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Permalink Reply by musicman88 on August 23, 2012 at 8:24am

Have you tried asking Medtronic for samples of their other infusion sets? They will ship them free (usually four of each type). They may use different adhesives. Some have steel needles like the sure-ts do, but some have teflon cannulas that may not leave the hard bump in the center.

Permalink Reply by Lori Veliquette on August 23, 2012 at 8:27am

I tried the Silhouette set first with the cannula and had a reaction so they put me on the Sure-T with the hypoallergenic tape. That is what I have been using. Medtronic sent me a site adhesive package to try different tapes and barriers. None of them worked.

Permalink Reply by carlyn on August 23, 2012 at 8:30am

I'm sorry you're dealing with this! I had some bad rashes when I trialed the Omnipod. Have you tried using a different type of set? Just in case it's the metal in the sure-t that's causing the reaction and not the adhesive. I can't imagine the adhesive would be different in any of the mm sets. Your endo or cde should be able to give you a sample of a quick set or something similar. I've also heard of people putting tegaderm on their skin, and them putting the site on top of that. I've never done it, so I'd do some research first before you try it, just to be safe. Good luck!

Permalink Reply by Mike S. on August 23, 2012 at 8:33am

You are allergic to the adhesive. As suggested, try another inset type, they may not have the same adhesive. Check woundcareshop.com for assistance.

Permalink Reply by Lili on August 23, 2012 at 8:58am

Which tapes have you tried? I also have allergies. I use Sure-Ts and I always put down an IV3000, then insert the set through that. Then I put a Tegaderm over it and put the second contact on the Tegaderm (next to the first contact). Of course it depends which one you're not allergic to. When you tried different tapes, did you put the set through the tape, making sure that the set adhesive was not touching your skin?

Permalink Reply by Lori Veliquette on August 23, 2012 at 10:19am

Yes, I have tried the IV3000 down first and I still get a rash around that. I get a rash the shape of whatever I put on my skin. I have also tried the Tegaderm. I work at a hospital and I have tried several different tapes and barriers in the ER as well. No matter what I have on my skin, I get a rash. Some are definitely worse than others though.

Permalink Reply by Lili on August 23, 2012 at 1:11pm

If you're reacting to all of them, I think in that case it's probably time to consult an allergist.

Permalink Reply by Ed on August 23, 2012 at 5:18pm

Ever try a liquid barrier like skintac? I have had good luck with it; put it down on the skin via the applicator and I usually give it 5-10 seconds to set up then just apply on top of it. Works really great for cgms stuff too. Last bottle I ordered was 10-11 bucks. Get the small bottle cause it will last forever and its only like 4 oz.

Permalink Reply by Lori Veliquette on August 24, 2012 at 6:45am

I haven't tried that yet. I will order some and try it. I hope something works soon because I really love my pump. Thanks for all the advise!

Permalink Reply by Andrea Wilkinson on September 3, 2012 at 10:49pm

I am allergic to all the tapes, too. I have to use I.V. Prep first, then I put down a Tegaderm, then I use the Minimed Sof-set Ultimate QR, then I put the tape with the hole in the middle over the top of it all. If my set starts to come loose, I put more tape on top to try to keep it on until my insulin runs out.

I have also been successful with the Minimed Quick-sets, but I always use the I.V. Prep first, then a piece of Tegaderm.