Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Omnipod Issues
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="kitedoc" data-source="post: 1857643" data-attributes="member: 468714"><p>Hi [USER=405524]@Tweety88[/USER], I have an Animas pump which is one with a tube (tubey pump as it is called here on site). I have had occasional problems with the plastic cannula leaking under the skin, or the cannula becoming bent. The end result is high BSLs as the insulin delivery is affected. I have to replace the needle insert to overcome the problem. I imagine you would have to un-attach and re-attach the Omnipod, but those on site that use the Omnipod can give you better info on that.</p><p>It may be that for some reason your skin has altered after your pregnancy and the sticky material does not work quite as well, but that is a guess. Others on site have their favourite formula/cream etc for increasing the ability of the sticky material to adhere better. I would just caution you to be careful as some substances may cause skin irritation which may, of course, be an individual thing. For example, I tried Friar's balsam, a sticky form of iodine solution, but developed a skin rash pronto!!</p><p>Despite what I have said above about my brand of pump (which sadly is being phased out) you may still wish to weigh up pros and cons of the Omnipod vs a tubey pump if things do not improve.</p><p>Best Wishes and I am sure others will have more helpful answers !!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kitedoc, post: 1857643, member: 468714"] Hi [USER=405524]@Tweety88[/USER], I have an Animas pump which is one with a tube (tubey pump as it is called here on site). I have had occasional problems with the plastic cannula leaking under the skin, or the cannula becoming bent. The end result is high BSLs as the insulin delivery is affected. I have to replace the needle insert to overcome the problem. I imagine you would have to un-attach and re-attach the Omnipod, but those on site that use the Omnipod can give you better info on that. It may be that for some reason your skin has altered after your pregnancy and the sticky material does not work quite as well, but that is a guess. Others on site have their favourite formula/cream etc for increasing the ability of the sticky material to adhere better. I would just caution you to be careful as some substances may cause skin irritation which may, of course, be an individual thing. For example, I tried Friar's balsam, a sticky form of iodine solution, but developed a skin rash pronto!! Despite what I have said above about my brand of pump (which sadly is being phased out) you may still wish to weigh up pros and cons of the Omnipod vs a tubey pump if things do not improve. Best Wishes and I am sure others will have more helpful answers !! [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Omnipod Issues
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…