Little lumps after changing cannula?

[Unicornz]

Hi all,
Just wondering whether it's normal to have a little lump left after changing a cannula? Like the ones you sometimes have after injecting. Bit worried lol!

 

[shiv]

Yep, I usually have a little lump. It usually goes down within a few hours for me - but as with everything, just keep an eye on it 🙂 I know some people use tea tree-based products after changing to help healing.

 

[Unicornz]

Ahh okay thanks! I'll keep an eye on it 🙂

I've started using the Silhouette ones now I was at the DSN this morning and she showed me them. Had no pain at all inserting it or afterwards so I've gone with these ones now. I nearly passed out when I took the needle out though I didn't know it was that long lol! I know it's not all going into the skin but still looks damn scary!

 

[shiv]

Great to hear! Yeah I agree that needle is really scary looking - stupidly long!

 

[Phil65]

what type of cannula do you use? soft or metal?

 

[Unicornz]

what type of cannula do you use? soft or metal?

Hi Phil I'm using soft ones.

 

[Phil65]

Hi Phil I'm using soft ones.

Ha, that's what I'm going to ask for! chicken......i know!

 

[shiv]

Lol. They are way more commonly used than the steel ones! Of the 4 cannulas Medtronic produces, 3 are teflon, 1 is steel.

 

[Unicornz]

I would never even go near the steel ones! Eek 😛

 

[shiv]

I use them quite often! They are really comfortable, I much prefer them to Quicksets.