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04-23-2008, 07:59 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada
Posts: 80
| | | How often change infusion set
Just wondering how often people change their infusion set. I force myself to change every sunday. Coming from someone who, back in the old days, used to use the same syringe until it was dull, I think I'm doing pretty good. No?
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34 Years In
Pumping for 20
Minimed - Paradigm 722
A1C Previously - 8.5
Mar 2008 - 7.6
July 2008 - 7.4 - goin in the right direction
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04-23-2008, 08:05 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 6,225
| | | Every three days, four if I'm venturous.
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04-23-2008, 08:23 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island
Posts: 143
| | | Every three days for me too. I have programmed myself to do that because I was led to believe there is a greater chance of infection if you leave it in for longer periods.
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04-24-2008, 06:09 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 1,757
| | | I usually leave mine in for 4-5 days.
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Type 1 since I was 3 (1981) - 26 years now
Pumping as of Sept. 13, 2007 - Paradigm 522 with NovoRapid (Novolog)
(Previously on Levemir and Humalog)
CGMS as of Apr. 2008
Laser treatments (scatter) on both eyes - Jul. 4, 2007-Sept. 12, 2007 |
04-24-2008, 06:13 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 1,429
| | | Usually every 3 days, as that matches when my insulin needs refilling anyway... I use about 100u/day. Depending on how well the site is working I have gone as long as 6 days (to save money) but this can sometimes lead to poor absorption and it generally takes longer for that site to heal.
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04-24-2008, 06:15 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,392
| | | Usually every 3 days, but if the site is comfortable and I have insulin left, I'll go 4.
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04-24-2008, 07:53 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delaware, USA
Posts: 706
| | | 2.5-3 days for me, sooner if its looking irritated, infected, or plain not working well. I'm taking no chances with infected sites or the development of scar tissue!
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04-24-2008, 08:10 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 542
| | 2-3 days. They are usually getting a bit troublesome by the end of the 3rd day, so it's not something that is really optional. Even if they seemed ok, I agree with RLK that the apparent risk of nasty infections are sufficient motivation to not go beyond 4 at the most.
You asked, so I'll reply that 7 days seems excessive to me! My reaction is that this may be asking for complications more than a blunt needle, this thing is stuck in you 24/7. Then again you have been pumping 20 years so I assume you have not run into problems?
If I were you, I would do some real research on the actual risks if a site was to actually go septic in a nasty way, seeing as you are so far out of the "convention". Then again, I'm not you. 
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31 year old male. Type 1 since age of 15. On Minimed Paradigm 722/Novorapid since Dec 07.
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04-24-2008, 11:22 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California
Posts: 944
| | | 3 days. I have my alarm set for 3 anyway. Every now and then I get busy and it's 4 days.
I change it immediately if it feels tender.
Twice in two years, I've been surpised by the low insulin alarm and realized I've gone longer than that! Never longer than 4.5 or 5 days though. |
04-24-2008, 11:58 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ
Posts: 541
| | | Every 4 days. My resevoir lasts 4 1/2 to 5 days.
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04-24-2008, 12:24 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC
Posts: 29
| | | Twice a week, generally every Wed & Sun -- that helps me remember. |
04-24-2008, 03:59 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Posts: 843
| | | Usually twice a week. Occasionally longer, but usually when I start seeing unexplained higher numbers or the site starts getting a bit tender.
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MM 722 and CGMS
Humalog & Symlin
a1c 6.8 (5.12.08) 7.2 (6.26.08) woops!
Vitrectomies 5/07 & 7/07
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04-24-2008, 04:20 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada
Posts: 80
| | | Wow, I am not in the norm. I appreciate the challenge Subby. I have a little trouble now and again with compliance. I have always gone 5 -7 days. Interesting - I have really good skin I suspect because I have only had 1 super hideous abcess many years ago. You are correct that they need to be avoided as it was extremely painful and required surgical intervention and I still have an indent at the location on my thigh. As my mission is life currently is to improve control I suspect I am going to see some indicators that I should change more often.
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34 Years In
Pumping for 20
Minimed - Paradigm 722
A1C Previously - 8.5
Mar 2008 - 7.6
July 2008 - 7.4 - goin in the right direction
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05-01-2008, 03:53 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada
Posts: 80
| | | Just an update folks - have noticed with my intense analysis that I need to change my tube as bg's look like they get wonky for no good reason after 4 days. Drat.
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34 Years In
Pumping for 20
Minimed - Paradigm 722
A1C Previously - 8.5
Mar 2008 - 7.6
July 2008 - 7.4 - goin in the right direction
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05-01-2008, 03:57 AM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: in the irish sea!
Posts: 369
| | | i change the cannula after three full days, although lately its looking a bit red so perhaps on the third day might be better for me.
my cartridge i only fill with 2ml which lasts me around 7 days.
i never re-use my cartridge or tubing.
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