Question..

Hey,

Just wondering, any accu-chek combo pump users know if there is a setting to increase the 'low cartridge warning'?

It's set to go off at 20u.. The other day i was in a hurry to get to work early, an hour after i'd been there my pump alarmed with the low cartridge warning, i didn't have a spare cartridge with me (i know i should carry one)

so i had 20u to last me through breakfast, dinner and basal until i got home, luckily i pulled it off and after careful planning i got home with 3u to spare.

I've looked through 2 manuals for the pump and i can't anything, i've also looked through all the menu's on my pump (it's set to advanced so i assume all options are there)

I would feel much more at ease if i could change it to an amount i would know would get me through the day if this happens again that's all..

But after looking i'm pretty sure you can't change it but thought i'd ask anyway

thankssssssss

donnellysdogs said:

Not that I know of...I normally just press my left lower button to find out how much I have left to avoid getting caught out, once I know it is below 40 I always check, especially in my most precious time....sleeping, as I don't want me or hubby to be disturbed whilst asleep, as it is my fav hobby!!!!!! Becuase of air bubbles I will very, very rarely let it go below 30 without changing it.....

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I don't think there is, i read the manuals twice!

I usually check in the morning, or before i leave the house etc. But i got caught out because i was in a hurry.

I've got to order a few things today so i'll ask just incase im missing something.

Thanks!

jopar said:

I've looked at both my pump and meter menu's and can't find anything which was a surprise as I'm sure that I could change this setting when I had the old spirit pump..

I would give the tech a bell, they should be able to help you out if there is a way of sorting it..

I'm lucky though as I used so little insulin that the 20 unit alarm suits me, as I can go for another 24 hours+ when it screams as me

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i was suprised too when i couldnt find anything, especially as you can change a few things, like the amount of units you prime with!

My insulin requirements are lower than on MDI but i still use around 22 units basal and a around 2.5:13g ratio (slightly lower at lunch and tea)

the 20u warning isn't too bad, i could definately manage for 8 hours, but it's just easier if i forget again thats all

thanks!