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Hi, I had that issue for a few months and my Diabetes team instructed me to set change every 2 days for a while? Hope that helps,. Bobr17.

Hi Himtoo, first set change utilising your suggestion and " hey presto" it worked? Fingers crossed.going.forward. thanks all, Kind regards Bobr17.

Hi all, Anything like a hot bath where my BG runs high afterwards I put what the correction would be eg 4 units for an estimated high of 18 in before I get into the bath and just keep an eye on BG at 15 minutes intervals so, if going high, I would inset the pump and give a correction? That 15...

Hi Duneplodder, Thank you for your comments, Regards, BobR17.

Hi Him too, I will try that keeping the old Canulla in for the required time, thank you, Regards Bobr17.

Hi Nometype1andproud, Thanks for your reply, Yes, I am going to try a solution earlier in this post and actually insert the cannula an hour or so early, before I do the actual set change as, that is the only thing I have not tried. Currently I am taking 4 units if bolus 15 minutes before set...

Hi Dancer, Thank you for your comments. Yes tried temporary basal, same affect unfortunately? Thanks, Bobr17.

Hi Tali, Good point about the Carb intake also? I do a set change at evening and just before an evening meal, usually because I am less resistant.to insulin at that time of day but, something to try also. Thanks BobR17

Hi Sleepster, No sweating or anxiety, honest answer, like most pump users, it's just part of life? I will try your theory about putting the Cannula.in a couple of hours before. Thank you BobR17.

Hi Sleepster, I also take a couple of minutes to do a set change? Thanks again, Bobr17.

Hi Sleepster, Thank you for your reply. I fill the Cannula with 2 units and I would say I fill the tubing with up to 10 units approximately? My Diabetes team believe it could be trauma of the set change, and an addrenelin rush giving me the spike in BG afterwards? It's a shame I get this but I...

Hi all,.first question if anyone could throw some.light on my problem,.that would be great thank you I have a Medtronic 640 pump currently and am my 4th pump I recall and have always had this issue. When I do a set change I follow instructions and rid the reservoir and tube of bubbles and fill...