Type 1 Rollercoasters and Diabetes

I don't think you'll know about your BS until you get there. Even if it goes slightly high, all the walking about might counteract that.

I can't comment on the Omnipod or Libre as I have neither, but I'll tag @catapillar and @noblehead

Can't say for sure about the Libre but pump should be fine, just make sure the PDM is in a safe and secure place where it won't fall from your belongings.

I'd say the adrenaline rush is more likely to cause a spike in bg rather than a low, but just test before and afterwards just to be sure so you can act, enjoy your day

Usually adrenelin sends blood sugar up, it's counter regulatory to insulin. There could always be a strange response where roller coasters send you low, or walking round Blackpool does. So you'll just have to see what happens and deal with it on the day. If it does send you up correct very cautiously - query the PDM corrections - because as soon as you are back on solid ground the adrenalin can disappear and there might be no reason to correct.

I've not seen anything about pods and roller coasters. I'm sure it'll be fine. Maybe just try to stick it somewhere it's not likely to be got by the seat harnesses.

I don't use the libre, but that'll probably be fine too. Maybe have a quick check on the Abbott site.

She got ya both!!

@Eireannn , yeah rollercoasters are a problem but if you ever decide to go speargun hunting, watch out for the spikes:

Eireannn said:

I'm also concerned about my Omnipod and Libre

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I don't know how playing golf and swimming compare to roller coasters or indeed a hyperbaric chamber (compression chamber, equivalent of 10m under the sea), but my Libre seems OK with that.

I find that all the walking around in the crisp Blackpool air tends to make me lower rather than higher.

There are sometime brief excitement spikes on the ride and nearing the front of the queue but they tend to be quite hollow highs and the walking knocks them on the head.

For me, a day to Blackpool pleasure beach would need a 10% basal reduction for that day but everyone is different.

The Libre and Omnipod should be fine, just be careful about knocking your pod getting on/off the rides and where any belts and buckles go for the restraints. Because you've got the Libre and the Omnipod I think you'll do a grand job, just keep a close eye on things and adjust when necessary. At least if you go low you can have some candy floss!

Have a lovely time!

I've had a roller coaster life for decades 40mg/dl-300mg/dl and back sometimes 2-3 x/d. , Much less now w/ CGM and not working. A1c's always 6-6.5. MD's told me these rapid and wide fluctuations are where many long term complications come from. Has anyone heard this or seen any stat's on it? They really beat me up when they happen.