Infusion sites

[svarela002]

I usually use my stomach area, but I can't imagine using this area for years is good. Does anyone use any other areas for pump infusion set?

[sarahspins]

Yes, and I find I actually have much better absorbtion in my thighs and hips than my belly.. I am using my arms for CGMS sites now so I probably won't have too many more pump sites there.

[notme]

Any place you can inject insulin, you can put a set. I use hips, belly, thighs and backside. Many use upper arms also. I haven't tried that site yet. Make sure you rotate sites as much as possible.

[poodlebone]

I use my upper & lower abdomen, sides, arms and even toward my back. I have a Minimed pump and use Silhouettes (angled teflon cannula) or Sure-Ts (90 degree steel cannula) depending on where I'm placing the set.

I haven't had very good luck with thigh sites for sets although I do put my CGMS sensors there, as well as in my arms.

[SCC]

I have not used arms yet, but use upper thighs, slightly "outside" of center about 3 inches down, upper abdoment, right below the ribs is a good one. hips have a lot of good spots too. I stareted using lower abs, now they are actually my least favorite spot.

[kgm0612]

I use my hip & rear end areas.

Karen

[Lizzy]

I use my arms sometimes and have very good luck with them. I raise my arm and place the Inset in the side facing the mirror. Also I have good luck with my sides, thighs, upper butt, and towards the back.