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<blockquote data-quote="ebony321" data-source="post: 195646" data-attributes="member: 17199"><p>Do you use numbing cream when inserting a cannula?</p><p></p><p>It does feel slightly different to an injection, to me i can feel it more, but it's also painless. Still can't be nice for a 5 year old!</p><p></p><p>Maybe the more she experiences the cannulas the better she will feel about them.</p><p></p><p>Do you use lift sprays or wipes to help the adhesive patch come off with ease??</p><p></p><p>I use a lift spray as the cannulas i use are very very sticky! and it feels ALOT different when you peel it off without any apray to loosen it first.</p><p></p><p>Also with more practice the cannula insertions should get easier and quicker, and you should be able to recognise more if there's unusual pressure which can usually mean it's a bad site and it more likely to be painful so you can move to a better area and save her some hassle.</p><p></p><p>If you have better control with the pump and it benefits her in the long run i would definately go with the pump, it will be good for her as she's growing and running about like 5 year olds do!</p><p></p><p>Also depending on what pump you have it can be very discreet which would be good for being around other children and school if she's a shy child and may find having injections near dinner time and at the thousands of kids parties i assume she will have to attend!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I've seen alot of parents comment on how the pump helps with control over night. Less testing and more sleep for both the child and parent when you have gotten used to the pump and have good control with it.</p><p></p><p>I've had diabetes since i was 20, and got an insulin pump back in february, i waited over a year to get one and now i have it and worked so hard i would never ever ever give it back unless i was pinned down and it was torn out of my hands! :lol: </p><p></p><p>I'm sure the pumping parents will be along soon to give you more experienced based advice directly from children but i hope some of this helps. I know i was desperate for a pump but before i decided i wanted one i did alot of research and thinking beforehand so i know it's not an easy decision.</p><p></p><p>All the best for you and your daughter <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ebony321, post: 195646, member: 17199"] Do you use numbing cream when inserting a cannula? It does feel slightly different to an injection, to me i can feel it more, but it's also painless. Still can't be nice for a 5 year old! Maybe the more she experiences the cannulas the better she will feel about them. Do you use lift sprays or wipes to help the adhesive patch come off with ease?? I use a lift spray as the cannulas i use are very very sticky! and it feels ALOT different when you peel it off without any apray to loosen it first. Also with more practice the cannula insertions should get easier and quicker, and you should be able to recognise more if there's unusual pressure which can usually mean it's a bad site and it more likely to be painful so you can move to a better area and save her some hassle. If you have better control with the pump and it benefits her in the long run i would definately go with the pump, it will be good for her as she's growing and running about like 5 year olds do! Also depending on what pump you have it can be very discreet which would be good for being around other children and school if she's a shy child and may find having injections near dinner time and at the thousands of kids parties i assume she will have to attend!:) I've seen alot of parents comment on how the pump helps with control over night. Less testing and more sleep for both the child and parent when you have gotten used to the pump and have good control with it. I've had diabetes since i was 20, and got an insulin pump back in february, i waited over a year to get one and now i have it and worked so hard i would never ever ever give it back unless i was pinned down and it was torn out of my hands! :lol: I'm sure the pumping parents will be along soon to give you more experienced based advice directly from children but i hope some of this helps. I know i was desperate for a pump but before i decided i wanted one i did alot of research and thinking beforehand so i know it's not an easy decision. All the best for you and your daughter :) [/QUOTE]
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