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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
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- Pump
Hello
When I started the pump we were told we had to shower just before a cannula change, dry thoroughly and then insert. We were told this was because it prevents infection and also makes insertion less painful. We were also told not to use wipes because any alcohol dries the skin out and wipes can prevent the set sticking correctly. So I have always done this but it's a pain because the whole process takes much longer due to including shower and drying etc.
I noticed on a post the other day a reference to using a wipe before insertion and wondered if some people wipe rather than shower? If so what wipes do you use that don't stop sets sticking?
When I started the pump we were told we had to shower just before a cannula change, dry thoroughly and then insert. We were told this was because it prevents infection and also makes insertion less painful. We were also told not to use wipes because any alcohol dries the skin out and wipes can prevent the set sticking correctly. So I have always done this but it's a pain because the whole process takes much longer due to including shower and drying etc.
I noticed on a post the other day a reference to using a wipe before insertion and wondered if some people wipe rather than shower? If so what wipes do you use that don't stop sets sticking?