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I've just come back from an annual session on pumps (going through all the features, trouble shooting etc with Medtronic rep and DSN team - 4 other pumpers there) and we've been told that we'll all should get the Contour USB next Link meter when it's due out in this country at the end of the summer. I've read that the contour USB meters very good and apparently stores double the readings that the contour link meter I have now does. This was raised as an issue as, if there's a problem with DVLA, the download from the contour meter now doesn't provide enough readings to satisfy them? I'm please as they're much smaller as we carry a lot as it is!!
Also, they discussed not issuing back-up novo rapid pens due to the waste when they're not used and go out of date. They are looking at the possibility of issuing small syringes that people can use with their vials. Nothing definate decided though. A good afternoon and lovely to be discussing issues with other pump users face to face. :thumbup:
We also had another safety notice from Medtronic handed out and this one was about a possible issue with the sensors on the touch cap and the insulin reservoir getting wet on filling reservoir. They advise that after filling reservoir with vial upside down, it is then turned back over and the blue cap is then detached from the vial (not whilst it's still upside down as I was doing!). If the sensor in the cap gets wet there could be an issue with under/over delivery of insulin. I'm sure this notice is winging its way to all users with a Medtronic pump as we speak.
Also, they discussed not issuing back-up novo rapid pens due to the waste when they're not used and go out of date. They are looking at the possibility of issuing small syringes that people can use with their vials. Nothing definate decided though. A good afternoon and lovely to be discussing issues with other pump users face to face. :thumbup:
We also had another safety notice from Medtronic handed out and this one was about a possible issue with the sensors on the touch cap and the insulin reservoir getting wet on filling reservoir. They advise that after filling reservoir with vial upside down, it is then turned back over and the blue cap is then detached from the vial (not whilst it's still upside down as I was doing!). If the sensor in the cap gets wet there could be an issue with under/over delivery of insulin. I'm sure this notice is winging its way to all users with a Medtronic pump as we speak.