Re: [IPp] Itching site

["Michael" <email @ redacted>]

> Ok, everyone - I need some advice about itching sites!
> Devin started pumping monday.  Tuesday morning he complained it
> itched around the tape - so we changed the site ( it did look a
> little red). Then tuesday nt. at 11pm. he couldn't sleep- said the
> site was itching too much and wanted to scratch it off.  So I
> changed the site - this time putting the IV3000 tape under it.  Now
> I get a call from school - it's itching again! So - what should I
> try next????  I know I'm ramboling- but chalk it up to sleep
> deprivation- I know you all understand that!!!
> 
> By the way - the good news is - HE'S HAD TWO DRY NIGHTS!!!
> 
> Thanks,
> Carol

99.999999% of the time the itching is cause by either the tape or the 
prep. For a tiny minority, there have been reports of 'itch' caused 
by Humalog -- I'm not sure if it's true, but it has been reported. 
I'll send you the 'tape/prep' list by private email.

Michael
email @ redacted
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