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<blockquote data-quote="donnellysdogs" data-source="post: 172454" data-attributes="member: 17713"><p>Just get your rep from accuchek to confirm that the guarantee on the pump is still valid when using different sets.......I don't know the answer to this......</p><p></p><p>I guess that your PCT has an account set up with both manaufacturers for the payment....minbe didn't, so I only had the choice of the accuchek cannulas.</p><p></p><p>After trying the teflon cannulas from Accuchek, I found I was having problems on set changeovers, and have now gone to the 6mm steel ones, which have to be changed every 30 hours, but they are so small against the skin that I can wear them anywhere I like, and they don't ever show.</p><p></p><p>Glad that you have had the option to try out different cannulas. I wish I had that option prior to going on top my combo pump. I think personally, that the cannulas and tubing is very important to get right for first time pumpers.</p><p></p><p>I wear my sets mainly on my legs, and wear my pump on my arms held in place by tubigrip. These options were noever discussed by my DSN or rep, and it took me a good 4 months to figure out the best way to wear my pump. It means that I never have to worry about taking down my jeans or trousers, because the pump is well out of the way, and the tubing fits great under my underwear. Personally, I hate bra's, so wearing a pump attached to my bra, was a big no for me. My pump always faces downward at night when asleep and not hirzontal on the bed somewhere. I never have to worry about removing my pump when dressing or undressing as it is always out the way.</p><p></p><p>Glad you have found out the best choice of cannula for you prior to the pump, now you will need to find out the best length of tubing and where to wear it which is most suitable to your living with the pump.</p><p></p><p>By the way, congratualtions on getting a pump, it is a bit more complex, but BG levels can be improved dramatically.....</p><p>Best wishes</p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="donnellysdogs, post: 172454, member: 17713"] Just get your rep from accuchek to confirm that the guarantee on the pump is still valid when using different sets.......I don't know the answer to this...... I guess that your PCT has an account set up with both manaufacturers for the payment....minbe didn't, so I only had the choice of the accuchek cannulas. After trying the teflon cannulas from Accuchek, I found I was having problems on set changeovers, and have now gone to the 6mm steel ones, which have to be changed every 30 hours, but they are so small against the skin that I can wear them anywhere I like, and they don't ever show. Glad that you have had the option to try out different cannulas. I wish I had that option prior to going on top my combo pump. I think personally, that the cannulas and tubing is very important to get right for first time pumpers. I wear my sets mainly on my legs, and wear my pump on my arms held in place by tubigrip. These options were noever discussed by my DSN or rep, and it took me a good 4 months to figure out the best way to wear my pump. It means that I never have to worry about taking down my jeans or trousers, because the pump is well out of the way, and the tubing fits great under my underwear. Personally, I hate bra's, so wearing a pump attached to my bra, was a big no for me. My pump always faces downward at night when asleep and not hirzontal on the bed somewhere. I never have to worry about removing my pump when dressing or undressing as it is always out the way. Glad you have found out the best choice of cannula for you prior to the pump, now you will need to find out the best length of tubing and where to wear it which is most suitable to your living with the pump. By the way, congratualtions on getting a pump, it is a bit more complex, but BG levels can be improved dramatically..... Best wishes Sharon [/QUOTE]
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