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Permalink Reply by Lou A on May 9, 2012 at 6:02pm

Hi

There are several waterproof pump cases on the market. One of the best is "Aquapac pump case". Check on eBay for 65.00. Works great and not to costly. I kayak and get very wet all the time and never have a problem.

Have fun and use sunscreen :).

Permalink Reply by Heather on May 19, 2012 at 4:52pm

Hi Kim, I struggled with this too while on my honeymoon in Hawaii. I would take a small bolus before I disconnected to go in the water. If I knew I would be out for 1 hr, 2hrs or whatnot I would bolus just about what my basal amount would be for that time. It worked pretty well for me, not perfect but I didnt have any terrible highs even after being off my pump for over 3 hrs. Best of luck with figuring out what works for you! Share with us how it went and what you used!

Permalink Reply by Samantha RIley on May 21, 2012 at 10:12am

Happy to see this posted because I was just wondering the same thing. I just switched from Omniod to MM...I definitely love my MM, but with the tube I have the water issue too. I haven't experimented with injecting my basals, I'm afraid I would also be battling the rollercaster of high's/lows. Going to look into the aquapac, althouh that does scare me if it didn't work and the pump broke. Don't think ins covers water damage?

Permalink Reply by David C Weisberg on May 29, 2012 at 4:27pm

Last time I went snorkeling, I left my pump suspended on tne dive boat for two hours with no problem. I find snorkeling so relaxing, that my blood sugar seems to stay lower than usual. However, I was wearing my sensor and transmitter, covered with IV 1000 patch. The patch fell off in the water and I almost lost my transmitter. Make sure that transmitter is taped down with waterproof tape.

Permalink Reply by Kate's Mom on May 29, 2012 at 4:30pm

Funny you should ask! We are planning a trip to the Bahamas and will be staying at a resort with water park etc. My T1 daughter wants to do everything and I am trying to figure out how to manage it all. First, we will go CGM free part of the trip so she can swim with dolphins etc. I'm bringing Lantus and flex pen novolog for backup...but will try to keep her on her pump as much as possible. Sure wish MM had a tubeless patch pump...I'm told it is in the works...someday! I'd like to know of a water proof pouch! Would be handy while floating on a "lazy river" so we can reconnect her to her pump at the end. I just went and ordered an Aquapac case...should be here on Thursday. I'll test it and let you know.

Permalink Reply by Cher on May 29, 2012 at 4:46pm

Hi
I also was an omnipod user and just switched to MM. I will be going to the pool tomorrow and very concerned about swimming and being off the pump. I have no idea what I should bolus before going in the water. I'll let ya know how it goes
Cheryl

Permalink Reply by Sweet Lady on June 11, 2012 at 5:58pm

After many years of shots, I got my first pump about 10 years ago. I ruined 3 of them on vacations before I made the decision not to wear a pump in water. Instead, I bring a small ice pack to put in my beach bag. Then I remove the pump and put it into a baggie and place it beside the ice pack. Then I feel safe swimming and having fun. The only thing that makes me nervous is wondering if someone will try to steal it at the beach so I keep an eye on the bag. I don't worry about high blood sugars because any form of exercise makes me low. So if I keep the pump off for a couple of hours, I actually benefit. Hope this helps!