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Type 1 for 33 years - Omnipod User

Hey.... No problem I can put it on here, it's just I don't anything about other pumps so can't compare as such. Sorry for delay! I went on the accu chek one as I went on it to control my sugars enough to have a baby and this is the one my nurse recommended to me. And since I've had a baby boy...

Hi Dani I'm on the accu chek combo and have been for over 2 years. I don't know much about the other pumps as this was the one recommended to me so went with that. I'll send you a Private Message tonight with my thoughts as I won't have time during the day. X

DonnelleysDogs thanks for your last message, I think your right as I know it's not me so it's got to be the pump. I'm now getting bubbles all the time for no reason. I changed the cartridge - there were no bubbles, got my husband to check then today loads in the cartridge and tube. So...

Thanks for the advice! I fill the cartridge upwards but don't think this can be the problem as it's only when I disconnect and only in the infusion set. Just seems very strange it's starting after 2.5 years if using the pump and not changing how I do anything. I have also changed boxes to check...

Yep I always carry them! I have the accu chek spirit combo & as soon as the blood glucose meter battery gets low the blue tooth stops working so it no longer 'speaks' to the pump which is really frustrating!

Thanks for your comments and advice all. I don't have a problem when I'm changing the cartridge - I seem to have that bit sorted. It's only when disconnecting for a shower or swimming that I have the issue where a air bubble appears in the cannula tubing which is still attached to me so I cant...

Thank you for all your replies! In terms of the air bubble it is in the infusion set (so the cannula half attached to me) so I cant prime it and tap, I have to remove and put a new one on which is why I thought it might have been caused by the cap. When I normally change the pump set or cannula...

I have the Spirit Combo Pump and I am having issues when disconnecting and then reconnecting the pump. I follow the guidance provided in the manual and when showering or swimming I disconnect, put into stop mode & place the protective cap on the infusion set which is still attached to my body...

Sorry for the delayed reply... So I now remove my cannula straight after shower when it's wet or if not convenient just hold a wet flannel on it and it comes off fairly easily. I've been using surgical spirit to get rid of the horrible black mark and it's been brilliant! Gets rid of the residue...

I'm sorry I've not replied I've still not tried the surgical spirit, had a poorly little boy so not had a second to spare! I'll let you know how I get on ASAP - please can you do the same! X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'm accu chek too and use rapid Ds but just in my tummy...maybe I'll give my bum a try then! And yes I have the same issue with air bubbles but only recently so I must have been lucky until now. I just panic it's not working even when everything indicates that it is... Maybe I just need to...

Thanks for your replies it's really helped me as I was really starting to get down about it all. It's just so frustrating sometimes....most of the time!! I don't have a CGM so rely on testing and the drs keep telling me I'm testing too much but I don't do it for fun I do it because I'm worried...

Hi I have the exact same problem with Rapid Ds. I take mine off in shower but find same problem and it's starting to get really sore on my tummy. I called Roche for advice but they said they didn't offer any suggestions except to ask at my local pharmacy which I did... They suggested Surgical...

Im sorry I am late to the thread but I am so glad I have found this thread. I have been on the pump 2 years, type 1 for 26 years and I am still learning new things. I have found the last two weeks I have had to up my ratios and basal rates by quite a bit just to stay below 10. iHs - has it...

Quick question for all type 1 Diabetics reading this.. On any typical day how often do you test your blood sugar & when? I have had an insulin pump since July 2012 to get my sugars in a safe range to become pregnant, which I did and now have a healthy 9 month old baby boy....I now in the words...

Type 1 for 24 years - Accu chek combo pump since July 2012

Thank you everyone for all your help! Hopefully sets will turn up tomorrow as it has been over a week now & ill use your advise for how to insert etc back. Really appreciate feedback & suggestions... Hopefully ill find a set that works & a place that is convenient! xx

Thank you -The Inserter, do I need to order this separately then, they wont just send one? Also is it just one long tube - Can you disconnect to have a shower etc? Im worried Ive not ordered the right stuff now. All I ordered was 1 box of Accu Chek TenderLink Infusion Set (17mm & 30cm)...

Thank you for your replied & all your help it is much appreciated! I felt like I was going mad!!!! Fig - I have ordered some of the Flex Link Cannulas on your recommendation from accu chek & I am just waiting for them to arrive to give them a go. I am glad to hear they work well with your...