Subscribe Now

[hb-subscribe]

Trending News

T1D Exchange T1D Exchange T1D Exchange
  • Activity
    • 3 hours, 32 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In your opinion, how helpful is it to see a mental health professional who has a deep understanding of lifelong health conditions?
      I really think it just depends on the person who needs help. Some people may find it extremely useful and others may not find them of much help.
    • 3 hours, 32 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In your opinion, how helpful is it to see a mental health professional who has a deep understanding of lifelong health conditions?
      I said helpful because unless they actually have first hand knowledge of your health condition they can't really know.
    • 3 hours, 36 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      Back in the 80's I was in an NIH study. But I think now my age (72) ages me out) and my A1C's (5.4-5.8 for the past 20 years or so) exclude me.
    • 3 hours, 38 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How many people in your household live with T1D?
      I am the only one in my household who has T1D, but both husband and I live with it.
    • 3 hours, 39 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How many people in your household live with T1D?
      I always find questions like this one intriguing. I am the one and only T1D in my family, both sides, going up, down, and wide on my family tree. Then there are T1D warriors in this group (and others on social media) where the T1D with whom I'm interacting has children with T1D, parents, and aunts and uncles as well. In a sense, the data like this are suggesting more than one cause for T1D, possibly multiple conditions that result in T1D.
    • 4 hours, 23 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      How many people in your household live with T1D?
      ALL of them are forced, given a seat at my T1D "table" whether they wish to be or not. They endure my experiences, their after-effects, the events themselves. Living with us, they are unwilling voyeurs/particip[ents This appears to be a badly worded question. If you meant, does anybody living with you ALSO have the disease T1D as well, you should have asked it that way. The question you kids wrote asks a far different question, by semantic accident it appears....?
    • 4 hours, 24 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      How many people in your household live with T1D?
      I answered "1" as I have T1D. However, it could be said that if any one person has T1D, everyone in the household is living with T1D. It affects everyone in house, not just the person with it.
    • 4 hours, 31 minutes ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      How many people in your household live with T1D?
      I answered "1" as I have T1D. However, it could be said that if any one person has T1D, everyone in the household is living with T1D. It affects everyone in house, not just the person with it.
    • 4 hours, 51 minutes ago
      Marthaeg likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I fill out every survey I get and am currently participating in a phase 2 study of a new insulin. Note: I am 67 years old and I am seeing studies that allow up to age 89. Check out tektonresearch.com They have some exciting studies coming up. 😊
    • 22 hours, 10 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I participate every time I find one that wants me.
    • 22 hours, 10 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I fill out every survey I get and am currently participating in a phase 2 study of a new insulin. Note: I am 67 years old and I am seeing studies that allow up to age 89. Check out tektonresearch.com They have some exciting studies coming up. 😊
    • 22 hours, 11 minutes ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      How would you rate your overall health?
      I just have to say: Kudos to you. Your story is amazing. Congratulations and while it is simple to write this, I can only imagine the dedication, discipline, and hard work it took.
    • 23 hours, 33 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I participate every time I find one that wants me.
    • 23 hours, 34 minutes ago
      John Barbuto likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I chose Other as the correct choices were not available. N/A — did not have I HAVE participated in diabetes research studies.
    • 1 day, 2 hours ago
      Deborah Wright likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I chose Other as the correct choices were not available. N/A — did not have I HAVE participated in diabetes research studies.
    • 1 day, 2 hours ago
      Alyne Branson likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I participate every time I find one that wants me.
    • 1 day, 3 hours ago
      Marthaeg likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I participate every time I find one that wants me.
    • 1 day, 4 hours ago
      Marthaeg likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I chose Other as the correct choices were not available. N/A — did not have I HAVE participated in diabetes research studies.
    • 1 day, 4 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I chose Other as the correct choices were not available. N/A — did not have I HAVE participated in diabetes research studies.
    • 1 day, 20 hours ago
      eherban1 likes your comment at
      How would you rate your overall health?
      I just have to say: Kudos to you. Your story is amazing. Congratulations and while it is simple to write this, I can only imagine the dedication, discipline, and hard work it took.
    • 1 day, 21 hours ago
      Derek West likes your comment at
      In your opinion, how helpful is it to see a mental health professional who has a deep understanding of lifelong health conditions?
      No opinion.
    • 1 day, 21 hours ago
      Derek West likes your comment at
      In your opinion, how helpful is it to see a mental health professional who has a deep understanding of lifelong health conditions?
      I have never felt the need to see a mental health professional who has an understanding of lifelong health conditions. I've been T1D for 55 years, but no significant additional diabetic related issues, and have suffered no mental health issues.
    • 1 day, 22 hours ago
      Kathy Hanavan likes your comment at
      In your opinion, how helpful is it to see a mental health professional who has a deep understanding of lifelong health conditions?
      Seeing a mental health professional is essential to T1D’s when needed if you want to maintain your healthy relationships with those you love and not burden them with your difficulties. You may not realize how your intermittent anxiety or diabetes distress is affecting others. It is normal to be overwhelmed sometimes with things you cannot control.
    • 1 day, 23 hours ago
      Pam Hamilton likes your comment at
      In your opinion, how helpful is it to see a mental health professional who has a deep understanding of lifelong health conditions?
      Seeing a mental health professional is essential to T1D’s when needed if you want to maintain your healthy relationships with those you love and not burden them with your difficulties. You may not realize how your intermittent anxiety or diabetes distress is affecting others. It is normal to be overwhelmed sometimes with things you cannot control.
    • 2 days, 4 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How would you rate your overall health?
      My first thought is always Excellent. My A1C hovers around 6.2, TIR around 85%. I do yoga, walk an hour at least 3 times per week, garden, keep my own house very clean, eat pretty healthy, weight is below average, BP excellent. Doctors say my eyes and feet deny I have diabetes. But then, I am insulin dependent, so I always bring it down one notch. Oh! To be able to eat gelato everyday. But even with insulin, there are too many other factors that keep me on the straight and narrow. I will get vertigo if I up my sugar/sweets intake.
    Clear All
Pages
    • T1D Exchange T1D Exchange T1D Exchange
    • Articles
    • Community
      • About
      • Insights
      • T1D Screening
        • T1D Screening How-To
        • T1D Screening Results
        • T1D Screening Resources
      • Donate
      • Join the Community
    • Quality Improvement
      • About
      • Collaborative
        • Leadership
        • Committees
      • Centers
      • Meet the Experts
      • Learning Sessions
      • Resources
        • Change Packages
        • Sick Day Guide
      • Portal
      • Health Equity
        • Heal Advisors
    • Registry
      • About
      • Recruit for the Registry
    • Research
      • About
      • Publications
      • COVID-19 Research
      • Our Initiatives
    • Partnerships
      • About
      • Previous Work
      • Academic Partnerships
      • Industry Partnerships
    • About
      • Team
      • Board of Directors
      • Culture & Careers
      • Annual Report
    • Join / Login
    • Search
    • Donate

