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Comment by Richard157 on June 22, 2012 at 5:43pm

Nel, I have read about other pumpers who also leave the old infusion set in place until "well after" adding the new one. I have not done that because I am concerned about the insulin from both sets together being too much. I have not noticed my BG rising after installing a new set, so it might drop too low if both sets are giving me insulin at the same time.

Comment by nel on June 22, 2012 at 11:57am

A tidbit here : I remove my " old " infusion set well after I have added the new one ...just to make sure all the life juice is into the body .A pump trainer reminded me about this just recently , ie it is no secret, ha, ha .

Comment by Barbara on June 22, 2012 at 7:53am

They were tiny champagne bubbles and not making a difference. Thanks so much for the "prime" tip. Makes sense. I'm speaking with the Animas pump nurse everyday for the first week, but I love hearing and being advised by Type 1 Pumpers! Thanks for your help.

Comment by shoshana27 on June 22, 2012 at 1:17am

to get rid of a large bubble

Comment by shoshana27 on June 22, 2012 at 1:16am

ask your trainer she'll show you how

Comment by Natalie ._c- on June 21, 2012 at 10:03pm

The little tiny "champagne bubbles" shouldn't make any difference. But if there is enough bubble to obstruct any significant amount of tubing, the best plan is to prime them out. Yes, it wastes insulin, but you don't want high BGs because you missed a unit or two of insulin!

Comment by Barbara on June 21, 2012 at 7:05pm

What do you do if you see air bubbles in the tubing. I saw very tiny (1 or 2) doesn't seem to be affecting anything, but if I do find more, how do you work them out?

Comment by Colleen in NH on June 21, 2012 at 3:46pm

Oh yum, you could add two cookies to your latte and really have a treat. Juice was probably better.
I have to put my reading glasses on everytime I look at labels, etc...
You'll get better and...
Give yourself credit for the "double check!"

Comment by Barbara on June 21, 2012 at 3:33pm

I just ordered his 5th edition book!! Thanks so much for your warm thoughts. I had my pump training, all went well. Then I come home and made my first mistake!! I had a Starbucks Vanilla Skinny Latte. I googled to see the exact carb count. I thought it said 61 carbs and I bolused for 61 carbs. THEN, I look closer and it's 19 carbs not 61. The drink was 61% of calories came from carbs. I immediately called my trainer. I'm still settling down from a mini panic attack. I am taking extra juice to cover it but it shows me that I have to slow down, check and recheck. Before that, I was doing great. I guess you can see now why I need support!!

Comment by nel on June 21, 2012 at 11:22am

Training session in process, correct, while I am typing this ? Thinking of you !!!
As mentioned by some ...it does get easier over time .There are " things " to do which become routine , besides finger poking .For me for instance , after showering to reconnect I check the tubing for air bubbles .My pump Nurse came to our home for the training ( 2001 ) and set up .I even todate can still e-mail her with concerns . I use Medtronic (Veo) and can sent her the CareLink uploads .We do have a support group here in my community ; pump nurse initiated the first meet up ; those attending were all willing to share their e-mail address with a " pump group coordinator " .And I am still learning :)
PS Writer John Walsh is in Toronto , ON, Canada, today June 21 talking about his 5 th edition Pumping Insulin ...toooo far for me to attend .

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