they create a discreet combination that works well.""
Mark
Ph.D., Professor, Dean, Minister
"The more you wear them, the more integrated they become in your life.""
Georgi
Producer, Writer, Athlete, Friend, Daughter
"I Didn't Decide To Get A Pump Until My Doctor Said To Me, "You Are Giving Yourself The Best Care Possible While On Injections. If You Want Your Numbers To Get Better, The Type Of Technology You're Using Has To Change.""
Chelsea
Dance Teacher, Outdoorswoman
"It's worth it to me, particularly when I sleep and wake up to see that the closed loop has gotten my blood sugar down, or suspended my insulin.""
Justus
Artist, Boxer
"I really don't like having to wear two sites, but I love that my pump tailors my basal rate.""
Anne
Mother
"Using a pump gives you freedom.""
Kahla
Nurse, Mother
"You can see where you are running high or low. Also the doctors can look at your recent numbers and see where you stand as far as your A1C levels.""
Julie
Yogini, Meditator, Traveler, Tree Hugger, Researcher, Birder
"I want to live the healthiest, longest life I can. If I believe this device is the way to do it, I am willing to pay some extra money for it.""
Kat
Mother, Camp Director
"When people ask me about my devices, I tell them. They're really cool!""
Kristina
Mom, teacher, performer
"As I began to trust the system more, I gave it more and more range to have control managing my diabetes, which has worked really well.""
Dan
Motorcyclist, Outdoorsman, Software Nerd
"I KNOW THAT DEVICES ARE GETTING BETTER AND I WANT TO GIVE MYSELF EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AS LONG AND HEALTHY AS POSSIBLE.""
Michael
Consultant, father, lobbyist
"The control, specifically at night, is worth carrying the extra device.""
Kenny
Athlete, educator, lover of food
"IT WAS KIND OF LIKE A WEIGHT LIFTED OFF MY SHOULDERS BECAUSE I DIDN’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT DOING ALL THAT STUFF ANYMORE. I WAS ABLE TO JUST TEST MY SUGAR, PUT IN THE CARBS I'M EATING, AND THAT WAS IT.""
James
Sports enthusiast, history lover
"OTHER THAN HAVING AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST IN YOUR HOUSE, IT’S PROBABLY THE BEST WAY AND THE MOST ACCURATE WAY TO HAVE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF INSULIN DELIVERED. YOU KINDA FEEL LIKE BRUCE WAYNE.""
Bryant
Office manager, Father
"IT GAVE ME SO MUCH RELIEF TO KNOW THAT ALL I HAD TO DO WAS WAVE THAT LITTLE MONITOR OVER THE SENSOR AND IT WOULD JUST TELL ME WHAT MY SUGARS WERE.""
Rosemary
Budget analyst
"I WAS ADAMANT I’D STOP USING IT ONCE THE BABY WAS BORN BUT I ACTUALLY STARTED LIKING SEEING MY PLOTS AND AVOIDING THE LOWS AND HIGHS.""
Lolly
Engineer, dancer, instructor, mom
"KEEP IT AS SIMPLE AS YOU WANT TO.""
Chad
Carpenter
"MY NUMBERS ARE BETTER WITH TECH THAN WITHOUT.""
Lynne
Musician, Grandma
"I REALLY don't like the idea of something stuck to my body. I like the relatively low profile that pen injections have, and do not mind the more manual steps it involves- but realize it is not totally intuitive.""
Sean
Runner
"SOMETIMES IT IS INFORMATION OVERLOAD, BUT I WOULD RATHER HAVE TOO MUCH INFORMATION THAN NOT ENOUGH.""
Christine
Woman, Wife, Thinker, Reader, Sister, Silly