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Permalink Reply by Gordon Paul Jones on May 30, 2009 at 7:04am

The quickset works for me. However, I switched from the 6mm to the 9mm and get better results.

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Permalink Reply by Henry on May 31, 2009 at 5:38pm

got it Dave,

I'll probably give the Sure-Ts a try at some point.

Cheers,

Henry.-
Author of D and the Guy
Melbourne, Australia

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Permalink Reply by nel on May 31, 2009 at 5:54pm

I am trying the Sure-T out today ...I have done the others from MM , pumping since 2001 ( 4 types , incl the 6 and 9 mm ?) ...amazing I had a low 20 min. ago ...a bit unusual for this time of day .
I will call MM for a few more samples and if they will consider supplying longer tubing with the Sure-T 's . I was wearing tight jeans , have Sure-T in my leg ( as I was not going to do heavy exercise ) and did at times feel pressure on the set, however have had same with others...presently I seem to be sold on this one ...Thanks Dave :-)

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Permalink Reply by nel on May 31, 2009 at 8:04pm

Dave, I had a sense you had been in touch with MM about lenght of tubing topic....I just learned : I have to call tomorrow ( MON ) /orders and will ask for more samples and discuss length of tubing ..I may be like you : sound like a broken record ...and it is worth it ;-)
Now, 7 hours after insertion , when I press on the infusion set hardly any discomfort ...if this works for me ...even less insulin useage !!! More home work , but worth it ;-)
Thanks Henry for your post !!

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Permalink Reply by nel on June 1, 2009 at 7:13pm

I called MM this morning and 3 more samples will come my way . The lady and I discussed tubing length and she gave a Canadian e-mail address...next a letter off to them . She also mentioned, that MM is looking at longer tubing ...sounded positive , but good to let them know , that there maybe one VERY interested gal from Canada using Sure -T 's .
PS ...the wonderful world of infusion sets /pumping ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Sarah on May 31, 2009 at 6:47pm

I was afraid of the "long scary needles" at first too, but after quicksets failed to work reliably for me (lots of kinked cannulas from both lengths) I gave the sils a try, and surprisingly, really liked them... insertion is really not any more painful than the quicksets, it's just much more intimidating.

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Permalink Reply by Cynthia F. on May 31, 2009 at 6:50pm

quicksets never worked for me. I use the inserter with the silhouettes. I can't do sure-T's they seem to give me irritation :(

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Permalink Reply by John on May 31, 2009 at 8:03pm

silhouettes long needle for me you can hit more sites since you can adjust the depth of the needle by inserting it with your hand. Stay in better with less leaks. Don't let the long needle scare. For me it is much more reliable. cannula doesn't bend as easily as the 90 degree sets.

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Permalink Reply by Dan W. on June 1, 2009 at 5:53pm

Silhouette's for me (and the first time i've spelled that word correctly on the first try!). I started with the quicksets, But could never get consistent results - much easier to find a good site when self-inserting, and using the angle... But it does seem to relate ALOT to body type. I also notice the sillhouettes stay in better when running around or getting light tugs on the tubing.

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Permalink Reply by Jason on June 1, 2009 at 7:00pm

Sils > Quickset, in my opinion. Especially if you are leaner.

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Permalink Reply by Donna Heun on June 1, 2009 at 8:18pm

Silhouettes gave me "pump bumps", and quicksets kinked all the time. Sure T works great for me.

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Permalink Reply by Danielle on June 3, 2009 at 8:03pm

I have tried both the Sils and the Quicksets.

For a long time, I had great results with the Sils(13mm length)...but I haven't been of lately. The site itself starts to look red an irritated on day two, and I barely get three days out of it now. I don't know if it is because of the heat of spring/summer or what. Also, I have had a lot of bleeders suddenly (blood right up the cannula into the connection of the tubing).

So I started using Quick-sets again (6mm), and they have been working well for now. I have been doing a lot of arm sites, and always seem to get good results there. I will say, I definitely like using the Quick-serter, and prefer the ease of putting the site in over the Sils.

I have heard a lot about the Sure T's, I definitely think those are worth a shot.

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