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Permalink Reply by rosieb on September 6, 2011 at 6:22pm

Thanks Jay, that's a great idea! As a long-term pumper I think I've heard/learned it all. Not so! I continue to learn every day. Thank you!

Permalink Reply by amby6063 on September 11, 2011 at 10:32pm

Hi, I'm Amberly!

I have the Animas Ping (had it for about a month now) and occasionally can feel the bolus. I like the faster bolus, because I set the reminder, so I always have to wait for the bolus to finish to confirm the reminder. I actually kind of like that I can feel it, because I know the insulin is going in. I find if it's a little painful, I press down on the infusion set gently and that really helps.

Also, with MM reps... OMG I totally agree. I met with the Minimed rep first when shopping for pumps, and I found they spent more time bashing Animas than talking about their own product. It really turned me off, and I had a minimed pump for 5 years prior. I just wish they could have talked about their own product instead of trying to put down the competition. So unimpressed with them!

Permalink Reply by rosieb on September 13, 2011 at 3:49pm

Hi Amberly!

Thanks for your input, every little bit helps. FYI, as time goes on, you may find the insulin stays in a "bubble" or pocket under the skin and takes longer to absorb when delivered fast. Just a precaution. I know I wind up with a bump under the skin after day 3.

RE: MM reps; I think they realize that other companies are pulling ahead in the game and they're just treading water. Why else would so many of their reps discourage people from other pumps? I haven't connected to my new Ping but I'm already happy I made the switch.

Best of luck to you!
Rose

Permalink Reply by Donna H on September 12, 2011 at 7:47am

I use a Ping and love it. I have never had a stinging sensation.

Permalink Reply by solo79 on September 14, 2011 at 11:58am

Congrats on getting a new pump.. I like my ping!!! I don't have many times when it stings.. Wonder if it has to do with the brand of insulin you use? Just a thought...

Permalink Reply by dxclancy on September 14, 2011 at 8:12pm

I have had many infusion sets where I feel absolutely nothing. I'd say about 10% get sore towards the end, where bolusing is annoying to painful. I have had a few where the bolus burned for the entire 3 days I had them on. It was a good incentive not to eat! Although I was able to mitigate most of this by doing a combo bolus to spread it over 6 minutes or so.

I think this has more to do with the location and insertion of the infusion set then it does the pump.

As Michael says, when I gave my shots myself I would inject much faster. 30 units in a second.

Permalink Reply by Brian Wittman on September 17, 2011 at 12:46pm

I was told that by the Animas rep too. Actually what he said is that insulin delivery may sting some people, and if it happens, just set the pump for slow delivery. It isn't a big deal if that happens, the slow delivery feature on the pump takes care of the problem. Normal delivery speed doesn't bother me.

Because the MiniMed rep is talking about that, it makes me wonder of the MiniMed doesn't have a delivery setting or is slow in the first place.

Permalink Reply by barbie61 on September 18, 2011 at 5:24pm

Hi Rose I have been on an insulin pump for 2 years and yes you do feel a little burning /stinging sensation
at least I do but don't let that discourage you from getting on the pump it is a wonderful tool to keep your sugars in better control nothing is perfect.....I do not regret buying mine good luck

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