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<blockquote data-quote="Marie 2" data-source="post: 2212168" data-attributes="member: 475037"><p>Hi! Yes I love snorkeling, but it does take some extra preparation. First I am lucky as I have a Dexcom and an Omnipod, unfortunately you don't get to read your numbers when you are in the water.</p><p></p><p>This has worked well for me, but we are all different so be prepared for that.</p><p></p><p>First I have a tendency to start out with a higher Bg level just to be safe for me, so I boost my Bg level 2-3 points so I have wiggle room!</p><p></p><p>I do a temp basal reduction of 50% for a two hour time period a half hour before I go snorkeling for an hour. I had read somewhere a basal reduction is better than a suspend to stop the rebound high afterwards. This has worked really well for me. Every once in a while about 3 hours later I will start to drop so watch for that. Make sure you have a fast acting snack and a more substantial snack for the hours after.</p><p></p><p>I was looking for the solution to long term constant snorkeling though and like the idea of having some insulin available to utilize energy better and not have rebound highs. If you are not used to the energy used for snorkeling I would be tempted to go with a higher reduction in a temp basal, or suspend basal or maybe even starting the suspend/reduction a little earlier than the half hour. Also my snorkeling generally is easy for me, I will burn through glucose faster if it is rougher waters and takes more effort.</p><p></p><p>I also carry hypo candy in a waterproof container out with me just in case. I have never had to use it, but I feel much safer having it with me. Personally I would ask the "monitors" to keep an eye out for you just in case. They usually take tour groups out to milder water areas, but that does depend!! Some of the best and "funnest" snorkeling has been in the middle of the ocean in half craters or off a glass bottom boat in some protected areas!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marie 2, post: 2212168, member: 475037"] Hi! Yes I love snorkeling, but it does take some extra preparation. First I am lucky as I have a Dexcom and an Omnipod, unfortunately you don't get to read your numbers when you are in the water. This has worked well for me, but we are all different so be prepared for that. First I have a tendency to start out with a higher Bg level just to be safe for me, so I boost my Bg level 2-3 points so I have wiggle room! I do a temp basal reduction of 50% for a two hour time period a half hour before I go snorkeling for an hour. I had read somewhere a basal reduction is better than a suspend to stop the rebound high afterwards. This has worked really well for me. Every once in a while about 3 hours later I will start to drop so watch for that. Make sure you have a fast acting snack and a more substantial snack for the hours after. I was looking for the solution to long term constant snorkeling though and like the idea of having some insulin available to utilize energy better and not have rebound highs. If you are not used to the energy used for snorkeling I would be tempted to go with a higher reduction in a temp basal, or suspend basal or maybe even starting the suspend/reduction a little earlier than the half hour. Also my snorkeling generally is easy for me, I will burn through glucose faster if it is rougher waters and takes more effort. I also carry hypo candy in a waterproof container out with me just in case. I have never had to use it, but I feel much safer having it with me. Personally I would ask the "monitors" to keep an eye out for you just in case. They usually take tour groups out to milder water areas, but that does depend!! Some of the best and "funnest" snorkeling has been in the middle of the ocean in half craters or off a glass bottom boat in some protected areas!!! [/QUOTE]
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