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    Incorrect readings of my Libre 14 day for a year.

    I’ve been using the Libra now for over 2 years and on myself at least it’s pretty accurate. Sorry to hear you are having problems. Great using with the pump as well!
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    Flying with pump

    I usually set my pump to aircraft mode when flying. I try not to disconnect requesting a pat down.
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    Graphic Content Epic bleeding from Cannula site anyone had this?

    Hi, this happened to me last week, first time in 7years of pumping. I hit a small capillary artery or blood vessel taking out the set. The blood was squirting out horizontally. It took a few minutes applying pressure to stop it!
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    HELP! High BSL - Absorption issue?

    Estelle_C, with the quick sets a few times, with the Mios a lot, I had to use the pen to do corrections. I’ve switched back to quick sets and they seem okay, as long as their on my leg. I’ve just received the Sur e T’s, so will try them. It might be worth giving your legs a try. I insert them...
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    Medtronic 640g sub standard infusion sets

    Juicy, just received supply of Sure T, see how that goes.
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    Medtronic 640g sub standard infusion sets

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    HELP! High BSL - Absorption issue?

    Estelle_C, I’m not on the same pump as you, I’m on Medtronic 640g , I’ve been experiencing problems with cannulas and high BS. Im about to change to steel tips. I think my problem has been the sites not absorbing insulin, what I have noticed, I can keep doing corrections via the pump to no...
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    Medtronic 640g sub standard infusion sets

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    Cannual sealing off

    Hi, I’m still having problems with cannulas, Last Friday I used 3 Mios, each one failed. Two appeared to go in ok, the third one I took off when my BG reached 25.9, it was completely bent backwards. I’m really unsure if it’s me. I’ve been pumping for 6 years and previously used the...
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    Cannual sealing off

    Chrissy, can you advise how you’ve worked out a solution.
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    Cannual sealing off

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    Medtronic 640g sub standard infusion sets

    I’m having lots of problems with the Mios, changed to Mios a few weeks back, after using the quicksets for the past 6 years. They were too causing issues. They seem to stop working after around 30 hours Leaking cannulas and running high BG.Now thinking of the Sure T.
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    Cannual sealing off

    Johnpol, I like you have been having problems with my cannula. I have been using quicksets for last 6 years. A few weeks ago, I started to notice my levels were ok when I inserted a new set, but after a day my levels started to increase usually levelling around 18mmol. I noticed when I bolused...
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    Hi there!

    Hi, I’ve been on Medtronic pumps for 6 years now and have always used Humalog in them,apart for about 3 months when I switched to Nova Rapid. I returned to Humalog as it seems to suit me better. I’m using the 640g.
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    Hi there!

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    Libra Sensors

    Thanks Helen, I'll give them a go.
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    Libra Sensors

    I’ve been using the Libra Sensor since 2017(self funded) I ordered 2 sensors on 20thJan, they usually arrive within a few days. Only this time the order states on hold. I have spoken to Abbott’s this morning, they are not able to give any indication when they will arrive. Apparently it’s...
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    Medtronic 640g and sharps bin?

    I remove the needle from the plastic and throw plastic part in normal bin, I'm never sure if the plastic is recycleable.
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    Fiasp

    My GP rang to say they weren't able to prescribe it and we're writing to my DSN. I'm waiting for hospital to phone me. Thanks for your feedback.
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    Fiasp

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