thanks for the encouragement. I have just done my first set change at home, it was very nerve racking. think it ok. Just had my lunch so I will know soon. Can't see any leaks at site or pump. I like the pump so far but I can also understand why some do not want one. I feel more in control now and use temp basal sometimes as settings not quite there yet
I can understand that perfectly, my first set change took me a very nerve racking 25 mins and i was on saline at the time lol. I was following the instructions in the book and on the pump. Of course it only takes 2 or 3 minutes especially if you fill a new reservoir pior to doing the set change.
My basal rate was hyked up to massive proportions when i went on the pump and it took me quite sometime to get them down to a workable level using the temp basal rate as a percentage medium for this adjustment. I've gone from a 100% increase in basal down to less than 50% basal compared to MDI so you can see the problems i had initially.
Also being on shift patterns involving days and nights created its own hurdles with adjusting basal patterns but now I'm on permanent nights this has given me a stable platform to work on.
With regards to showering i was told by the Medtronic rep just to disconnect despite the pump being waterproof which is what i do.
Great having a pump isnt it? I live it so many advantages.
" Love Your Pump"
Martin