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med464rescue
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I had to remove my Infusion site 2 days ago due to site infection and then the same day I changed my sensor and it bruised and bleed like junk I am not talking the blood just under the insertion site but no when I removed the needle I was bleeding through that hole the needle was removed from and this has never ever happened to me. I am on antibiotics for the infection and the sensor site I had to remove and change after the bleeding stopped and as a result my tummy looks like a battle field! uggh with the infection my sugars are a little higher then I am comfortable with 160's but I can't help it. I always use the anaceptic wipes and iv prep so how I got the infection I have no clue!! 



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I Don't believe in failure!!:D


April 3, 2010 at 1:15 AM Flag Quote & Reply

JDM
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When removing a possibly infected infusion site (Ive had a couple myself lately) I use triple antibiotic ointment (Neosporin) on it and it usually heals quickly. Also to help prevent I swab the are with alcohol, and after it air dries, then do the IV Prep. Mind you I dont do the CGMS sensors yet, but im willing to bet the process would be equally effective.

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Type 1 since 08/1983

21 year MDI veteran (I have battle wounds to prove it too!)

Pumps I have used thus far:

Medtronic Minimed Paradigm 512 (2003-2007)

Animas 2020 (2007-2009)

Animas OneTouch Ping [free upgrade](2009-2010)

Medtronic Minimed 723 Revel with CGMS

 


June 21, 2010 at 1:18 PM Flag Quote & Reply

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