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Traci Wood
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  • Hoover, AL
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Hi Traci, I hope this will help! Definately have him disconnect prior to any rides, especially the fast water slides. We usually have my son test his blood sugar every 1 to 1 1/2 hours. If he's running low we dont have him reconnect because with ...
May 7
I would be interested to know also with summer coming and being out playing in the water and swimming. I am not sure. I know our pump educator said sometimes when people know they are going to the beach or places where they may want to be disconne...
April 30
not sure about the water park w/o knowing if the pump is water proof. my daughter just started on the pump and our trainer warned that we should disconnect if she is going on roller coasters etc at amusement parks as the force of up/down, spinnin...
April 23
i think five hours is too long to go without any insulin, basal or bolus. seing as how the ping is waterproof its should be alright to wear it. or switch to injections that day, but if he is going to disconnect form it i would never feel comfortab...
April 23
Thank you, Traicy. Hearing from other people not only helps with ideas, but it also helps to calm some of my fears.
April 23
If he's going to be checking his bg every hr - 2 hrs at the latest, then I would think that if his bg is in range then can stay disconnected as long as he keeps checking. I mean, regularly he'd need that basal but if he's active at the water park ...
April 23
Traci Wood added a discussion to the group parents of kids with Type 1
My 15 year old son is going on a 4 day band trip. One of the days will be spent at a water park. We have read that it is best to disconnect his pump b/c it could easily fall off on water slides,etc. I've read in the pump manual that you can discon...
April 23
Traci Wood added a discussion to the group Animas Insulin Pump Users
My 15 year old son is going on a 4 day band trip. One of the days will be spent at a water park. We have read that it is best to disconnect because the pump could easily fall off on water slides,etc. I've read in the pump manual that you can disco...
April 23

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Hometown (where you come from):
Birmingham , AL.
Do you have diabetes?
I have a relative/friend with diabetes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
JDRF
I was searching for a forum where I could find support from others who have children with type 1 diabetes.
What do you do for a living?
Librarian

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At 3:20pm on March 18, 2009, Karen Doering said…
I am part of the Welcome Committee and was just checking in on you to make sure you are aware of all that TuDiabetes has to offer. We would love to hear from you so here is a helpful link where you can read about all the things you can do in the community.

http://tudiabetes.com/notes/New_Member_Guide;
At 9:34pm on January 26, 2009, Jaimie Hernandez said…

At 6:37pm on January 25, 2009, Scott Strumello said…
Welcome to the TuDiabetes community, Traci!!
At 9:19am on January 25, 2009, debb said…
hi traci, you have definitely found the right place. check out forums at the top of your page and also groups. in groups you will find what you are looking for. hope to see you in our discussions. welcome to TuD.
 
 

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