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Post by pattyraindrops on Dec 9, 2017 19:50:18 GMT
I've had my pump since August. Just got my glucose sensors (behind on production).
If you have been on vacation where you had a lot of time in the water, what have you done?
My pump and sensors are good in the water (unless under feet for more than 30 min). So technically there shouldnt be a problem. But there are a lot of little things that make me wonder if I wouldn't rather just go with shots while I am in Grenada.
Things like I haven't figured out where to put it where it stays while doing exercise more than walking. Trying to do yoga I have it coming off where ever I put it. I finally just connected while doing yoga.
Then I had my first time where the site went bad and my sugar went so very high. I was so sick and close to going into the hospital before I got it to come back down. Hopefully with the sensor that won't happen again.
Then I think about getting in and out of thevocean, water falls pools etc and wonder just how much is too much.
Then the amount of equipment!
So if you have gone on tropical vacations did you continue on your pump out did you temporarily go back to shots? Would you change what you did?
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 9, 2017 20:06:12 GMT
Have you asked your doctor/NP?
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Post by pattyraindrops on Dec 9, 2017 20:13:07 GMT
No, but my doctor doesn't wear a pump so I don't expect him to really understand living with one.
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Post by trixiecat on Dec 9, 2017 20:20:29 GMT
My husband has the same system as you. When he goes into the ocean (which is alot during the summer), he unhooks his pump and wraps it in his t-shirt and then reattaches it when he gets out of the water. He isn't in the water more than 20 minutes usually. The sensor is covered with tape I believe to keep the water out...just like when you shower.
Now if you are going to be in and out of the water alot, then I might consider the shots. My concern would be that the delivery is completely different than the pump right? It would be a gradual amount of insulin going in all day and then what you give at a meal versus a shot several times a day.
Whatever you do, don't forget to take it off when you go into the water! We were in St. John 3 years ago and for the first time ever my husband forget and totally ruined his pump. We had to go to the pharmacy, they had to call his doctor for the prescription. Not a fun day.
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kirspend
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Post by kirspend on Dec 9, 2017 20:22:03 GMT
I have been on the pump and glucose sensors for 10+ years and have done many tropical vacations. The sensor isn't a problem in the water - but I put IV3000 tape over mine so there is less chance of it dislodging (especially in water). The pump is not waterproof but your canulas come with those extra little clips and they go over the connection point when you're in the water. I don't really swim a whole ton, so I don't use them and the non-waterproofness doesn't bother me.
For exercise, I run or walk but I always wear my pump. I have learned to not dose for breakfast if I'm heading to run right after so I don't crash!
I always take a couple of extra sensors and canulas in case of failure - which does happen!
Talk with your endo or call your supplier (mine is Medtronic) and they can answer specific questions. Your supplier wants you to keep buying, so they should be interested in helping!
Good luck and have fun!
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Post by pattyraindrops on Dec 10, 2017 6:37:28 GMT
My husband has the same system as you. When he goes into the ocean (which is alot during the summer), he unhooks his pump and wraps it in his t-shirt and then reattaches it when he gets out of the water. He isn't in the water more than 20 minutes usually. The sensor is covered with tape I believe to keep the water out...just like when you shower. Now if you are going to be in and out of the water alot, then I might consider the shots. My concern would be that the delivery is completely different than the pump right? It would be a gradual amount of insulin going in all day and then what you give at a meal versus a shot several times a day. Whatever you do, don't forget to take it off when you go into the water! We were in St. John 3 years ago and for the first time ever my husband forget and totally ruined his pump. We had to go to the pharmacy, they had to call his doctor for the prescription. Not a fun day. I've been doing carb counting with shots for about 18 years. In many ways it is not much different than the pump. You take one shot of long lasting insulin which lasts for about 24 hours (the gradual thing from the pump) and then take shots at meals like when you bolus on the pump. I figured I would bring shots and bith insulins either way, just as a back up. My pump is actually waterproof. It's one of the reasons I took the leap in getting on it. I asked about salt water and they said that was fine too. I have yet to wear it in the water and just disconnect right now (just how do I hold onto it in the shower lol) Still, being out of the country etc it makes me nervous, especially since I have difficulties with keeping the pump itself from falling from my pocket, coming unclipped from my bra or pants etc. So I know some of this is just nerves. One thing I like about shots is how much less room it takes to store the stuff. A few,shots, my tester and insulin. Now I have the pump, 2 packages of things to connect the pump to me, the setter, the sensors, transmitter, another setter etc. This also makes me wonder about doing the shots while gone. |
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Post by pattyraindrops on Dec 10, 2017 7:02:28 GMT
