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Wearing pump during exercise

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Emck

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Does anyone have any recommendations for how to wear a pump (tandem x2 or other non-pod pumps) during exercise?

During the day I just pop my pump
Into my bra which seems to be the handiest option. It doesn’t snag on door handles, it doesn’t drop out of my pocket etc.

I have tried wearing it in my sports bra but during jumping type HIIT exercises it can come loose and during yoga & Pilates it can also fall out.

I’m tempted to remove it during exercise (I tend to do 45mins per workout) but if anyone has handy tips on where else to put it I’d love to hear your advice!
 
I use a chest or arm elastic strap with pocket for pump.
 
I find the belts from hid-in work well with my Medtronic pump and you can position them to suit you.
 
I found a pump belt restrictive if I tightened it and didn't hold the pump in place if it was loser.
The best option I found was the clip it to my leggings but had to move it depending upon the exercise. For most cardio, it was ok clipped in place. But for weights and stretching, I often had to move it around. The clip was easy to move.
For cardio exercise, I was happy to remove it most of the time because I would reduce or suspend the basal to avoid a hypo. However, other exercise such as climbing caused my levels to rise.
 
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