    For pump users: In the past 3 months, have you had issues with insulin delivery due to a bent cannula or occlusion?

    Home > LC Polls > For pump users: In the past 3 months, have you had issues with insulin delivery due to a bent cannula or occlusion?
    Previous

    In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?

    Next

    Aside from the first year after your diagnosis, have you seen a registered dietitian for help managing nutrition and T1D?

    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange.

    Related Stories

    2025 ADA

    T1D Exchange Announces 13 Real-World Data Presentations and Posters at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 85th Scientific Sessions 

    T1D Exchange, 2 weeks ago 4 min read  
    Mental Health

    What is the Emotional Impact of Screening for T1D? 

    Hannah Doskicz, 3 weeks ago 5 min read  
    Meet the Expert

    Meet the Expert: Advancing Research To Treat, Delay, and Prevent the Development of T1D 

    Jewels Doskicz, 1 month ago 7 min read  
    Advocacy

    Sam Scott, PhD: The Science of Exercise with T1D 

    Jewels Doskicz, 1 month ago 9 min read  
    Research

    The T1D Exchange Fear of Hypoglycemia Screening Project 

    Sarah Howard, 1 month ago 6 min read  
    Lifestyle

    Menopause and T1D: Answers To Your Top Questions 

    Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCP, 2 months ago 6 min read  

    35 Comments

    1. john36m

      I am on the Omnipod 5. No occlusions, but sometimes after 2 1/2 days the insulin effectiveness goes down. Sometimes, but not always.

      1
      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. TEH

      I have had about 4 bent canulas using Dexcom XC90. It is very hard to get the inserter off straight. I insert a plastic knife between the inserter and the infusion set now to pry it off.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. TEH

        Not Dexcom – Tandem

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
      2. mojoseje

        I had that problem with my Minimed inserter so I stopped using it all together and just commando it straight in by hand. I rarely insert it crookedly. I visually make sure the tape is paralleled to the injection site.

