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Pump at waterpark

MushyPeaBrain

MushyPeaBrain

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
I'm on holiday in Spain and tomorrow we will be going to a waterpark. I'm not a big swimmer and usually disconnect for max of an hour and then reconnect. What would others do at a waterpark please? We will be eating there too as lunch is included.

I do have an animas vibe but two friends with vibes went swimming on holiday and their pumps broke so bit nervous about trusting it. Animas quality isn't what it used to be!
 
I'd try to find if there is some sort of locker that I could leave my pump in (and get at between sessions and before lunch) I've done that when I've been to a spa, putting it back on when I needed to .
Otherwise, I would have thought it's a bit like being at the beach with someone having to keep an eye on things whilst others are in the water.
Do you have a holiday rep with you ?If so talk to them about facilities at the venue .
 
What about leaving the pump in your hotel room and using insulin pen to get you over the time at the waterpark.
 
Yes lockers would be a good idea and I could bolus every 45 minutes or so I guess. I did consider using a pen but I worry about my blood sugars getting out of control and also the pen in the heat or getting lost etc. I have to do a set change tomorrow before dinner so would like to try and keep BG stable before it. First set change of holiday failed when I hit a vein so hoping second one goes better!
 
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