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<blockquote data-quote="Tinkerbelly" data-source="post: 7464" data-attributes="member: 6179"><p>Hi</p><p></p><p>Although the Omnipod might never make it to the UK there is another company based in Wales called Starbridge Systems that are in the process of making a tube free pump suitable for insulin.</p><p></p><p>The Starbridge Patch is not yet available but looks very promising. I have spoken a few times with the company and they are very nice and friendly. When the Patch does get launched it will be through Bournemouth Hospital - Dr David Kerr. There is already a mention on the NICE guidelines for insulin pump therapy about Starbridge Systems.</p><p></p><p>Although not shown on their website <a href="http://www.starbridgesystems.co.uk/03_products_1-patch.htm" target="_blank">http://www.starbridgesystems.co.uk/03_p ... -patch.htm</a>, the Patch is said to be operated from a wireless remote no bigger than a credit card. However, like the Omnipod, the Patch will most likely need to sit via the infusion set on the stomach so as to avoid being uncomfortable when lying down in bed and finding yourself lying on a matchbox if you turn on your side. Also, because the sticking area of the Patch and the Pod is much bigger due to the reservoir holding the insulin, some people will find themselves having skin irritation caused by the adhesive. With the Pod, it has been known for it to come off when having a bath. I have a feeling that the Patch will be able to be disconnected when bathing or showering although I'm not sure on that. Starbridge are also working to address some of the other problems that Pod users are experiencing so that the Patch will be all ok.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Like Sarah has said though there is the worrying issue of mislaying the wireless remote and without that you cant give yourself any insulin :roll: .</p><p></p><p>Type 1 - diabetic for 42 years MDI</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tinkerbelly, post: 7464, member: 6179"] Hi Although the Omnipod might never make it to the UK there is another company based in Wales called Starbridge Systems that are in the process of making a tube free pump suitable for insulin. The Starbridge Patch is not yet available but looks very promising. I have spoken a few times with the company and they are very nice and friendly. When the Patch does get launched it will be through Bournemouth Hospital - Dr David Kerr. There is already a mention on the NICE guidelines for insulin pump therapy about Starbridge Systems. Although not shown on their website [url=http://www.starbridgesystems.co.uk/03_products_1-patch.htm]http://www.starbridgesystems.co.uk/03_p ... -patch.htm[/url], the Patch is said to be operated from a wireless remote no bigger than a credit card. However, like the Omnipod, the Patch will most likely need to sit via the infusion set on the stomach so as to avoid being uncomfortable when lying down in bed and finding yourself lying on a matchbox if you turn on your side. Also, because the sticking area of the Patch and the Pod is much bigger due to the reservoir holding the insulin, some people will find themselves having skin irritation caused by the adhesive. With the Pod, it has been known for it to come off when having a bath. I have a feeling that the Patch will be able to be disconnected when bathing or showering although I'm not sure on that. Starbridge are also working to address some of the other problems that Pod users are experiencing so that the Patch will be all ok. Like Sarah has said though there is the worrying issue of mislaying the wireless remote and without that you cant give yourself any insulin :roll: . Type 1 - diabetic for 42 years MDI [/QUOTE]
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