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<blockquote data-quote="Capt-Slog" data-source="post: 2522649" data-attributes="member: 500850"><p>Hi Elena,</p><p></p><p>I had EXACTLY the same issues when i started with the t:slim.</p><p></p><p>I love the pump, but the Teflon cannulas just did not work from me.</p><p>I have a tough hide I guess - lol. </p><p></p><p>I changed over to the TruSteel cannulas and they are a dream. You insert them manually, which sounds "icky", but in fact there are a load of positives. </p><p></p><p>1. A LOT less plastic waste going into the bin (can't recycle most of the Teflon insertion rubbish). </p><p>This doesn't sound like much, but it does make you feel a bit better about yourself ( yay me! ) </p><p></p><p>2. Because you are inserting the cannula by hand you have a LOT more control over where you stick them. </p><p></p><p>3. It doesn't kink... Ever! </p><p></p><p>Sometimes, very rarely, i insert near a sore patch and there is a a little "pinch" when i put it in. It lasts for like 3 seconds and then you don't know its there. </p><p></p><p>It took me a year to find out that there is a longer 32" tubing.</p><p>This is SOOO much more convenient for me. The 24" tubing was ok, but now i feel a lot happier about where i can put my pump and cannula. </p><p></p><p>The order number for 6mm Trusteel Cannulas and 32" tubing is:</p><p>D3042000</p><p></p><p>The girls at Air Liquide are always happy to let you try something different, even if it doesn't work out. So dont be afraid to give them a call and have a chat, they are a very friendly bunch. </p><p></p><p>I badgered my diabetes team into letting me get the t:slim, when everyone else was getting patch pumps.</p><p>I wanted it specifically to use with the Dexcom G6. I discovered, too late, that I was one of the "1 in a 1000" people who have an ellergic reaction to the adhesive that they use on the G6.</p><p></p><p>I am now waiting for the introduction of the Dexcom G7 which looks a lot like a Freestyle Libre, and doesnt need a separate transmitter. More importantly, it uses the same adhesive as a Libre 1. YAY again!</p><p></p><p>Good luck with your t:slim.</p><p>I know patch pumps are really popular at the moment, but i love my t:slim and have been very happy with it.</p><p></p><p>Regards</p><p>Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Capt-Slog, post: 2522649, member: 500850"] Hi Elena, I had EXACTLY the same issues when i started with the t:slim. I love the pump, but the Teflon cannulas just did not work from me. I have a tough hide I guess - lol. I changed over to the TruSteel cannulas and they are a dream. You insert them manually, which sounds "icky", but in fact there are a load of positives. 1. A LOT less plastic waste going into the bin (can't recycle most of the Teflon insertion rubbish). This doesn't sound like much, but it does make you feel a bit better about yourself ( yay me! ) 2. Because you are inserting the cannula by hand you have a LOT more control over where you stick them. 3. It doesn't kink... Ever! Sometimes, very rarely, i insert near a sore patch and there is a a little "pinch" when i put it in. It lasts for like 3 seconds and then you don't know its there. It took me a year to find out that there is a longer 32" tubing. This is SOOO much more convenient for me. The 24" tubing was ok, but now i feel a lot happier about where i can put my pump and cannula. The order number for 6mm Trusteel Cannulas and 32" tubing is: D3042000 The girls at Air Liquide are always happy to let you try something different, even if it doesn't work out. So dont be afraid to give them a call and have a chat, they are a very friendly bunch. I badgered my diabetes team into letting me get the t:slim, when everyone else was getting patch pumps. I wanted it specifically to use with the Dexcom G6. I discovered, too late, that I was one of the "1 in a 1000" people who have an ellergic reaction to the adhesive that they use on the G6. I am now waiting for the introduction of the Dexcom G7 which looks a lot like a Freestyle Libre, and doesnt need a separate transmitter. More importantly, it uses the same adhesive as a Libre 1. YAY again! Good luck with your t:slim. I know patch pumps are really popular at the moment, but i love my t:slim and have been very happy with it. Regards Chris [/QUOTE]
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