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Pain when bolus insulin is delivered
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Keelan May 7, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
My daughter swapped from a Cozmo pump to Animas 2020 pump a couple of months ago. She loves her new pump but there is one thing that is bothering her.When her bolus insulin delivers it causes her…Continue
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Michelle replied to Michelle's discussion 'Pain when bolus insulin is delivered' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"Many thanks for all your replies.
My daughter is now back to wearing her Cozmo pump for the time being as she was getting so upset with the pain the Animas was causing her when she bolused.She likened it to a bee sting every time it pulsed.
The…"
marti w replied to Michelle's discussion 'Pain when bolus insulin is delivered' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"that would explain why i'm confused. i have never used the audio bolus feature"
Terry Keelan replied to Michelle's discussion 'Pain when bolus insulin is delivered'"My guess would be the infusion set or site. Maybe the cannulus is too long and insulin is being injected into muscle.
Terry"
aztype1 replied to Michelle's discussion 'Pain when bolus insulin is delivered'"The insets could be the problem. I've had the Animas 2020 for 3 years now, and have always used the insets with it. I used to use the comfort sets, and never had this problem. I do occasionally have this problem, and usually if I'm to lazy…"
Tom S replied to Michelle's discussion 'Pain when bolus insulin is delivered'"Dickengel, you are right - delays of 30-90 minutes seems like not the best way to go. But for me I have found I have lower post meal spikes and better reading at next meal time when I do this. I use 0.5 and 1 hour most of the time, and 90 minutes…"
Tom S replied to Michelle's discussion 'Pain when bolus insulin is delivered' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"Marti, The step delivery settings you refer to how much will be delivered when you push the Audio delivery bullton which is on the end between the reservor location and the battery cap. It does not refer to delivery speed for any other bolus."
WI_Snowflake replied to Michelle's discussion 'Pain when bolus insulin is delivered' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"My son says it hurts more when he has just changed his inset. I didn't know about the slow option. Thanks for sharing."
"I just switched from a Cozmo to a Animas Ping about two weeks ago. I still use the same sets that I used with the Cozmo, though (Comforts). I did try one of the Inset 30 sets and found that boluses with that stung a LOT, to the point I hated having…"
Chris replied to Michelle's discussion 'Pain when bolus insulin is delivered'"I have the same issue Kari has. It was happening in area's that were more muscular, less fatty area's. It was becoming so irritating that I switched to the steel infusion sets. That way, I can just readjust where it goes without having to…"
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Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Michelle!
- At 10:53am on July 31, 2010,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… - Hi Michelle! Nice to hear from you. The CGM should make life easier, with far less guessing, and closer tabs on lows (well, highs too)...keep me posted on how it all goes!
- At 12:42pm on July 30, 2010, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
- Delighted to be your friend!
How' your loved with diabetes doing? If he/she is an adult...there are groups at tudiabetes adding support there too....to you as well, the person who doesn't have diabetes. Groups such as "Type 3 Diabetes" or "I Don't Have Diabetes"
Take care,
luv....linda in canada.
- At 11:38am on July 30, 2010, Doris D said…
- At 8:45am on July 25, 2010,
Marie B said… - hi Paul, welcome! just in case your loved one is a child, here is a link to our Parents' Group
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/parentsofkidswithtype1
- At 6:32pm on July 24, 2010, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
Welcome to the pod Paul.....
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided. Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes/New_Member_Guide
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