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<blockquote data-quote="sueycl" data-source="post: 444265" data-attributes="member: 55451"><p>Sorry, but BIG moan coming up!!!! I came on D.UK tonight after a set change today left me with a b.g of 33, and feeling very ill. This has happened twice already within the last few days. Yesterday I had highs for over 10 hours, including 1 which was over 33.3mm. I've had 3 ketone readings over the last few days, which made me feel ill, this is crazy, as I've had this awful condition for nearly 40 years, and the only time I've ever had ketones that made me feel ill was at diagnosis. Guess I can't blame the pump for todays mess, as when I changed the set, I'd forgotten to take off the 'sleeve' that covers the cannula <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> . At the last set change tonight,, the cannula was bent to 90 degrees. I was extra careful changing the set because I use the Animas Vibe, and changing the set successfully seems to be extremely hit or miss. I agree with you, the pump has just taken over my life. I suppose, after getting used to it originally, I was quite happy with it, but I've had so many problems, it can't be all me. I would like to know whether other pump sets are so 'tricky' to use.</p><p>I wondered if it's just the Vibe that is susceptible to malfunction. I've had to change loads of sets because they've failed. I was relieved to read your post, because normally, I can't find a reason for the failures, and the set failures are so very random. I've changed 3 over just a few hours, and I now suspect that the drug companies make these items to fail deliberately!?!?!? I do take care but, like you, it's just not working for me. </p><p>Why can't this device which costs thousands, tell me the insulin isn't being delivered under the skin, or isn't even going partway in. I didn't seem to have a wet patch on my skin, so I'll never know what happened :? :? I am now thinking very seriously about coming off the pump. Look forward to hearing how you get on, good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sueycl, post: 444265, member: 55451"] Sorry, but BIG moan coming up!!!! I came on D.UK tonight after a set change today left me with a b.g of 33, and feeling very ill. This has happened twice already within the last few days. Yesterday I had highs for over 10 hours, including 1 which was over 33.3mm. I've had 3 ketone readings over the last few days, which made me feel ill, this is crazy, as I've had this awful condition for nearly 40 years, and the only time I've ever had ketones that made me feel ill was at diagnosis. Guess I can't blame the pump for todays mess, as when I changed the set, I'd forgotten to take off the 'sleeve' that covers the cannula :oops: :oops: . At the last set change tonight,, the cannula was bent to 90 degrees. I was extra careful changing the set because I use the Animas Vibe, and changing the set successfully seems to be extremely hit or miss. I agree with you, the pump has just taken over my life. I suppose, after getting used to it originally, I was quite happy with it, but I've had so many problems, it can't be all me. I would like to know whether other pump sets are so 'tricky' to use. I wondered if it's just the Vibe that is susceptible to malfunction. I've had to change loads of sets because they've failed. I was relieved to read your post, because normally, I can't find a reason for the failures, and the set failures are so very random. I've changed 3 over just a few hours, and I now suspect that the drug companies make these items to fail deliberately!?!?!? I do take care but, like you, it's just not working for me. Why can't this device which costs thousands, tell me the insulin isn't being delivered under the skin, or isn't even going partway in. I didn't seem to have a wet patch on my skin, so I'll never know what happened :? :? I am now thinking very seriously about coming off the pump. Look forward to hearing how you get on, good luck! [/QUOTE]
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