640g

  1. F

    Do I need a prescription

    I was wanting to get a Medtronic 640G but I don't know whether I would need a prescription for it
  2. sleepster

    Medtronic replacement pump warranty

    Does anyone know what happens with the warranty if you get a replacement pump from Medtronic? I got my 640g in 2016 and had to have it replaced in 2018 because of a fault, I'm confused about whether I need a new pump this year because the warranty of the original 640g runs out, or do I need a...
  3. MagicFirefly

    New Pump!

    Yesterday I was all set up with a new pump. I decided on the Medtronic 640g and so far, I have been most impressed. It does all what my previous pump did but seems easier and has a couple of added features - like the fact I can set up a bolus from my Contour Next glucose meter! I have also...
  4. P

    640G display active insulin time

    Hi all, Just started pumping this week - still on saline and "go live" on Monday with insulin. I was wondering if there was any way to see the active insulin you have left as the time left in your body? I can see I have 2.4u left, which while great, doesn't necessarily help me know when it'll...
  5. P

    Pump Criteria and Choice

    Hi all, I had a pre-pump assessment this week that went well. I had my HbA1c result the same day which was 7.8 (which shocked me, I thought it'd be higher!), which I'm really pleased with considering it was 10.something a year ago and the lowest I've had in years. The nurse said its nearly a 3%...
  6. LilMissK90

    Mio infusion set for 640g

    Hey guys I am pretty new to the Medtronic 640g pump and use the mio infusion sets.... I have found that the adhesive irritates my skin and after the first day of wearing it I find myself itching the site area and want to take it out. Any solutions to stop the irritation as love the mio sets...
  7. Missbiss21

    Best Infusion set to use

    Hi everyone! Just wanted to ask which infusion set would be best to use in my arm? I have never tried to use my arm but after 12 years of injections and infusion sets my stomach needs a break! I am on a medtronic 640G and currently using Sure-T's because of kinking but I do have some quick...