Theme Parks and Pumps

[relyt]

Next week I might go to epcot with my family for my birthday. But I am a first time pumper on the ping pump for only a couple of months now and I wonder how walking around a park all day will effect my blood sugars.

should i set it so i only get 50-75% of my basal?

I wonder this because on lantus I did drop from walking around busch gardens all day.

Any other tips on going to parks w/ pump, please tell me.

[Joeprep4820]

I'd lower it by 75% basing my thought on prior experience. Another idea would be to drink something sweet or take a snack for the day, and/or don't take your full bolus when you eat lunch, or a combo of all these things.

[MoCoke]

Read your Owner's Manual about Amusement Parks and specific rides you can't go on with the pump. I seem to remember something about rides that use magnets for propulsion or braking are big no-no's

[Subby]

There was a warning here about pumps and certain rides: http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/37133-pump-question.html#post428851 I have no idea how reliable the information is. You might like to check with your pump company or pump rep.

[Joeprep4820]

This may give an idea of what rides for which it should be taken off:

What rides at WDW use magnetic forces? - The DIS Discussion Forums - DISboards.com (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1342313)

[Sneezer]

Before you go you should test your response to extended periods of walking. I use the Animas 2020 and find that all day walking - I set a temporary basal reate that is 20% less and I check my BG at least every 2 hours, bolus normally for my meals - works fine for me.