I have been on the pump and glucose sensors for 10+ years and have done many tropical vacations. The sensor isn't a problem in the water - but I put IV3000 tape over mine so there is less chance of it dislodging (especially in water). The pump is not waterproof but your canulas come with those extra little clips and they go over the connection point when you're in the water. I don't really swim a whole ton, so I don't use them and the non-waterproofness doesn't bother me. For exercise, I run or walk but I always wear my pump. I have learned to not dose for breakfast if I'm heading to run right after so I don't crash! I always take a couple of extra sensors and canulas in case of failure - which does happen! Talk with your endo or call your supplier (mine is Medtronic) and they can answer specific questions. Your supplier wants you to keep buying, so they should be interested in helping! Good luck and have fun! My pump is Medtronic's new 670. They just happened to release it at the same time I was debating on switching over. You're right that I should probably call Medtronic. They were so overwhelmed at first (they had 40,000 orders very quickly). So there was some of that going on. Then I really struggled when I first got on with and actually debated on getting off it till the CGM was ready or even getting off it completely. When I finally realized it was bringing back memories of being on bedrest with tubing attached to me for preeclampsia then things got much better. Thanks. Where do you attach your pump when you run? |
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smartypants71
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Post by smartypants71 on Dec 10, 2017 18:29:32 GMT
For swimming, i wear my pump and dexcom in the water. For things like snorkeling I take my pump off and leave dexcom on. I’ll either use tegaderm tape or a pump peelz. For regular exercise, I don’t disconnect. I zip my pump up in my tights and wear my Apple Watch to see my dexcom readings.
I would suggest bringing a loaner pump if you go out of the country. I use a TSlim pump and the provide a free loaner. I’m sure Medtronic has a similar program
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pridemom
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Post by pridemom on Dec 10, 2017 20:38:54 GMT
I've had my pump since August. Just got my glucose sensors (behind on production). If you have been on vacation where you had a lot of time in the water, what have you done? My pump and sensors are good in the water (unless under feet for more than 30 min). So technically there shouldnt be a problem. But there are a lot of little things that make me wonder if I wouldn't rather just go with shots while I am in Grenada. Things like I haven't figured out where to put it where it stays while doing exercise more than walking. Trying to do yoga I have it coming off where ever I put it. I finally just connected while doing yoga. Then I had my first time where the site went bad and my sugar went so very high. I was so sick and close to going into the hospital before I got it to come back down. Hopefully with the sensor that won't happen again. Then I think about getting in and out of thevocean, water falls pools etc and wonder just how much is too much. Then the amount of equipment! So if you have gone on tropical vacations did you continue on your pump out did you temporarily go back to shots? Would you change what you did? My daughter had a friend on swim team with T1D and a pump. She swam two hours a day at practice. Does the manufacturer have info on their site? |
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Post by pattyraindrops on Dec 10, 2017 21:59:52 GMT
For swimming, i wear my pump and dexcom in the water. For things like snorkeling I take my pump off and leave dexcom on. I’ll either use tegaderm tape or a pump peelz. For regular exercise, I don’t disconnect. I zip my pump up in my tights and wear my Apple Watch to see my dexcom readings. I would suggest bringing a loaner pump if you go out of the country. I use a TSlim pump and the provide a free loaner. I’m sure Medtronic has a similar program Do you mean an extra pump or the loaner as a replacement? If as a replacement, why do you reccomend doing that? |
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smartypants71
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Post by smartypants71 on Dec 11, 2017 1:03:31 GMT
For swimming, i wear my pump and dexcom in the water. For things like snorkeling I take my pump off and leave dexcom on. I’ll either use tegaderm tape or a pump peelz. For regular exercise, I don’t disconnect. I zip my pump up in my tights and wear my Apple Watch to see my dexcom readings. I would suggest bringing a loaner pump if you go out of the country. I use a TSlim pump and the provide a free loaner. I’m sure Medtronic has a similar program Do you mean an extra pump or the loaner as a replacement? If as a replacement, why do you reccomend doing that? A loaner as a spare. Just in case something goes wrong with your pump, you’ll have a backup |
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Post by pattyraindrops on Dec 11, 2017 13:22:33 GMT
Thanks! That's good to know. I'll have to ask.
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Post by tkdmom on Dec 13, 2017 0:55:39 GMT
Call medtronic they are very good about giving advice. Find out if they have a supplier in Grenada if needed. Make sure you have your back up insulin and syringes. There are a lot of support boards where people discuss where and how to wear their pump during various activities
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Post by mellyw on Dec 13, 2017 4:49:03 GMT
Thanks! That's good to know. I'll have to ask. Medtronic does indeed do a loaner for overseas trips. My DD is a Type 1, been on Medtronic pumps for well over 10 years and has used the loaner program before. OP, I hope you are enjoying the pump. My DD was still young when she switched, but it really made a difference for her. |
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