- Messages
- 139
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hey everyone,
I am finally starting on my pump in April and am eagerly anticipating my start date! I'm working my way through "pumping insulin" and am reading lots about set failures and ketosis etc
On my current MDI regime I hardly ever have to test for ketones- I have a pot of urine sticks gathering dust but no ketone meter.
My question is what meters/methods to test for ketones do you use? Is this funded by your hosp or is it worth me investing in one myself prior to my start date?
I am also concerned RE Teflon inserters- the book talks about high kink rates with Teflon angled sets.....I had my eye on the inset 30s as I am very petite- what is everyone's experience with this type of set? Which sets do you find the most reliable?
Thanks in advance!
I am finally starting on my pump in April and am eagerly anticipating my start date! I'm working my way through "pumping insulin" and am reading lots about set failures and ketosis etc
On my current MDI regime I hardly ever have to test for ketones- I have a pot of urine sticks gathering dust but no ketone meter.
My question is what meters/methods to test for ketones do you use? Is this funded by your hosp or is it worth me investing in one myself prior to my start date?
I am also concerned RE Teflon inserters- the book talks about high kink rates with Teflon angled sets.....I had my eye on the inset 30s as I am very petite- what is everyone's experience with this type of set? Which sets do you find the most reliable?
Thanks in advance!