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Posted: Mon 19 May 2014 @ 13:47 by Steven Bowles
Just saying my 1st hello to this forum. Been using Acc-Check combo for over two years now and overall control and health far better. I'm looking forward to the new Insight pump when it finally comes out...(pictures available on Red Dot design website). Bye for now
Posted: Tue 20 May 2014 @ 09:17 by Chris Bartlett
Hi Steven, I've also been on a pump for two years and it's been pretty revolutionary. Which features of the Insight Pump are you looking forward to?From what I read, it's considered waterproof by Roche, but if damaged by water, is not covered by the warranty, strange!
My pump is looking a little battered now, but still two years' of use left - I should probably use the cover I have for it but I don't because it adds to the bulk.
I wonder what happens to them once replaced, if they are donated anywhere?
Posted: Wed 21 May 2014 @ 08:45 by Steven Bowles
Thanks for reply Chris. My pump (and monitor) are also a bit worn - no markings left on buttons - but still works OK. I've seen a video clip of the new automatic insulin filling system for the Insight, which looks good (not that it's really necessary) and the handset is more smartphone-ish. Roche were looking for patient testers (on their patient trial website)last Oct. but I missed that boat.Posted: Wed 21 May 2014 @ 13:16 by Lisa Tozer
Hi - I'm also using a Roche pump (which is 3 and half years old). Rather than using the bulky cases produced by Roche I use a mobile phone 'sock' - it keeps my pump clean and stops it getting rubbed. My pump looks pretty good and still has all its markings. I'm definitely looking forward to the new cartridge filling system - however hard I try I almost always end up with air bubbles and it takes ages. It's about time Roche improved it - I was lucky enough to trial an Animas pump for a few weeks - it's much quicker and easier to fill an Animas cartridge and I didn't get any air bubbles at all!Posted: Fri 23 May 2014 @ 14:59 by Steven Bowles
I agree Lisa, bubbles can be a bit of a problem when cartridge filling...and sometimes on-going ones building up over time (needing a brief Priming to clear them out).
One way I prefer to carry the pump (though buttons still worn) is a Diabetic Spi-belt, which keeps my pump comfy and secure round my waist. The wear prob comes from prefering to have pump loose/free overnight.
Posted: Thu 29 May 2014 @ 10:37 by Chris Bartlett
A pump sock sounds a possible solution! Should be quite thin so not much bulk.Yes, bubbles are tricky. I asked my Animas rep about useful techniques and have since had fewer bubbles. Before drawing in insulin, I push the cartridge in and out a few times and then leave it about halfway out. Then I put the insulin vial on top and push the cartridge in so air is going into the vial. Then I draw out, pretty slowly. Usually there'll be one big bubble which is easily sorted by pushing back in a little, and then you can draw out again. Any smaller bubbles can usually be flicked away with your finger. If I try to do anything fast I get millions of tiny bubbles and froth - very annoying!
An automatic machines sounds ok, but realistically is only going to be left in one place. As you say Steven, not really necessary, but I'm sure helpful to anyone who really struggles with bubbles.
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