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Originally Posted by squidsdc  I've not used the Cleos myself, but I did look on the website earlier today to try to see what they're like, since I've heard good things about them.
From what I understand, the tape is not just flesh colored, it actually has some sort of reaction with the salts/fluids in the skin to make a firm contact. The instructions say to make sure to have the tape come up to body temp. I confirmed this because I just got off the phone with a rep from the company, because I had some questions. I gotta run now to pick my husband up, but I'll try to post more later this evening and explain what happened this morning. (a small problem, but found out why it happened when I spoke with the rep)
I so hope someone else out there has tried them and can also post their experience?
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OK--I've got a few minutes, so I'll add to my previous post. (I didn't see an option to edit) I'll apologize in advance for the length...
I'm not a shill; I have no connection with the company or people involved. I'm just so excited to find something that works for me, and to have something to contribute to this website. I'm trying to explain why I think these work for me as best I can.
I think I mentioned before my aversion to "jabbing." As hard as I try it's just one of those things I've not been able to overcome. Well, I thought I might have an easier time trying to manually insert in my leg. I've not been able to do so successfully with the Insets, so it was even more of a challenge to see if I could be successful with the Orbit. I got it in, but I didn't think it was in all the way. That darn reflex, I keep pulling back! I thought I gave the tape enough time to set, but apparently did not. When I stood up to get dressed, the inset popped off. Thanks to pointers from this site, I hadn't yet removed my old set, so I used that until I got to work and could put a new one in. I only had a 9mm with me, but even though I'm used to the 6mm it was no problem inserting the 9mm. No pain like I've even experienced with the Insets. So for me, I think I need to have some sort of automatic inserter to be able to use
any infusion set in my leg. I may be able to use the Orbit, but I'd need to have a larger supply instead of a few samples to feel as if I could experiment.
I'm not sure I can explain why I think the insulin doesn't pool, but I'll try. On the Insets, and it appears it's the same on the Cleo, the insulin is delivered sideways. Even though the cannula is at a 90 degree angle, the insulin goes in to the cannula from the side. It's the only explanation I can think of why the insulin pools, and when it does pool, it's always on one side. The Orbit delivers from atop the cannula, and I think that's why I haven't had the same problem with pooling and absorption. (just a theory)
If anyone has any questions about it, I'll try to answer, and promise to be more succinct!
