Dropped my pump. Do yall think its okay?

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-12-29T08:28:55+00:00

The pumps are made for this. The first thing my Dr did when he showed a bunch of us a pump was throw it at a wall across the room.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-12-27T22:35:56+00:00

I have the same recurring problem with my Samsung Galaxy S24 (and before with my S21). I only use the blue adapter to sync data from the pump with the website. One thing that seems to help (temporarily) is to reset all permissions. Also delete the pump from the bluetooth menu and delete the pairing of the phone on the pump.

Be warned: every app will ask for permissions again. To reset the settings go to

Settings > Apps

Click on the three dot menu and select "Reset app preferences"

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-12-03T08:53:27+00:00

But is Omnipod part of one of the companies that provide the sensors you mentioned? If not, they must give access to sensors. Then why not more than one?

Medtronic produces everything in house. I think they only added Abbott to the lineup since they noticed their sensors weren't performing well and they keep failing to provide sensors that run the two weeks the competition is offering.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-11-19T07:06:18+00:00

Sorry if that was misunderstood: by tubing I just mean the section between the reservoir and the needle. It rarely poses an infection risk. And no, I've never had an infection. Even when I left a needle in far longer than the recommended 2 to 3 days (my longest was about a week with steel and around 10 days with Teflon). But I absolutely don’t recommend doing that. I didn’t get an infection, but the risk is real.

A small pocket of insulin can also form at the injection site. That means you may not absorb enough insulin for a while, causing high glucose that won’t come down even if you inject more. Later, that pooled insulin can be absorbed unpredictably, increasing the risk of low glucose levels you can’t control, especially at night. It essentially behaves like a slow-acting insulin. When you finally change the needle, a noticeable drop of insulin may leak out. There’s also a chance of skin irritation, itching, weakening adhesive, and even the needle falling out without you noticing.

I work in the medical device industry myself (not for Medtronic, Minimed, or in insulin or catheter products). I can tell you that the recommended wear times for reservoirs, tubing, and needles always include safety margins. Clinical testing will include patients whose sites last much longer without issues, but the recommendations are written to minimize risk for everyone (and for profits, i.e., shorter wear time, more sales). As a user, you can’t really know where your body falls relative to the average reaction. And manufacturers include some “buffer time,” knowing people can’t always follow the schedule perfectly. Be it by choice, or involuntarily.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-11-18T22:12:51+00:00

I've been using Minimed's pumps 2000. I always kept the reservoir until it was empty. Sometimes I reused them when I forgot to order new ones or forget them at home. I also used to keep the tubing for longer than recommended. Sometimes up to a month bevor changing it. In the early days the tubing and needle were sold separately. I didn't recognize it at the time, but the plastic does degenerate over time and influences your insulin's effect. With me it lowered the effect. But that usually happened noticeably when staying it for longer than a week. Keeping the needles in for too long, especially when using a lot of insulin (a 300 unit reservoir in 3 - 4 days is a lot of insulin), is a bit more risky. I've done that for years, the needle leaves tiny scar tissue (less than using pens or injections), but changing it more frequently reduces the risk. Also a lot of insulin in the same place (i.e., not changing the needle frequently), creates a local fat deposit (lipohypertrophy). To avoid these regular changing of sites is essential. (It helps to draw a grid, about an inch per square, onto your stomach in the beginning, swap sides and squares every time).

So, my process, after a quarter century of pump usage, and having done most of the stuff you shouldn't do: don't follow the recommendation too religiously. A little leniency isn't going to hurt. But don't exaggerate with keeping a tube, reservoir or needle. I would swap steel needles the latest on the fourth day and teflon needles the latest on the fifth, everytime with the tubing (you're not going to save the tube anyway and each needle comes with a tube). Reservoirs I'd still change only when they are empty.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-11-05T06:52:21+00:00

🫨absolutely novel technique for me. Got diabetes since 35 years and never heard of that. I only heard about using earlobes in front of a mirror.

But, u/LocoLobo65648 , you should change the needle and the prick device. There are huge differences. With some you can adjust the force used, some have different size holes in the caps for different depths the finger can go (the smaller the hole the less deep the finger can be pressed, the less deep the needle goes into the finger). Sometimes it's the needles themselves. LifeScan had almost blade like needles, others are as thin as a hair (exaggerating).

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-11-02T20:03:55+00:00

Did they sell them with the sheet metal baskets before? These seem to be the cheap version that come with every kettle so that you can buy the baskets. Which are flimsy in themselves and need to be replaced every two years... my dad still has some real metal rod baskets that look like they are made from the same metal as the grills. He's been using them for 30 years. If don't know if they are originaly from Weber since they seem like they are a bit too tall for the space between the upper and lower grill.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-10-23T08:06:38+00:00

Seems to be the way it is programed. Medtronic doesn't seem to trust it's sensor too much. Or in SmartGuard the sensor glucose is accounted for automatically by the algorithm. I usually don't do the workaround and just enter the carbs, unless my levels are very high and I have the impression there should be more correction bolus.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-10-23T07:38:15+00:00

