Any tips for keeping cannula stuck on in hot weather?

[drvoles]

Hi guys. Been on the pump for about 6 months now. Very happy with it. Had some teething troubles, but pretty settled now.

Main reason for posting... I'm not having any real problems with the hot weather we've had recently. However, when doing strenuous exercise, the sweat from heat and exercise, plus movement, has recently caused my cannulae to become unstuck. Fortunately they haven't fallen out, and remained in till getting home. So, no biggie.

What I'm really asking is... Do any of you have any tips for avoiding this? Skintac? Tape? Other? What works for you?

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[SimonClifford]

Re: Any tips for keeping cannula stuck on in hot weather?

Sure spray-on anti-perspiration. Give yourself a squirt over the region you're gonna bung a new cannula in. (Don't over do it, hold it 8 in away & give it a short blast so as not to get all dusty with antiperspirant)


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[drvoles]

Re: Any tips for keeping cannula stuck on in hot weather?

Seems somewhat obvious now you've mentioned it. Haha. Cheers. I shall try that.

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[SimonClifford]

Re: Any tips for keeping cannula stuck on in hot weather?

(My DSN in Stafford came up with that one, bless her!)


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