[tronicdude]

I’m also a type 1 and I force myself to use pens every few months so I don’t get jumped like this. We need implantable insulin pumps again so bad. Also fuck tandem, I’ve moved to Omnipod (which has its own issues, but better than tandem).

[MengerSponge]

Pro tip: get a Rx for your pens sent to a national pharmacy that your insurance supports, but don't fill it. That way, if you have this issue while traveling, you can just walk into a pharmacy and walk out in half an hour with what you need

[officialchicken]

Pro-pro tip for T1d's: If you relocate (or visit) the EU and get a Rx - IMMEDIATELY FILL it once as soon as you get it - otherwise it could be invalidated after 15 days - and it won't be valid when you try to use it the first time.

[cadr]

Or just bring a bunch of disposable needles with you and draw from your vials that you already have for filling your pump.

[MengerSponge]

you don't fill your pump with basal insulin