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Infusion set questions

Does anyone other than MiniMed make an infusion set inserter? I am a wimp and
just can’t do the infusion set without the softserter. I was wondering why none
of the other pump makers have one of these great inventions.

Catie

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3 Responses to “Infusion set questions”

  1. colin_140 Says:
    July 22nd, 2006 at 1:07 pm

    << Does anyone other than MiniMed make an infusion set inserter? I am a wimp
    and just can’t do the infusion set without the softserter. I was wondering
    why none of the other pump makers have one of these great inventions.

    Catie >>
    Hi Catie: as far as I know, I haven’t seen anything else related to the
    Softserter. Have to remember the softset takes a bit more effort to insert.
    Same with the Tenders/Silhouettes/Comforts.
    Once you get the hang of using the Softsets, ask your supplier to send you
    some of the other sets to try. There are Rapids - which I’ve come to
    prefer….come in different tubing lengths and needle lengths. 6mm, 8mm, and
    10 mm. I like the fact that they lie flat and don’t get bumped as easily as
    the others….Joan:))

  2. Olin Ok Says:
    July 22nd, 2006 at 5:19 pm

    As a former wimp, I can sympathize.

    However, I found that it was all superstition!

    After repeated failures with various soft set inserters, I reluctantly
    bit the bullet, and switched to the simple, but effective, bent needle.
    No problems. No fear. Just good results.

    A CDE that also had been down that road convinced me. That was 9 years
    ago.

    David

  3. Dane Karlene Says:
    July 23rd, 2006 at 4:43 am

    I will do that and see if I can get to insert quicker. I never did with giving
    shots so I don’t know if I will with this.

    Wish me luck I have a sleep study for sleep apnea tomorrow.

    << Does anyone other than MiniMed make an infusion set inserter? I am a wimp
    and just can’t do the infusion set without the softserter. I was wondering
    why none of the other pump makers have one of these great inventions.

    Catie >>
    Hi Catie: as far as I know, I haven’t seen anything else related to the
    Softserter. Have to remember the softset takes a bit more effort to insert.
    Same with the Tenders/Silhouettes/Comforts.
    Once you get the hang of using the Softsets, ask your supplier to send you
    some of the other sets to try. There are Rapids - which I’ve come to

    prefer….come in different tubing lengths and needle lengths. 6mm, 8mm, and
    10 mm. I like the fact that they lie flat and don’t get bumped as easily as
    the others….Joan:))

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