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Beckett Nelson

      Funny thing…I just took off a site that I had in for 6days because it was getting sore/itchy. When I took it out, it was bent in half and left a huge divot on my stomach. Sugars were rock solid, but not really sure how

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Barbara Bubar

      I hesitate to bring this up but I am quite sure this happens more than people realize. I use a tubed pump and small amounts of total daily insulin and have checked the tubing for YEARS for bubbles. YES, they are difficult to “notice” unless you have a good light behind the clear tubing because the insulin is also colorless. I detach and check the tubing in the morning and before bedtime if not before the evening meal…I’m talking about significant bubbles—-8-10-or12 inches in length can appear and you would NOT notice them unless you were looking. I wonder how many people wonder why their blood sugar is occasionally high and it’s being caused by a significant bubble…NO, not the champagne sized version that’s often mentioned to “ignore.” The pump company I deal with tried to get me to switch to injections instead but I am an EXPERT with the bubble situation. Also, comments over the years that I am probably not filling the reservoir correctly, etc….just plain silly. I am NOT new at this…LOL!!!

      2
      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. mojoseje

        Holy cow! 8 to 10” bubbles? There is definitely something wrong if that is happening to you. I occasionally get 1/4” inch 10” is excessive. Have you gone in and shown your pump instructor how you’re doing it so that they can help you figure out the problem?

        2
        2 years ago Log in to Reply
      2. Barbara Bubar

        This is exactly what I mean…I get “silly” comments –UNLESS you can tell me that you have frequently inspected the tubing in your pump, I have to respond that you do not understand what you are suggesting. Of COURSE it is excessive in bubble size and that’s what I’m saying. Why do you think I have heard from “my” company about changing to injections? This is not a “pump instructor person can help” issue. I am simply pointing out that IF you never check the tubing, you don’t know how often it “might” be happening.

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Kathleen Juzenas

      I have had occasions when insulin seems to be ineffective and I have to either increase my dosage by A LOT or change the infusion set. I don’t know how to identify an occlusion as the problem.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Lawrence S.

      Years ago, I had many problems with bent cannulas and occlusions. I use the Tandem Vari Soft cannulas. I found that by switching from the 17mm syringe, to the 13 mm syringe, my bent cannula issues went away. I had occlusions more frequently years ago, and found that when I stopped using over-used sites, and switching my sites more frequently, that the occlusions almost completely stopped. I also found that I cannot insert my cannulas over my rib cage area.
      I do not have issues with bubbles in my tubing. I think it is because I make sure that I remove the air from my reservoirs before put the insulin into them (Tandem X2 pump).

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Henry Renn

      Tried to get use to tru-steel. Painful for 3 days everytime. After 4th attempt quit trying.

      1
      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Jeanne McMillan-Olson

      I have had more incidents of occlusion with the Tandem x2 pump. Rarely had any problems with my older Medtronic Revel pump.

      2
      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Mig Vascos

      I have absorption problems frequently.
      I use a tandem slim 2x and the thing to do to avoid the bubbles is to go thru the two steps to get the air out, first of the empty cartridge and then just before you’re ready to shoot the insulin into the cartridge. It more bothersome but it avoids the chances of getting bubbles.
      Tha absorption problem is a matter of luck. I recently changed from my abdomen to the upper front thigh but is difficult to find the exact right place. Every time I don’t reach the 80% in range is because of faulty absorption and not because I’m eating wrong. It’s pretty frustrating. All I can do is use another infusion set and find a new place since the cartridge is still full of insulin.
      That problem creates the additional problem of having more cartridge sets than infusion sets and I cannot get the vendor to send me 4 boxes of infusion sets and just 2 boxes of cartridges and my doctor says they don’t allow her to write and uneven prescription. Very frustrating!!!

      1
      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Trina Blake

        One of the benefits of using the TruSteel sets is that if it is a n absorption site issue (or the rare time the set comes off) I can just pop it in a new place, and tape. I remember that my set got tugged off (again very rare) and I was at a hardware store. I decided to pick up a roll of blue painter’s tape that was near the register, popped the site in, taped over and didn’t lose my place in line.

        2
        2 years ago Log in to Reply
      2. Cheryl Weaver

        It’s just weird how insurances can dictate what we can have to control this diabetes beast. Medicare is very strict. For one thing, I can’t change my site every 2 days. It has to be every three days. One really nice thing though, if I have a problem with the catheters I can call Tandem, I can call Tandem, and they will send me a replacement. The same holds true with Dexcom. They’re really nice to work with.

