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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SophiaW" data-source="post: 182840" data-attributes="member: 13451">We change Jess' infusion set every 2 days and the cartridge containing the insulin every 4 days. She has a site change every 2 days because she's using a steel cannula, if you choose the teflon type then I believe it's every three days that you must change. The reason for changing is to keep the site healthy and I have read also to help avoid scar tissue forming (I'm not sure if this is right but what I've read).We have a cupboard which stores the sets, cartridges and all the other diabetes bits. We order 6 boxes of cartridges, 6 boxes of infusions sets, batteries, cartridge and battery caps and adhesive removal wipes from the pump company. The insulin, which comes in vials, comes on prescription from our GP. We order two vials at a time (10ml size). Test strips etc from GP too.Filling the cartridge with insulin is fairly easy and straightforward, but sometimes bubbles can drive us nuts! But now we have the technique pretty much sorted it's not so much of a problem anymore. If you look at youtube you'll probably find some videos showing how to fill insulin pump cartridges so you get an idea of what's involved.The bits we carry with us are: test meter, pump (obviously as that's attached to you), insulin pen containing rapid acting insulin incase the pump fails, usual hypo treatment goodies, a spare infusion set and we carry a couple of adhesive dissolvers too.There are lots of accessories you can get for wearing your pump. Jess uses a tummietote belt but there are other types and styles. You may be happy simply wearing it with the clip on your belt.</blockquote>

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