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Pumping Our Insulin

Group for those that are pumping. Come and exchange tips on using your pump. Discuss the differences of the different types of pumps out on the market, infusion sets and pump accessories.

Members: 726
Latest Activity: 1 day ago

Discussion Forum

Laura Folos

Unsupportive people? 10 Replies

Started by Laura Folos. Last reply by Dee Meloche 1 day ago.

Carrie J

Batteries, tape, IV Prep, oh my! 3 Replies

Started by Carrie J. Last reply by Estel Hines Feb 7.

Peggy Hall

If Animas isn't providing you with the customer service you deserve... 10 Replies

Started by Peggy Hall. Last reply by Rose Joelle Jan 29.

Rose Joelle

ISF/Carb Ratio and Basal rates? 7 Replies

Started by Rose Joelle. Last reply by Sarah Keech Jan 25.

Kristin Butner

TSA stopping and conducting thorough search of people with insulin pumps 35 Replies

Started by Kristin Butner. Last reply by Colorado Jan 10.

KiwiRox

Killed another pump 6 Replies

Started by KiwiRox. Last reply by Byron Phillips Jan 8.

Colorado

site "freckles" 6 Replies

Started by Colorado. Last reply by Colorado Jan 8.

Robyn

What did you eat for breakfast today? 17 Replies

Started by Robyn. Last reply by Sarah Keech Jan 4.

Rose Joelle

Worth the Price? 6 Replies

Started by Rose Joelle. Last reply by MartyL16 Dec. 30, 2009.

Rose Joelle

Considering starting pumping... how do you feel about your pump experience? 14 Replies

Started by Rose Joelle. Last reply by e.scott evans Dec. 19, 2009.

Janet

Exercise + changing insulins = highs and lows 4 Replies

Started by Janet. Last reply by Greg Dec. 18, 2009.

Elaine

I get bolus, but not basal. Does this happen to you? 15 Replies

Started by Elaine. Last reply by Elaine Dec. 2, 2009.

Mary Anne Caudill

Price of Humalog Insulin 9 Replies

Started by Mary Anne Caudill. Last reply by Karla J Sherer Nov. 21, 2009.

Vickie

New Technology 9 Replies

Started by Vickie. Last reply by Marc Wilson Oct. 21, 2009.

Gina

How often do you change your insulin cartridge (reservoir)? 36 Replies

Started by Gina. Last reply by FatCatAnna Oct. 6, 2009.

Colorado

prescription cough medicine 3 Replies

Started by Colorado. Last reply by Tracy Malloy Oct. 3, 2009.

Tracy Malloy

carb counting and fat.... 10 Replies

Started by Tracy Malloy. Last reply by elaine peterson Sep. 28, 2009.

Cara

How long have you been pumping? 35 Replies

Started by Cara. Last reply by Jessica Sep. 12, 2009.

Jessica

Storing Pump at the Pool 2 Replies

Started by Jessica. Last reply by Unicornzzz Sep. 5, 2009.

Mike Ratrie

Are Books on Pumping/Diabetes worth it? 7 Replies

Started by Mike Ratrie. Last reply by FatCatAnna Sep. 2, 2009.

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Alisha Comment by Alisha on February 2, 2010 at 7:56am
Hello Everyone I'm not on the pump yet but I'm soon to be Not sure which one to get. My doc suggested the Ping and I like what I see but I haven't really researched anything else.
Laura S. Comment by Laura S. on January 25, 2010 at 8:14am
PS Just about every pumper gets little red dots when they pull a set out.
We call them pump bumps.
Nothng to worry about.
And if you are using IV Prep you dont need alcohol.
Kristin Comment by Kristin on January 24, 2010 at 11:58pm
Hi Rose, yes it sounds like an infusion set problem. You might need to try a different type of infusion set if this happens again.

When I see highs like this, I give an injection right away to be sure that I have insulin in me. Then I change the infusion set. If the problem continues, I change the insulin.

I have been pumping for 5 years and only had 2 experiences like this. So it should be rare! If you find an infusion set that works well for you, this shouldn't happen often.
Peggy Hall Comment by Peggy Hall on January 24, 2010 at 9:32pm
Rose - you're OK - put some neosporin on the red spot, and when you change sites - Wash your hands, use alcohol preps on your insulin bottle, and on your skin where you'll be putting your new site. Change your infusion set everytime you fill your insulin cartridge - never leave it in there more than 3 days. It's possible that you stuck your infusion set in where there was some old scar tissue from an injection.

Check & correct often! :)
Laura S. Comment by Laura S. on January 24, 2010 at 7:37pm
When my sites die, they die real good.
I know how many days I can get away with and if I forget to change, the bg's are a real indication of that.
There are also more lumps and bumps the longer I leave one in.
You are doing the right thing, but might want to judge exactly when this happens to you.
Rose Joelle Comment by Rose Joelle on January 24, 2010 at 6:55pm
Ok, I am freaking out a little bit! I started the pump for the first time ever on Monday (1/18) I have been doing okay. First few days a lot of lower sugars than I am used to. But today I have been high! And just now I was 511 without any real reasoning! I pulled out my infusion set and there is a red lump that looks a lot like a bug bite - did I mention that in this site (unlike the first one) I had some sting when insulin went in especially today. Did I want to long to change it or something? What went wrong! ? ! ? ! I am changing sites now!
Hector Gonzalez Comment by Hector Gonzalez on January 11, 2010 at 9:48am
For those that have a MAC and want to use Carelink can install a virtual machine in your mac to emulate windows, and use the actual hardware you aready have ( your mac) .
Can use a sotfware call Pararells </<br /> Hope it helps !!
MelissaBL Comment by MelissaBL on January 10, 2010 at 7:40pm
Fear not, Tyler. I've pumped for ten years on like seven different models of pumps and never had a pump malfunction like those crazy one-in-a-million stories. You're going to love it!
Tyler Comment by Tyler on January 10, 2010 at 6:03pm
Hey Everyone.

So Im scheduled to start pumping this week. I have the MiniMed Paradigm, Ive been on Saline to get the hang of things..lots to learn, but I'm excited.

I read in the forums about some Horror stories, of pumps malfunctioning, emptying the whole cartridge at once, even read that some have died from this..Needless to say this scares the hell out of me. My excitement has turned to fear...

Any words of wisdom to ease the nerves??
Dan W. Comment by Dan W. on December 20, 2009 at 9:15am
Hi Cristina -

You should definitely accept the carelink USB! I have a mac, and although you do need access to windows to upload from the pump, you can then access the site analyze data and create reports from the mac side, with a little tweaking...

I run windows via boot camp on the mac, and upload every week or so, but there are many options. The details can be found on a few earlier threads, I'll post the links if I can find them...
 

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