why do people on insulin pumps have to always explain what it is and what diabetes is?

Answer 1

People are just naturally curious. They don't have to tell anyone anything if they don't want to. Just give a quick answer and tell them to go ask their doctor if their that curious. Don't be rude either.

Answer 2

People are either misinformed or uninformed about Type 1 diabetes, which is the rarer non-preventable "severe" form of diabetes. The media perpetuates this ignorance, and most people on this board know NOTHING about Type 1.

Since the only type of diabetes we hear about in the media is the preventable/lifestyle related Type 2, which can usually be controlled with diet, exercise, and weight loss, people are not exposed to the concept of someone needing an insulin pump.

Many people simply can't wrap their heads around autoimmune Type 1 diabetes in general (look at how many people on this board alone still think Type 1 is "caused by eating too much sugar", can be treated with diet or herbals, or can be prevented by healthy living?. Doh!), so don't expect them to understand a pump on top of that. Even doctors and the majority of nurses have little understanding of Type 1 and/or pumps unless they have special training.

I would try to keep your pump hidden to avoid stupid questions, and simply tell people it is a medical device if asked. Then change the subject.

Instead of saying you are a "diabetic", tell them you have "autoimmune insulin deficiency". Otherwise, they will think you have Type 2 diabetes (the lifestyle related kind) and harass you about everything you put in your mouth, along with asking millions of dumb questions like "can't you just take pills now"?

Trust me, if you can avoid bringing it up, it's much easier. ;)

Answer 3

Most people are not knowledgeable about diabetes, even many
who have been diabetics for years. As far as the insulin pump,
most peoples knowledge of treating diabetes ends with insulin injections. Many have never even heard of insulin pumps.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I don't understand. Do you have an insulin pump? If you do, why bother explaining anything? Those who know you understand the reasons behind your behavior. Those who don't, it's none of their business. Just say you have a medical condition that you don't care to discuss.
If you are tired of hearing people describe their insulin pump, suggest tactfully what I just said above.

Answer 6

If people are asking about your pump you or someone must have told them that you have it. Education about diabetes is becoming more prevalent but that may be because the percentage of people with the illness is on the rise. It is wonderful when a person with diabetes shares the information that they have. My son developed diabetes at the age of three. He was very active in helping to educate others. While in kindergarten he persuaded other children to allow the nurse to test their blood sugers. He has assisted in diabetes fairs testing people himself etc. He has not had a pump yet because we cannot afford it as I am disabled living on income below the poverty level and at 16 he is still attending school full time. Continuing helping to spread good information about diabetes. Help get the word out there. One out of every two people with diabetes do not know they have it. people like you will help them to discover their illness and therefore help to prevent the onset of complications. Thank you.

Answer 7

Maybe, that is just HOW affected they are about Diabetes. Just imagine, you were walking down the street, and all of a sudden, you find a twenty-dollar bill on the ground.

You would have felt, that you were lucky - because you would have never thought it could happen to you. Now, imagine the totally opposite, situation: You were doing your best to survive, and was diagnosed with an incurable disease, e.g. late stages of cancer.

Most people think it is their mission to tell (warn) everybody. Especially, symptoms - how it started with them or what signs they had begun to experience.

This will certainly be of benefit to you. IF you help them manage the disease.

For example, give them support. Death is something we all have to deal with.

This is a very intresting question. If you would like to hear diabetics answer this question themselves, go to the Diabetes Forums and post the question yourself.

Diabetes Forums
http://www.diabetesforums.com/diabetes/687-diabetic-doctor-only.html

Hope this answers your question!

Answer 8

My husband is on a pump. Most people think the pump is actually a beeper and when asked about it he tells them it's a diabetic pump. When people learn what it is, they feel the need to ask questions because they feel that if they ask questions, it looks like they are interested in how it works. It seems rude to them just to ask what it is and then not ask questions and leave abruptly.l

Answer 9

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Answer 10

It's just part of the game. Most of the time I am willing to take the time to explain. Sometimes, I don't want to. In those situations I just say, "It's an insulin pump" and walk away.

Answer 11

Some nurses and Dr. either don't know about the pump and what it does for diabetics or just don't understand what it is and we do it to make sure the do and won't screw up a good thing.