Mio infusion set for 640g

LilMissK90

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• Nov 15, 2016

• #1

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.
Thanks x

 

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Pattipickle

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• Nov 15, 2016

• #2

LilMissK90 said:

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.
Thanks x

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Similar problems, I'd be interested in any help too.

 

novorapidboi26

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• Nov 15, 2016

• #3

Is this the case for all the sites you have used?

I use the quick set but I imagine its the same adhesive material they use.....

I find it gets itchy at the three day mark, which is fortunate....

 

himtoo

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• Nov 15, 2016

• #4

Hi @LilMissK90
welcome to the forum

I don't use that specific set but I used to get problems with skin irritation when I first started pumping

I use a barrier spray -- Cavilon works really well for me.
If you ask your GP -- you should be able to get it on prescription

 

hboyt

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• Nov 15, 2016

• #5

Had a CGM (weekly change) before the pump for two weeks and almost made me go crazy with the itching! Since i've had my pump and change it every 3 day it was red and itchy the first month or so then i must have gotten used to it since it doesn't now after having it for 6 months. I use the mio and 640g too

 

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iHs

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• Nov 15, 2016

• #6

I think Cavilon can be bought from a pharmacy just in case GP is reluctant to prescribe. SkinSafe from Opus medical is good and a free sample can be posted. I also use LiftPlus to spray on sets that have a large adhesive patch on them and always use it to remove Dexcom sensors.

 

LilMissK90

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• Nov 15, 2016

• #7

I have had the pump now for just over a month, almost every site is the same, I have sensitive skin anyway but maybe I will try cavillon then. keep changing the set every two days as can't stand the itching, not much helps any more ideas would be great.
Thank you my lovelies xx