# \#infusion-sets **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/infusion-sets/561.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [Research on 7-day infusion sets and lipohypertrophy?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-7-day-infusion-sets-and-lipohypertrophy/16357)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-on-7-day-infusion-sets-and-lipohypertrophy/16357 "2026-09-24T01:47:08Z")
Does anybody know if there is any research on 7-day infusion sets and the risk of developing lipohypertrophy? They sent me those Minimed Extended infusion sets, because they don’t manufacture enough Mio Advance sets anym… --- ## [Tandem TSlim auto-soft 30 infusion sets - supply shortage?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-auto-soft-30-infusion-sets-supply-shortage/16308)
**Author:** [@Jess41](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jess41)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-auto-soft-30-infusion-sets-supply-shortage/16308 "2026-09-13T00:44:12Z")
My supplier CCS Medical says there’s a shortage of auto-soft 30 infusion sets, so they are sending me the auto-soft 90, which are not so easy to use. Has any other supplier experienced such shortages. CCS Medical says t… --- ## [Consolidating garbage run and doctor’s appointment to save gas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/consolidating-garbage-run-and-doctor-s-appointment-to-save-gas/15989)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/consolidating-garbage-run-and-doctor-s-appointment-to-save-gas/15989 "2026-05-05T02:55:50Z")
Living rural has its pros and cons. One of the cons is having to deal with garbage. Of the many empty boxes was an unopened box of Tandem infusion sets. There had been a flag at CCS medical that substitutions may be nece… --- ## [Tandem Tslim X2 infusion set issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set-issues/15020)
**Author:** [@Ahawkins84](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ahawkins84)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-tslim-x2-infusion-set-issues/15020 "2025-01-13T00:35:15Z")
Hello all!!! I am a newer T:slim X2 user and I am having some issues with the infusion sets! I am using the Autosoft 90 and it seems like I can’t even go a full 3 days without it seeming to have issues with not deliveri… --- ## [Research about insulin pump site failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-about-insulin-pump-site-failures/14843)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/research-about-insulin-pump-site-failures/14843 "2024-08-15T18:35:33Z")
I have been having a lot of problems lately with my Pod infusion sites (redness, pain, poor absorption). I started searching for some information on this topic and found this abstract on allergic reactions: Here’s ano… --- ## [Infusion set disconnect 2nd time in 30+ months](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-set-disconnect-2nd-time-in-30-months/14811)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/infusion-set-disconnect-2nd-time-in-30-months/14811 "2024-07-30T14:26:33Z")
The first time was after cycling for 2+ hours in summer. I suppose sweat could be the cause. The one today was different. I have not done anything to perspire excessively as I’m a bit under the weather. I often need to… --- ## [1st faulty set for me](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-faulty-set-for-me/14412)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/1st-faulty-set-for-me/14412 "2024-02-12T17:35:55Z")
Yesterday I unwounded the tubing on an XC set. The tubing just came loose from the set. Anyone ever have the same happen? Should I report it to Tandem? --- ## [Personal observations on various infusion set locations](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/personal-observations-on-various-infusion-set-locations/14369)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/personal-observations-on-various-infusion-set-locations/14369 "2024-01-27T04:17:34Z")
I tend to avoid the front of my abdomen because of nearly invisible surgical scars. I use a pattern on the top of thighs to the sides. On occasion I will use the love handles. The last 2 sets were in my upper arm. I wil… --- ## [Maybe I should use SkinTac on sets in summer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-i-should-use-skintac-on-sets-in-summer/13863)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/maybe-i-should-use-skintac-on-sets-in-summer/13863 "2023-06-04T03:42:40Z")
Yesterday after a really nice bike ride, I ended with BG around 92mg/dl. I changed out of cycling kit and bolused for a @Daisymae Boost. I did a couple of errands and had a treat, 2 Crossroads tacos at Torchy’s Tacos. I … --- ## [Tandem infusion set won’t connect](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-infusion-set-won-t-connect/13228)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-infusion-set-won-t-connect/13228 "2023-05-01T03:44:49Z")
Ok I have been out of the pump game for awhile as just didn’t feel like wearing mine so went back to shots but I wanted to try out the new bolus from pump thing with my tandem x2. So I loaded cartridge with insulin then … --- ## [Are there different kinds of site failures?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-there-different-kinds-of-site-failures/13648)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-there-different-kinds-of-site-failures/13648 "2023-03-26T22:37:28Z")
I am just in 14 months of pumping. I see posts about failures with both pods and tubed pumps. It seems that the main symptom is blood glucose not responding to a bolus. What are the causes of site failures? I did a sear… --- ## [What’s the best go-bags for emergency supplies?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-s-the-best-go-bags-for-emergency-supplies/12640)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-s-the-best-go-bags-for-emergency-supplies/12640 "2022-08-15T01:23:22Z")
It came to my attention that it would be a good idea to have an emergency kit that could be taken to hospital if necessary. It was suggested that there be enough pump supplies, CGM sensors, glucose tablets, syringes, glu…