Infusion Site Bleeding: Causes, Prevention, and Management for Insulin Pump Users
Page Summary: Infusion site bleeding ranges from minor surface spots to deeper hematomas. While most bleeding is manageable, prevention through proper site selection,... Read more.
Hub Leaks
Insulin leaks from your reservoir or infusion set are usually so small they are quite hard to detect. Your pump will not warn you of ... Read more... Read more.
Air Bubbles in the Reservoir and Infusion Line
Air bubbles in the reservoir are not a problem unless they are large and enter the infusion line, replacing insulin. If air bubbles are seen ... Read more... Read more.
Understanding Insulin Pump Infusion Set Tunneling and How to Avoid It
Tunneling, also known as insulin pump infusion set tunneling, occurs when insulin leaks along the path of the infusion cannula under the skin, leading to ... Read... Read more.
Insulin Pump Problems
Pumps generally behave themselves, but like other mechanical devices, they can misbehave. Mechanical problems cannot be solved by giving more bolus insulin. Assuming... Read more.
Infusion Set and Reservoir Prep
There are a wide variety of Infusion Sets available. Many have an adhesive surface that sticks to the skin. Shown to the right is a ... Read more... Read more.
Infusion Sites
For sites, most pumpers prefer the abdomen, but anywhere that has padding will do. The abdomen usually gives the fastest and most consistent absorption. You should... Read more.
Insulin & Dressings
Novolog, Humalog, and Apidra are all approved for pump use. Because it was the first rapid insulin available, many pumpers started out on Humalog and ... Read more... Read more.
Pump Preparation
Learn the best methods to prepare yourself, your pump, and your infusion sets for use. After choosing your pump and choosing your infusion set, there ... Read more... Read more.
Minimed 22 Series
Medtronic MiniMed’s current Paradigm 522 and 722 or x22 insulin pumps are nearly identical to the x15 pumps except for the addition of a graphical ... Read... Read more.