Cannula sites

[SB2015]

I am getting lumps and soreness around cannula sites.
I am using higher sites at present to give lower abdo a rest, and there is a bit less ‘padding’ there, but it also has the advantage that it is clear of waistbands.

Does anyone have any strategies to avoid lumps and soreness.
I am still using my normal cannulas so no change of sticky stuff.

 

[trophywench]

I avoid ANY sites that do that - no way am I spending weeks of my life in discomfort, even though it means getting my OH to not only insert and remove cannulas in my bum but also attach/remove/reattach tubing to the cannula(s) when I wash/shower - cos I can no longer reach those parts of me.

 

[SB2015]

I avoid ANY sites that do that - no way am I spending weeks of my life in discomfort, even though it means getting my OH to not only insert and remove cannulas in my bum but also attach/remove/reattach tubing to the cannula(s) when I wash/shower - cos I can no longer reach those parts of me.

Thanks Jenny. I have not worked round the bum as had limited myself to areas in my own reach.

 

[MrDaibetes]

Have you tried barrier spray, I had some from my doctor but I keep forgetting to use it 😛

 

[SB2015]

Have you tried barrier spray, I had some from my doctor but I keep forgetting to use it 😛

Is that to protect from the glues used on the cannula?
I might well ask about that at my next appointment.
Thanks.

 

[Thebearcametoo]

Are you using your legs too?

 

[SB2015]

Are you using your legs too?

I had never thought of doing that. I did when using injections.
Do you use legs for a pump cannula? Does it impact on absorption and if so how?

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

I've heard of people using thighs and arms, same places as when injecting on mdi, so I'm guessing same absorption. I tried my thigh once, but had an occlusion so it put me off, but I'm definitely going to try again soon.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

I’ve always found thighs a bit ‘stabby’, but some people really like putting sites there

 

[MrDaibetes]

Is that to protect from the glues used on the cannula?
I might well ask about that at my next appointment.
Thanks.

Yes mainly adhesive I think but don’t quote me on that. If I was you try it and if it don’t work it don’t work.

 

[trophywench]

I have no fat whatever on my outer thighs so my thigh cannulas go very marginally on the inside of the front of mine. Great absorption!