It happened to me one time - in the middle of a dog sled run - cold winter day. My pump started to vibrate - keep it against my hip bone. I didn’t hear it alarming since I had so much clothing on. I stopped - pulled the pump out - and because of not touching the any buttons in awhile - pump had stopped delivery. I had to semi-strip down thru’ all the layers to reach the pump - disconnect - do the re-prime thing. I think was more annoyed that I had to do this in the open with others watching - but that was my first step in realising that I had nothing to feel embarrassed about with showing off Salvador Dali (and my sleek stomach muscles … NOT).
Have to admit - like all the safety measures we have on the Animas - I’m not complaining.
So, yes Zoe, probably best to touch a button on your pump before you hit the hay - so you can have some exotic dreams!
Anna aka FatCatAnna \^^//
The Roller Coaster Ride of Diabetes - Whoo! Whoo!
Thanks, Anna. Exotic dreams I have. Last night I was being asked to volunteer to go to Egypt to get a vaccine for some epidemic they were having (and somehow my getting that vaccine would cure the epidemic). I was rushing around asking people about cultural traditions in Egypt so I knew how to act/dress when I got there. At least I am culturally appropriate in my dreams!
Very dramatic images of all those layers -never been on a dog sled sounds amazing.
@ Jeff
I’m not a techno-head when it comes to pumps, but it must be like having to re-prime after a battery change. The pump has been totally “off” then too.
If the pump is completely off, perhaps there can be some backwards movement of the insulin in the tubing. When the pump is on suspend this doesn’t happen. Maybe the pump keeps some kind of pressure on the insulin that’s already in the tubing when it’s on?
This is a total guess, so don’t take my word for it. I’d be curious if this is the reason.