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If the activity is
Do This
Swimming
Disconnect the pump and remove it from your body.
a.
Decide how long you will be off the pump.
b.
If off the pump for
Then
1 hour or less
Follow the directions for Bathing or Showering.
More than 1 hour
While off the pump, you may need to take injections of
insulin with a syringe or reconnect to bolus during your
time away.
It is important to get specific instructions from your
healthcare professional.
Use an alternate insulin therapy method according to
recommendations from your healthcare professional.
Engaging in Sexual Activity
Note:
Removing your pump is optional. If you decide to remove your pump, follow
these directions:
Disconnect and remove the pump from the infusion site.
a.
Reminder:
Follow your healthcare professional’s instructions for how long you can
be off the pump without any insulin replacement.
Keep your pump running and remember to reconnect your pump when you
b.
finish the activity, before you fall asleep.
Note:
Stopping the pump could cause insulin to retract into the tubing, and
problems with delivery.
Receiving Medical
Treatment or Care
Talk with your healthcare professional about whether or NOT you should use your
pump during outpatient procedures, hospitalizations, surgeries, or emergency
room visits.
WARNING:
Do
NOT
take your pump into a MRI, X-ray, CAT scan or ultrasound
equipment procedure room. You
MUST
disconnect your pump and store it away
from the machines. Do
NOT
bring the companion or pump into the procedure room
at anytime.
If the activity is
Do This
Traveling
Remember these key points when traveling with your companion and pump:
Topic
Key Points
Different Time Zone
Manually change your pump time and date to match
the time zone you are in so your basal doses are
delivered at the correct time.
Note:
Time zone changes also affect your meal, snack
schedule, and actual amount of insulin delivered
in a day. When planning a trip that involves time
zone changes you should talk with your healthcare
professional about how to best handle this issue.
Changes in Daily
Routine and Sleep
Patterns and/or Shift
Work
Talk with your healthcare professional about how to
best handle these changes.
Travel by Air
Before and after flights:
Turn RF Off/On (refer to
•
Section 6.9).
During flights:
Prevent dehydration by keeping bottled water with
•
you and drinking frequently.
Carry snacks and treatment for a low blood glucose
•
in case of delays.
Check your blood glucose level frequently accord-
•
ing to your healthcare professional’s instructions.
Other Important
Considerations
Have your healthcare professional supply you with
•
a prescription for insulin and the name of a doctor
in the area of your travels.
Always carry your daily kit of supplies that will help
•
you prevent emergencies, and keep with you at all
times. (see Section 4.3 Carry a Daily Kit). Be sure
to bring extra pump-related supplies with you,
NOT in checked luggage.
Section 4: Integrating the System into Everyday Life
4.1 Daily Living
Section 4: Integrating the System into Everyday Life
4.2 Perform Daily Checks
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