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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chas C" data-source="post: 1954951" data-attributes="member: 49223">Hi @ChrisLinigtonI've seen the issue you mention but not to the same extent as you. I use 6mm flexlink with an Insight.I've been IDD for 48 years, in my pen/syringe days when much younger I did not rotate sites at all or change needles enough which cause scarring, resulting in my legs not being able to be used now for maybe 20 years or more. Its so much easier with a pump to manage rotation as you can see where your last cannula was/is inserted so for me the pump is easier.I do find if a site has bruised I need to leave it for a month or two for it to recover.I use my waist, sides and arms now.If I have an issue with absorption - then like you I just change the cannula.I would try longer or different cannula's, I would not leave my pump now and go back to pens (unless my pump was broken), I would try different insertion area's and avoid those causing issues (if possible). Do you have a CGM to monitor your BG's, as this would show you quickly that a site is not working well ?.Sorry to hear your having issues but do hope you find a way to resolve them.</blockquote>

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