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Mick Martin

      I have to change my infusion sets every 2-3 days as they become occluded. I can generally tell when it’s coming to the time when I need to change my infusion site, even though I have my pump set to alarm every 2 days informing me that I need to change my infusion set, as I begin to notice blood glucose levels higher than what I’m normally getting.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Janice Bohn

      Once I started using Verisoft cannulas it has not been a problem.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. beth nelson

      My pump has alerted me to occlusions, but I’m not sure if it actully has had one as it resolved quickly.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Ehamilton0722

      Only because i use tandem’s tru steel infusion sets. Honestly the best decision i ever made.

      1
      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Edward Geary

      No problems since switching to TruSteel.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Cheryl Weaver

        I tried Tru Steel, and they make me bleed, so I have to stick with the AutoSofts.

        1
        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Cheryl Weaver

      I have to be so careful where I place my cannula because I’ve had Type 1 diabetes for 64 years, and I have some hardened lumps under my skin. Also, I think the needle to my infusion set is kind of wimpy, in that it bends too easily.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. Becky Hertz

      No more bent cannula with TruSteel!

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. George Lovelace

      I use the Varisoft on a Tandem w/CIQ and usually change after 2 days but I can sometimes get 4 days/ BTW Best A1c was 5.4

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. Jennifer Edmiston

      In the past 3 months, no issues.
      With my prior system I did. One episode gave me the gift of DKA and 4 days in the ICU…all because the occlusion alarm failed. The pump manufacturer has a default of 5 units to consider the pump defective…it alarmed at 4.9 when tested. My average daily units at the time was 30. The manufacturer didn’t see a problem. 😡

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Antsy

      In the last 4-5 months, I’ve been lucky. But usually, it tends to happen a few times per year. Luckily, the CGM helps catch them.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. Ernie Richmann

      How do I tell if I have a bent cannula? If I have
      an unexplained high, it could be a bad site, pump failure, bad insulin, broken line.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. Sherrie Johnson

      In the last five months I’ve been new to tandem I had to infusion sets that bent. I re-watched the insertion video and realized I was pulling up too hard on the tape and getting the needle out of alignment are getting it off-center somehow. I am careful now have not had a problem tandem did replace my two sets

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    22. Maureen Helinski

      Yes, but it was my body problem. The insulin wasn’t going in and I changed the site placement. Then it worked. Some little bump formed on my stomach and the insulin didn’t go through that.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    23. Donna Condi

      Yes I’ve had two in the last two weeks.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    24. Nevin Bowman

      I no longer use a bendable cannula.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    25. KarenM6

      I had a recent issue that might have been caused by a bent trusteel and/or occluded insulin.
      When I took the site out the needle that was supposed to be 90 degrees was bent maybe 20 degrees (to maybe 30 degrees max) off of what it should have been. But, that site had 3 or so different issues that could have been one or two different issues within each issue.
      I decided not to bend my mind around trying to figure out if it was one or two issues or six…
      That one was just: “It just needs to change.” LOL!

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    26. Elizabeth T.

      I answered yes , but I’m glad to say the first vent one in 4 or 5 years!

      1
      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Elizabeth T.

        First one

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    27. Randy Campbell

      The Omnipod 5 seems to have some issues. When the insulin from the pod doesn’t work, I switch to injections. I was almost to the point of stopping with the Omnipod until I started adding injections.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

    For pump users: In the past 3 months, have you had issues with insulin delivery due to a bent cannula or occlusion? Cancel reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.




    101 Federal Street, Suite 440
    Boston, MA 02110
    Phone: 617-892-6100
    Email: admin@t1dexchange.org

    Privacy Policy

    Terms of Use

    Follow Us

    • facebook
    • twitter
    • linkedin

    © 2024 T1D Exchange.
    All Rights Reserved.

    © 2023 T1D Exchange. All Rights Reserved.
    • Login
    • Register

    Forgot Password

    Registration confirmation will be emailed to you.

    Skip Next Finish

    Account successfully created.

    Please check your inbox and verify your email in the next 24 hours.

    Your Account Type

    Please select all that apply.

    I have type 1 diabetes

    I'm a parent/guardian of a person with type 1 diabetes

    I'm interested in the diabetes community or industry

    Select Topics

    We will customize your stories feed based on what you select here.

    [userselectcat]

    We're preparing your personalized page.

    This will only take a second...

    Search and filter

    [searchandfilter slug="sort-filter-post"]