Re: [IPp] A change of subject-- wearing pumps during sports
Hi Mary,
My son often goes high when he plays basketball, but he really hates to keep
the pump on. He usually boluses enough to cover a correction of 100 points
right before he disconnects ( if his bg is in the 140-180 range). This has
worked well for him. I would ask your son to try bolusing upfront at least
enough to cover the basal he'll be missing while he's disconnected and
adjust from there. Still, testing is a must if you can convince your son of
that. I usually put a few individually packaged WetOnes in with his meter
so he can clean his hands. If getting gloves off are a pain, could he do
forearm testing? Sorry, I'm ignorant of what kind of protective gear
lacrosse players wear. After basketball we usually have to reduce basals
for at least 12 hours. Hope you find a solution soon!
Marisa
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Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: [IPp] A change of subject-- wearing pumps during sports
> Hi all,
>
> Dan has been coming home from lacrosse with such bad highs we're
> considering
> having him try to wear the pump during games and practice, just tuning
> down
> the basal rate. I have wanted him to test and correct at least partially
> halfway through the session, or at least do a little bolus for missed
> basal,
> but
> he insists this is very hard to do-- he's dirty, has gloves, helmet and
> pads
> on, etc. So maybe staying attached is the best thing. He is afraid that
> if
> he falls on the pump he'll hurt himself. I know the pump will be
> vulnerable
> since he broke it once playing baseball. I heard a speaker once who
> recommended leaving it on and had instructions for how to wrap it etc. I
> will
> have
> to look for my notes. I think he said put it under an ace bandage on the
> thigh but I'll have to double check. I'm wondering if anyone has a child
> who
> wears the pump during contact sports and how you physically protect the
> pump
> and
> your child and how you adjust his or her rates during the exercise.
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
> Mary
> Mom of Dan, 15 (dx 4-01, pumping since 5-03), Chris, 23, Carrie, 19, and
> guardian of Mike, 19.
.
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