TouchCare Nano

[Paulk69]

Hello! I would be keen to hear from anyone who has experience of the TouchCare® Nano Pump and / CGM? Researching a number of pumps at the moment. Like the idea of tubeless.

 

[helli]

Do you mean the Medtrum Nano?
I use this pump which is tubeless. I also use the Medtrum Nano CGM

 

[Paulk69]

Hi Helli. Yes that's the one. Do you like it?

 

[helli]

Hi @Paulk69
Overall I like it but it has not been a smooth journey.
This question has been asked previously so there are a few posts you may find interesting

https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/medtrum-nano.103756/

https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/medtrum.103262/

https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/medtrum-nano.101782/

 

[Paulk69]

Thank you @helli. Seems there are issues with the reliablity of the patches. Are you seeing any improvement?

 

[helli]

Thank you @helli. Seems there are issues with the reliablity of the patches. Are you seeing any improvement?

I am finding the issues are around two things
- large doses cause occlusions. This is easily overcome by using the combo of extended bolus
- pump base has a limited life. When the base is nearing the end of it's life, I see more patch errors. Medtrum are very responsive to replacing the patches and base but they are not proactive at replacing the base unless I ask.
In December, I had 3 out of 5 patch errors from different patch batches. After a new base, I have had no errors since.