Anyone using an Insulin pump?

[RodMod]

Hi I've taken the plunge and gone onto an insulin pump, got a question.

Are any products available in the UK for removing the cannula (plaster surrounding the needle) with ease ?

Thanks in advance.

Rod.

[RodMod]

Anyone ?

Bueller?

Bueller?

Rod.

[pharmvrs]

You may find Zoff wipes useful

http://www.amazon.co.uk/zoff-plaster-adhesive-remo...

Your local pharmacy might stock them or failing that i'm sure if you ask nicely they will order you a box.

[RodMod]

pharmvrs said:

You may find Zoff wipes useful

http://www.amazon.co.uk/zoff-plaster-adhesive-remo...

Your local pharmacy might stock them or failing that i'm sure if you ask nicely they will order you a box.

Thank you very much I'll give those a try.

Rod.

[Spiffing]

My brother uses this, he has got on very well with it and his levels are much better than without it. I will check and see what he uses.

[RodMod]

Spiffing said:

My brother uses this, he has got on very well with it and his levels are much better than without it. I will check and see what he uses.

Thank you very much PH seems to give me better replies than some diabetes forums

Rod.

[arebrec]

Hi Rod
Long time no see! Tracey here from Essex with the black Cerbera!
Hope you're well and getting out and about in the Tuscan? I'm just catching up on some of the forums here!
My daughter was diagnosed with type1 diabetes a couple of years ago and has been very well, but we have spoken about the insulin pumps recently! Although she's managing so well as it is we probably won't go down that route yet!
Sorry can't help with your original question though!
Good luck
Speak soon
Tracey

[Chocmonster]

I saw a sticking plaster remover solution on the shelf in Boots the other day so worth checking there.

[RodMod]

arebrec said:

Hi Rod
Long time no see! Tracey here from Essex with the black Cerbera!
Hope you're well and getting out and about in the Tuscan? I'm just catching up on some of the forums here!
My daughter was diagnosed with type1 diabetes a couple of years ago and has been very well, but we have spoken about the insulin pumps recently! Although she's managing so well as it is we probably won't go down that route yet!
Sorry can't help with your original question though!
Good luck
Speak soon
Tracey

Hi Tracey , I am well thankyou, I'm still using the tuscan in all weather still love it. I've only been on the pump for a week now with insulin (done a dry run for 2 weeks) For me its the way to go the technology is amazing once you get the carb to insulin ratio spot on. I wish i had gone on a pump earlier but was not offered to me until now my HbA1C is usually around 8 -8.5 so i'm fine tuning really.

Best wishes and hopefully your daughter carries on the good work with her diabetes management.

Rod

[RodMod]

Chocmonster said:

I saw a sticking plaster remover solution on the shelf in Boots the other day so worth checking there.

Thank you I'll have a look next time I go into town.



Rod