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    Bubbles in Medtronic Pump reservoir

    Thanks, will give it a try then
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    Bubbles in Medtronic Pump reservoir

    Here it is
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    Bubbles in Medtronic Pump reservoir

    Here’s a photo
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    Bubbles in Medtronic Pump reservoir

    Hi @Juicyj @porl69 @dancer Just did a set change and tried the methods again but the same problems still exist. I made sure the insulin is at room temperature, push the insulin very very slowly and hit very hard (even resorted to dropping and throwing) to get the bubbles out. I faced the same...
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    Bubbles in Medtronic Pump reservoir

    Hmm I tend to hit hard to get the bubbles to the TOP but when trying to get the bubble out, it simply refuses to budge. I tried making it as straight as possible, and moving a slight angles to get the bubble to come out. But it simply refuses. Really frustrating problem.
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    Bubbles in Medtronic Pump reservoir

    Hi there, I use the NovoRapid Penfill and always take the insulin out, cool to room temperature before filling up the reservoir. I always do the tapping method @Juicyj recommended but (I) bubbles of a decent size will always get stuck (I kept flicking it to the top but it stubbornly will not...
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    Bubbles in Medtronic Pump reservoir

    Hi, I have been having bubbles issues with my pump reservoir. Firstly, there are many small bubbles which are very hard to get rid of. Secondly, after one day of usage, many many small bubbles will form to become a big bubble. Any advise on how to properly use the reservoir + get rid of bubbles?
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