[Diabetes-talk] pump difficulties

Mon Oct 14 15:32:50 UTC 2013

Hmmm... The MedTronic is one I looked at recently. It was a pretty good
pump from what I could tell, though there were a couple of features I
didn't like. In general though, it seemed like a good pump, and in the
end, it came down between the MedTronic and the Animas, which is what
I've decided upon. Now, MedTronic's supply company is another topic. I
recently switched to them to supply my pump supplies, and it was a huge
pain in the butt, and mostly due to their inability to proper handle my
file. Miscommunications happened, calls were not returned, and my doctor
experienced the same problem when she tried to intercede on my behalf. I
had to get sample supplies from my doctor because it took so long for
MedTronic to get their poo together. But that's an entirely different
subject from its pump, smile.

Perhaps your friend is still not completely comfortable using the pump?
It could be that it's just not a good fit for your friend, but it could
also be that they are still in the adjusting phase. And as already
mentioned, they may need to try some different infusion sets. And I'm
assuming they've already been in communication with MedTronic and their
doctor, because if the pump isn't working, or they aren't unsure what to
do, this should really be the first step.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Jude DaShiell
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 8:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump difficulties

Dave has a MedTronic pump.

On Sun, 13 Oct 2013, Bridgit Pollpeter wrote:

> What I'm specifically referring to is not tape, but a little wipe like

> an alcohol wipe, but it's sticky. You swipe it on the area of skin you

> plan to place an infusion set before actually putting the set in. It 
> not only can help keep the set attached, but as I said, it also 
> creates a barrier between your skin and the glue on the back of the 
> set, which is what I use the prep wipes for.
> 
> You can use tape to cover the set, but I've never done this. I still 
> recommend trying a different kind of set because what works for some, 
> may not for others. Personally, I like the Cleo, MedTronic Quickset 
> and UltraFlex. All infusion sets will have their pros and cons, but I 
> prefer these styles.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Jude DaShiell
> Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 5:03 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump difficulties
> 
> 
> Dave told me he didn't use the prep tapes before going to bed that
> night, that probably would have helped.  I suppose some can get away 
> without using prep tapes and some just can't do that.
> 
> On Sun, 13 Oct 2013, Veronica Elsea wrote:
> 
> > I would also suggest that this person check with other actual pump
> > users before just heading for the lawyers. Since we don't know what 
> > pump he used, it's hard to say much about it. And the business of 
> > infusion sets staying on is oh so different from person to person. I

> > am one of those fortunate people who has never had to use extra
tape, 
> > prep stuff or anything. Things stay on my body just as they come.
But 
> > I know that's not true for everyone and it does also seem to vary a 
> > bit with different infusion sets and manufacturers. I do know that
in 
> > the case of some continuous glucose monitors, they do tell you to 
> > disconnect them during take-offs and landings if you're flying.
Sorry 
> > to say I've lost track of the web site that explained the details of

> > this. But I'd be surprised in a way if the signals from the military

> > were really interfering with the pump because most of those signals 
> > are designed to only work in a very close proximity. After all, you 
> > sure wouldn't want one person's remote changing another person's
pump,
> 
> > would you! And I also know that the continuous glucose monitors do
> > give alarms if anything interferes with their signal, including the 
> > receiver and transmitter getting too far apart. The biggest reason 
> > people stop using CGM's is often alarm fatigue since there are so
many
> 
> > of those. So I for one sure hope that if it is an issue, the 
> > companies
> 
> > work on eliminating interference problems rather than just add one
> > more alarm I wouldn't be able to read on a pump. <grin> Veronica
> > 
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> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> > Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> > Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:30 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump difficulties
> > 
> > But infusion sets are only suppose to stay in for 3 to 4 days 
> > anyway.
> > I rarely have mine detach before they are suppose to, and when they 
> > do, you just change it. Now if it happens overnight, it will
probably 
> > affect glucose levels, but still. I think this person is just making
a
> 
> > bigger deal out of it then it really needs to be. And perhaps they
> > need to try a different type of set or even an entirerly different 
> > pump. I also use these prep wipes before attaching an infusion set, 
> > and they help keep them more secure.
> > 
> > And if he's already switched back to his *old system* before
> > contacting the doctor, that's a bad idea. I wouldn't advice
switching 
> > back to injections, which I assume is the old system, since on a
pump 
> > because the doses are likely to be a bit different, and he could 
> > experience glucose fluctuations if switching.
> > 
> > Bridgit
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> > Behalf Of Jude DaShiell
> > Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 7:52 PM
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump difficulties
> > 
> > 
> > The new user of the pump had his infusion set come out of him in his

> > sleep.  He's going back to his old system until he can see his 
> > doctor October 11, 2013.  He looked on line and found an f.d.a. 
> > recall for
> his
> > infusion set issued June 7, 2013 because of defective reservoirs and
> he
> > only got his pump a couple weeks ago.  A lawyer in Texas has three
> cases
> > 
> > and is gathering more for a class action suit against the 
> > manufacturer
> 
> > of these infusion sets.  Dave hasn't decided to join the suit since
> > the f.d.a. recall is far broader than that lawyer's types of
infusion 
> > sets he's looking to litigate.  If any of you have iPhone's and use
a 
> > pump, you
> > may want to download and regularly use the recalls+ app and check
for 
> > relevant parts on your equipment.  Also, no throwing out wrappers
> since
> > those have the lot numbers on them and/or serial numbers that can be

> > used to search recalls+ for you.
> > 
> > 
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