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<blockquote data-quote="megan" data-source="post: 2061579" data-attributes="member: 6160"><p>I've been on insight for 3 years and was offered a trial in the ypsomed. I've done it now for nearly 2 months. </p><p></p><p>They told me ( and my nurse has one) that the cannula rotates so reduces breakage risk unlike others.</p><p>Much quicker than the insight.</p><p>Easy at a glance app.</p><p>Recyclable boxing etc</p><p></p><p>Well yes my insight was very slow BUT if your blue tooth is slow or not working as has happened more often than it hasn't with the ypsomed....then the insights slowness is no longer a big deal</p><p></p><p>The first month on the ypsomed the blue tooth wouldn't connect properly and so I was alone again on measuring boluses etc. This was my one concern going into a pump, that things that were second nature to me would become un used then I'd get out of practice. I did. And I'm no longer on simple bolus per grams measurements. Think I may need to re train my brain.</p><p>But the point is with the connection not there then the pros of this piece of kit were kind of rendered void. The difficulties and time it took to by pass then was not a good time for me.</p><p>I did get help to get a better connection eventually but it still doesn't always work.</p><p></p><p>Also during that first month my ypsomed had a big malfunction and wiped most of the info so I needed to re do a lot. A bit concerning as a lot to concentrate on especially when I'm so tired such a lot with ME. Unfortunately that night the normally well trained helplines had troubles connecting. Over come eventually.</p><p></p><p>The next problem was the cannula broke or snapped off or got caught on my clothing far more than I ever had with the insight. In fact it only happened a couple of times with insight in 3 years.</p><p></p><p>I've let ypsomed know about this and that in my humble opinion I think the cannula stands too proud on the skin. Too easy to catch. </p><p>I'd rather have it flat than turning 360.</p><p>Just my opinion though.</p><p></p><p>I also let ypsomed know that I think the cannula and tubing should be separately packaged as if you have to change the cannula more, which I did, then the tubing is wasted.</p><p></p><p>I have asked if there is a way to have the information displayed in a better way other than a list. Not easy to follow.</p><p></p><p>So the routine is test with one machine be it a blood machine or libre...</p><p></p><p>Go to app on your phone and info can be transferred by blue tooth if working or you put it in manually then it works out your bolus...</p><p></p><p>Then get your pump and tap in insulin needed and delivered by immediate or longer method...</p><p></p><p>If you are wearing a bra bag or neck bag then you need to take the pump out of this...</p><p></p><p>I think I prefer the insight </p><p></p><p>But I have given feedback to ypsomed</p><p></p><p>Oh and also the warning on low insulin in cartridge ... better system in insight... it can't be missed. Not the same experience I had with ypsomed</p><p></p><p>I hope I'm not doing it a disservice. It's just my experience which hasn't been a very positive one. But I'm glad to have had the opportunity. My nurse swears by it for her</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megan, post: 2061579, member: 6160"] I've been on insight for 3 years and was offered a trial in the ypsomed. I've done it now for nearly 2 months. They told me ( and my nurse has one) that the cannula rotates so reduces breakage risk unlike others. Much quicker than the insight. Easy at a glance app. Recyclable boxing etc Well yes my insight was very slow BUT if your blue tooth is slow or not working as has happened more often than it hasn't with the ypsomed....then the insights slowness is no longer a big deal The first month on the ypsomed the blue tooth wouldn't connect properly and so I was alone again on measuring boluses etc. This was my one concern going into a pump, that things that were second nature to me would become un used then I'd get out of practice. I did. And I'm no longer on simple bolus per grams measurements. Think I may need to re train my brain. But the point is with the connection not there then the pros of this piece of kit were kind of rendered void. The difficulties and time it took to by pass then was not a good time for me. I did get help to get a better connection eventually but it still doesn't always work. Also during that first month my ypsomed had a big malfunction and wiped most of the info so I needed to re do a lot. A bit concerning as a lot to concentrate on especially when I'm so tired such a lot with ME. Unfortunately that night the normally well trained helplines had troubles connecting. Over come eventually. The next problem was the cannula broke or snapped off or got caught on my clothing far more than I ever had with the insight. In fact it only happened a couple of times with insight in 3 years. I've let ypsomed know about this and that in my humble opinion I think the cannula stands too proud on the skin. Too easy to catch. I'd rather have it flat than turning 360. Just my opinion though. I also let ypsomed know that I think the cannula and tubing should be separately packaged as if you have to change the cannula more, which I did, then the tubing is wasted. I have asked if there is a way to have the information displayed in a better way other than a list. Not easy to follow. So the routine is test with one machine be it a blood machine or libre... Go to app on your phone and info can be transferred by blue tooth if working or you put it in manually then it works out your bolus... Then get your pump and tap in insulin needed and delivered by immediate or longer method... If you are wearing a bra bag or neck bag then you need to take the pump out of this... I think I prefer the insight But I have given feedback to ypsomed Oh and also the warning on low insulin in cartridge ... better system in insight... it can't be missed. Not the same experience I had with ypsomed I hope I'm not doing it a disservice. It's just my experience which hasn't been a very positive one. But I'm glad to have had the opportunity. My nurse swears by it for her [/QUOTE]
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