buckedoff96
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Hi all
Ok I understand the challenges of diving while on insulin pump therapy. It's a challenge. I've often considered a case for an MP3 player. I've seen them made for diving. I'm not so sure of it since I'm a bit cautious about destroying my pump.
As far as the needle, I've never had an issue with it coming out while I' dive. I normally have a 7mm wet suit on. A dry suit would help but anytime I'm active I suspend the pump anyway. No need to wear a pump while I dive. I do carry an insulin pen with me just for back up. I also found liquid glucose packets that stay in my BCD pocket for back up underwater.
I test alot on dive days (usually about 20-30 times per dive day). I can't speak for the monitor but would water proof tape work? It could be that you may just have to take off the monitor and use a normal glucometer while diving.
I've been working with some disabled Soldiers, after seeing guys with one arm dive I don't even consider diabetes a disability anymore.
Ok I understand the challenges of diving while on insulin pump therapy. It's a challenge. I've often considered a case for an MP3 player. I've seen them made for diving. I'm not so sure of it since I'm a bit cautious about destroying my pump.
As far as the needle, I've never had an issue with it coming out while I' dive. I normally have a 7mm wet suit on. A dry suit would help but anytime I'm active I suspend the pump anyway. No need to wear a pump while I dive. I do carry an insulin pen with me just for back up. I also found liquid glucose packets that stay in my BCD pocket for back up underwater.
I test alot on dive days (usually about 20-30 times per dive day). I can't speak for the monitor but would water proof tape work? It could be that you may just have to take off the monitor and use a normal glucometer while diving.
I've been working with some disabled Soldiers, after seeing guys with one arm dive I don't even consider diabetes a disability anymore.