Re: [IPk] First night on pump - DISASTER!
A couple of things spring to mind David.
Firstly, although some people do, we were advised not to attach a cannula
until an hour after bath/shower/swimming.
Secondly, I don't know where you had the site sited, but I have spoken to at
least one gentleman who had issues with 'hairiness' and found it better to
either shave or use a clear (non hairy) area.
These might be wide off the mark, but seemed worth a mention..
angie
Mum to Alice 6, dx 02/05
On 8/30/08, david hales <email @ redacted> wrote:
>
> After a long time in eager anticipation, I have the pump and am doing a
> trial
> with saline solution. Over last night, the cannula (the thing at my end - I
> think that's what it's called) came detached and I would have been left
> insulin-less had it been the real thing.
>
> It looks as if the adhesive wasn't strong enough. The cannula was Accu-chek
> Flexi link - I don't know if there is any difference in the adhesion of
> these
> things.
>
> Any tips or advice about what I could do to try for tonight, please?David
> Hales
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