Accu chek rapid D canulars

[Ca2910]

Hi,
I am on an insulin pump trial and I love how easy the pump is to use. ( it is currently filled with water ) .... I just have one problem and that is the canulars ... When the water goes in it stings a lot and I have had to change the canular nearly every night ... Is this normal or is that a problem ... If any one has any advice on how to stop the stinging or how to make them last for the 2 days
Thanks

 

[mrman]

Not normal to feel it, but heard it mentioned a few times this happening with the saline. I did miss that stage and was pumping insulin from the start.

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[Ca2910]

Thank you , i think once the insulin is in the pump it will feel better

 

[JustDomUK]

Are you using the rapid Ds? As these are the metal cannulas and may be adding to make it a little uncomfortable

 

[Ca2910]

Yes , they are the ones I was given to start the trial with , what would you suggest to change to

 

[jodysd6]

I sometimes find larger boluses can be a bit more noticeable, so if I am doing a bolus over about 4-5 units I will sometimes set it as an extended bolus just over 15 mins so it's going in a bit slower and then get no stinging. Sometimes it's just a one off set where it seems to sting even though the set is otherwise working fine so this has helped in those cases.

 

[mrman]

Worth getting/trying some flex link ones, but will need to use the inserter machine to make sure they go in in properly. Put in using machine, pull out the introducer needle and leaves a soft cannula inside.

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[Julie1471]

I use a different pump but use soft cannula's is their an option on your pump, to slow the delivery rate. On mine I have the option of slow or normal. Mines set to slow as large does hurt.

 

[JustDomUK]

Well rapid Ds are sometimes recommended if you may be allergic to the plastic cannulas. They are more solid than the softer plastic cannulas. If you're not allergic then using the softer Flexlink or Tenderlink may help here. As you're not actually using insulin at the moment it's difficult to say but do go back to your pump nurse and explain what's happening.

 

[Chas C]

Ask to try the FlexLink, I use these and moved from Rapid D's. Also could be that your needles are either too long or too short ?, they come in varying lengths.

 

[K8tie_x]

I have used both 6 and 8mm rapid ds and have found them to be absolutely fine. The odd time I've been having alot of insulin I have felt a very slight sting but nothing anywhere near a normal injection, I would speak to your DSN and see if its related to the saline solution. Good luck!

 

[donnellysdogs]

The point of accuchek giving instructions to do set changes before doing a bolus is, because if doing a bus and it stings you probably need to try again with a different site.

The flexible cannulas are more prone to occlusions than rapid d ones.

You should not actually feel a set or cannula in you, even when bolusing.


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