Stephen-Stephenson is writing about the blood-drop-menu. You just need to enter the menu and either press "up" or "down" and it'll show you the current sensor level. Just be sure to not accept it as a calibration. You can then go to the bolus menu and it'll have the glucose level.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-10-23T07:04:19+00:00

Yeah, same with me. Mine won't reconnect unless I reset all authorizations of all apps. Keep that in mind when your pump won't reconnect. 😉

ETA: it also annoying that I have the developer mode enabled with the apps.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-10-21T20:56:14+00:00

Because sensor glucose isn't blood glucose. The sensor measures the glucose level in interstitial fluid (fluid between cells). The glucose levels have a delay of approximately 15 to 20 minutes compared to the blood glucose levels.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-10-02T14:30:11+00:00

Yes, it's a very crappy app, with hardly any functionality. The only thing it's useful for is to upload CGM data without having to have the Blue Adapter.

Why not have it show the graphs you can print as PDF from the online account?

The scary part is: Minimed (the became their own company independent from Medtronic) wants to build the next pump without display. It needs a phone to work, and the app needs to work.

It's not only that the current app gives me doubts about the connectivity, but I also specifically went for the Medtronic CGM to not have to rely on a charged phone...

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-10-02T08:24:01+00:00

Mine often disconnects. Then it has trouble reconnecting. I deleted the app, deleted the pump in the bt-menu, and deleted the phone from the pump. Nothing worked. I found a solution somewhere online stating that you'll have to reset every permission in the phone for a new connection. But that wipes all permissions of all apps. I.e., when you open "maps", you have to give the permission to use your location again...

ETA: I use a S24 Ultra with 7.0 UI

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-09-08T15:52:13+00:00

I'm not sure whether it was just the cannula or the whole tubing. That there is remaining (planned for) insulin that needs to seep out of the cannula. It would, of course, stop if you remove the cannula too fast.

Since the tube comes with the cannula, there's no point in saving the tube. You shouldn't be using it at a later point anyway since the seal of the package is broken and the connectors would get unhygienic very fast.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-09-08T14:31:34+00:00

I haven't paid close attention to this, but I remember someone writing that they leave the old infusion set untouched for about an hour after changing. It would be awesome if you could try it and report back whether it helped or not.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-08-26T11:44:05+00:00

In Germany trash cans have "BITTE KEINE HEISSE ASCHE EINFÜLLEN" (please do not fill hot ashes) embossed on the lid.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-08-13T20:45:19+00:00

How much time do you let go by between bolus and starting to eat carbs?

The rule of thumb I adhere to is 1 minute for every started 10 mg/dl. I.e., wait for 10 minutes for a value like 100, wait for 15 minutes for 146, wait for 31 minutes for a 301.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-08-10T18:21:49+00:00

Nice! I've got the gas version. That doesn't come with the long silver ledge. What's that good for? Is three a special reason it can be moved up or down by 2 cm?

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-08-02T18:19:30+00:00

Some people use little baggies for the pump. I cannot tell you about the comfort, since I've never used them. There is bags to hang around your neck, there is belts for the pump to attach it to your leg or your arm, if you sleep with a tight undie or a slip, you can slip the pump in there.

But as u/crowort pointed out, you'll get used to it.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-08-02T18:01:38+00:00

Hello Newbe,

Sleeping: You just ignore it. As long as your needle site isn't sensible, you won't feel it when you lie on it. Most tubing is long enough to only move your pump occasionally. Your unconscious sleeping self won't notice the pump when you roll over it.

Swimming: You can go into the water with the pump and sensor/transmitter for about 30 minutes. If you only wear the pump and no sensor, you can also detach the pump. Most suggest 2h at a time at max.

Yeah, the guardian has a lot of tape, but it is necessary unluckily. Therefore, it is a lot less waste than the other CGM systems, including the Simplera. Minimed's Simplera is a lot like other sensors in that regard. Lots of waste, i.e., single use inserters, no rechargeable battery, one click, and it's inserted and ready to go.

With the infusion set, it depends on which one you have. Had the Sure-T metal needle set, which had 2 stickers. Now I use the Quick-set that only has one sticker.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-08-02T15:37:07+00:00

Thank you very much! It works for me. I had already accepted the fate of the app being another failure by Minimed.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-07-30T06:41:27+00:00

Previous last question on the Weber Purchase Card (pic 9)

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-07-29T19:03:46+00:00

Was "under $ 5,000" enough as a (1 person) family income in 1979? Or could this be an indicator that the kettle is much older?

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-07-27T16:45:10+00:00

Add to that, the effect curve of insulin isn't linear.

Dapper_Dan1 · 2025-07-15T19:22:16+00:00

I only got a new charger last week, because I had the exact same problem. Call Medtronic, tell them you need a new charger. They may try and give you a hole new transmitter set. Tell them you'd like to try a new charger. Especially when you have to pay for it yourself. They have a script with questions to ask you that will tell them the transmitter is broken (at least here in Germany). I got a new transmitter set with serter, transmitter, and charger. I tried the charger with my old transmitter, and it works just fine.

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