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Chapter 17 Lifestyle Issues
Exercise and Sports
There are many options for wearing your pump during exercise and sports activities. During
“low-contact” sport activities, such as walking, biking or aerobics, the pump can be clipped
to the waistband, or for added security, placed in a “sport case.” During “contact” sports
such as baseball, basketball or hockey, the pump can be disconnected for up to one hour.
Always follow your healthcare team’s individual guidelines when disconnecting your pump
because you may need to compensate for missed basal insulin. Before and after you
disconnect for any length of time, remember to check your blood glucose levels.
Swimming
Your 2020 is tested for immersion in water to a depth of 12 feet for 24 hours under normal
swimming conditions. You should not wear your pump while scuba diving or when using
high diving boards.
Your pump should not be taken into hot tubs, as the extreme temperature can adversely
affect insulin quality.
If your pump has been dropped, examine it carefully for cracks or signs of damage. If the
back label of the pump is not securely affixed or if you suspect your pump may have been
damaged or otherwise had its waterproof integrity compromised, do not use in water. Call
our 24/7 Pump Support Department at 1-877-767-7373. (Outside the US & Canada, call your
local Animas distributor.)
Traveling
With an insulin pump, traveling becomes less complicated and more enjoyable. However,
traveling still requires preparation. Remember to order your pump supplies in advance and
pack the following items:
• A letter from your physician that explains the necessity of carrying insulin supplies
and wearing an insulin pump
• A prescription for insulin, both rapid-acting for your pump and the type
recommended by your healthcare team in case you need to take insulin by injection
(Remember, the pump is designed and calibrated to use U100 concentration insulin
only. Use of any insulin with lesser or greater concentration can result in serious
injury or death.)
• Emergency supplies listed in Chapter 1
• Accessible snacks
• Bottled water to prevent dehydration while flying. (Remember to check your blood
glucose frequently to distinguish between high blood sugar dehydration and normal
flight dehydration.)
• The name of a referral physician at your final destination in case of an emergency
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