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@ChrisLinington use @ChrisLinington accucheck combo pump and I am having the exact same problem you've described. It's been such a struggle that I stopped the pump and reverted to pens. I'm now trying to get back on the pump by testing out different cannulas.. when I first started the pump I...

Yes, this is exactly what happens to me!! How often are you experiencing this? I haven't tried my leg because when I was younger I found absorption was poor there... but I will try anything at this point! Good luck with the steel cannulas! Would love to hear how you get on.

My pen needles are 4mm... hence why I'm a bit scared of the longer cannulas, but I will give it a go - I've just ordered some. I don't seem to get better readings when I change cannulas earlier.. most of the time if I'm getting high readings, changing the infusion set and trying a couple of...

Yes, I check for air bubbles all the time. I've tried all the obvious things!

@Chas C Yes, I rotate my sites around my abdomen and sides, and also the hip area around the back. I don't have issues with absorption when using pens at any site... Which makes me think it must be the insertion set. I will persevere. Thanks for your suggestions!

Thanks for your replies @vic hill and @Chas C I have tried the steel cannula, but no luck. I also replace the cannula, cartridge and tube immediately whenever I get extraordinarily high BSLs - but even a new set doesn't make difference. I will try a longer cannula if the angled set doesn't...

Hi everyone, I'm desperately seeking help to use the pump successfully. I have the Accu-check Roche combo. I started it in March 2018, using the Flex-Link insertion set. For three months it worked perfectly and I loved it. Then suddenly I started getting sky high blood sugar levels, with no...