[xMenace]

Many of us have chronic problems with our sets (pumping). There seems to be many variables involved such as length of canula, stability, irritation, crytalization, tunneling, whatever. It'd be great to know exactly what's happening and have great sets that always work.

[KCP]

OK now that would be aweosme!
A pump that pumped your insulin, with a CGMS and hardware astute enough to adjust it automatically.
A cooling device for the pens would be great for summer!!

And a pen or even a meter that i could store all my info in would be great! does anyone know if this actually exists??

[shiftzor]

I think everything i can think of has already been suggested, however making insulin pumps cheap would be great. A decent lantus pen would be nice.

[markr]

The one feature I want on my pump is a button that I press and money comes out. Just like an ATM.

[shiftzor]

Well as long as the ATM was wired to someone elses bank account i wouldnt mind

Ive had an idea: at the moment my meter stores dates and times of when I did my sugar tests this is automatically downloaded onto a computer. A matching insulin pen that did dates and times of injections (as already suggested), which could be downloaded onto the computer would be ideal. That would saving me manually entering them into my computer and as already suggested the big woes of "have I already injected?". This would save me time, effort and my already fading memory If I could have one piece of software that showed me my insulin injections and bg results with graphs then I would most probably want your babies

Or

Just invent a magic bullet that puts us all out of our misery.

[JJM335]

Originally Posted by shiftzor

A decent lantus pen would be nice.

Have you tried the SoloStar? Feels a bit lightweight compared to the Novopens, but it works reliably.

Joel

Re: graphs, the Ascensia meters (e.g. the Breeze 2) come with a really nice piece of software (free + free PC cable) that graphs out and analyzes your BG's in about 8 different and extremely useful ways. You can enter insulin doses, and other events, although you have to do this manually.

[mimiboggie]

Tell me how! I have been using the same insulin pen for 15 years and use syringes as well.

[shiftzor]

Originally Posted by JJM335

Have you tried the SoloStar? Feels a bit lightweight compared to the Novopens, but it works reliably.

Joel

Re: graphs, the Ascensia meters (e.g. the Breeze 2) come with a really nice piece of software (free + free PC cable) that graphs out and analyzes your BG's in about 8 different and extremely useful ways. You can enter insulin doses, and other events, although you have to do this manually.

I use Bayer Ascensia Contour meter with WinGlucofacts Pro, it would be nice if my NovoPen 3 Demi and my Autopen 24 remembered their injections so I could just plug them in and download all the info. Then a robotic arm that automatically injects oh wait they already have pumps In all seriousness it’s always difficult to remember what I injected and when, especially if it’s been a busy couple of days.

As for a decent Lantus pen I’ve not used SoloStar considering it though, would have to change my prescriptions though.

[Tondup]

Thank you very much for all your comments. This is just the type of feedback we hoped for - it's fantastic Please keep it comming if you have more

[Tondup]

Originally Posted by xMenace

Do you have any links or references?

I'm not sure what you mean by references or links?

the project i carried out at the Technical University of Denamrk as part of the Design and Innovation program;

[Tondup]

I have a link - but when I post it, it dissapears!

[JJM335]

Originally Posted by shiftzor

As for a decent Lantus pen I’ve not used SoloStar considering it though, would have to change my prescriptions though.

I used to use the Autopen 24 (1U), I much prefer the SoloStar. With the Autopen, I hated the spring loaded automatic injection!!! Every so often insulin would leak out around the sides of needle and I would feel the "wet patch" on my leg. Not exactly confidence inspiring. I also use the Solostars for Apidra and although they don't have the solid feel of the Novopen, I have had no problem with them.

I understand that the SoloStars cost the NHS less than the cartridges so you should't have any objections to changing your prescription.

Joel

[lisa821]

Jacob and Rasmus: I believe one of the more helpful innovations would be something that checks insulin to make sure it's still potent, whether the insulin is still in the vial or in the insulin pump. There have been times when I've wondered if the insulin I'm using is still good because of unexplained high blood sugars, but have really no way of knowing for sure because there are many other possible variables involved, like bad infusion sets, pump problems, food intake, etc. It would be nice to at least know for sure that the insulin is still potent...or not.

[RLK]

Originally Posted by lisa821

Jacob and Rasmus: I believe one of the more helpful innovations would be something that checks insulin to make sure it's still potent, whether the insulin is still in the vial or in the insulin pump. There have been times when I've wondered if the insulin I'm using is still good because of unexplained high blood sugars, but have really no way of knowing for sure because there are many other possible variables involved, like bad infusion sets, pump problems, food intake, etc. It would be nice to at least know for sure that the insulin is still potent...or not.

Great idea- I would definitely use this!

[kidvid]

Develop a pump with dual delivery systems - one for insulin, and another for Symlin. I use both a pump and syringes for both - a single pump would be great.