Comments on: Tape adhesion in wet situations http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/ Blog for the diabetics who use an insulin pump to control diabetes Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:29:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: patience_15 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25803 patience_15 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:24:09 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25803 << But you might do what I suggested to Judy; put it in the sink for awhile and see that it doesn't leak! >> Thanks David. Sounds like a good idea. Chrissy << But you might do what I suggested to Judy; put it in the sink for awhile
and see that it doesn’t leak!
>>

Thanks David. Sounds like a good idea. Chrissy

]]> By: Olin Ok http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25802 Olin Ok Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:40:21 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25802 Chrissy, Not much; just a covering film will do. But you might do what I suggested to Judy; put it in the sink for awhile and see that it doesn't leak! David Chrissy,
Not much; just a covering film will do. But you might do what I suggested to
Judy; put it in the sink for awhile and see that it doesn’t leak!

David

]]> By: patience_15 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25801 patience_15 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:08:48 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25801 << Yes the Vaseline is absolutely necessary, or it will leak for sure! Bulky, yes, but I got used to it rather fast. >> Hey David....Maybe I didnt use enough? Do you have to use alot? How can you know for sure it wont leak? Chrissy << Yes the Vaseline is absolutely necessary, or it will leak for sure!

Bulky, yes, but I got used to it rather fast.
>>

Hey David….Maybe I didnt use enough? Do you have to use alot? How can you
know for sure it wont leak? Chrissy

]]> By: Olin Ok http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25799 Olin Ok Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:01:58 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25799 Judy, One more thought...you might, after putting the pump in the box (or even try this empty), put it in the sink for awhile and watch for leaks. With the Vaseline, I doubt it will. David Judy,
One more thought…you might, after putting the pump in the box (or even try
this empty), put it in the sink for awhile and watch for leaks. With the
Vaseline, I doubt it will.

David

]]> By: Olin Ok http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25798 Olin Ok Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:54:18 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25798 Judy, I forgot to mention that the strap that came with the waterproof case worked well after adjusting it properly. When this is done, there seemed to be no excess strain on the tubing, and that kept it from pulling loose. As far as a backup method is concerned, I have had good success by using Lente twice a day for the basal, and dividing the two doses to roughly approximate the pump basal rate. Then use Humilog exactly as you would do with the pump. This worked fine for me. David Judy,
I forgot to mention that the strap that came with the waterproof case worked
well after adjusting it properly. When this is done, there seemed to be no
excess strain on the tubing, and that kept it from pulling loose.

As far as a backup method is concerned, I have had good success by using Lente
twice a day for the basal, and dividing the two doses to roughly approximate the
pump basal rate. Then use Humilog exactly as you would do with the pump.
This worked fine for me.

David

]]> By: francesco11 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25796 francesco11 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:31:32 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25796 Thanks, David for your input. I wondered if maybe having my bathing suit covering the tape and keeping it damp made it come loose. I'll try it again and see if it holds better this time. I have been a little scared to use the pump with the waterproof case as they say it might leak. If it does, then I need to know how to get a replacement quickly and to keep my BS in good control with mixed insulin again...I have a few things to get cleared up with my Dr. about alternative injections should the pump fail. Thanks for the support. It helps to have access to people who are going thru or have gone thru the same things I have. This is a great resource! Judy Thanks, David for your input. I wondered if maybe having my bathing
suit covering the tape and keeping it damp made it come loose. I’ll
try it again and see if it holds better this time. I have been a
little scared to use the pump with the waterproof case as they say it
might leak. If it does, then I need to know how to get a replacement
quickly and to keep my BS in good control with mixed insulin
again…I have a few things to get cleared up with my Dr. about
alternative injections should the pump fail.
Thanks for the support. It helps to have access to people who are
going thru or have gone thru the same things I have. This is a great
resource!
Judy

]]> By: Olin Ok http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25793 Olin Ok Sat, 14 Apr 2007 18:52:53 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25793 Chrissy, Yes the Vaseline is absolutely necessary, or it will leak for sure! Bulky, yes, but I got used to it rather fast. David Chrissy,

Yes the Vaseline is absolutely necessary, or it will leak for sure!

Bulky, yes, but I got used to it rather fast.

David

]]> By: patience_15 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25792 patience_15 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:21:20 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25792 << I also used the Minimed sport guard box, and it also worked fine. A little bulky, but once you get used to it, no problem at all. It didn't leak, and with the strap provided stayed out of the way most of the time. >> David, I tried the sportsguard and didnt like it. Mine leaked!!! I sent it back and got another one and I cant remember if it leaked or not. It just scared me so I never tried again. Also it is VERY bulky to me. But maybe I should give it another try. I dont know. I do hate the thought of taking my pump off which I have but then Im paranoid about my BGs. Did you have to use Vaseline on it to seal it? I know thats what they tell you to do. I guess since the time it leaked and I saw water in the box I havent been able to <!--more--> enjoy being in the water w/it cause Im scared it will leak again. Maybe Im over reacting. Im glad you had good luck w/it. Chrissy << I also used the Minimed sport guard box, and it also worked fine. A
little bulky, but once you get used to it, no problem at all. It
didn’t leak, and with the strap provided stayed out of the way most of
the time.
>>

David,

I tried the sportsguard and didnt like it. Mine leaked!!! I sent it back
and got another one and I cant remember if it leaked or not. It just scared
me so I never tried again. Also it is VERY bulky to me. But maybe I should
give it another try. I dont know. I do hate the thought of taking my pump
off which I have but then Im paranoid about my BGs. Did you have to use
Vaseline on it to seal it? I know thats what they tell you to do. I guess
since the time it leaked and I saw water in the box I havent been able to

enjoy being in the water w/it cause Im scared it will leak again. Maybe Im
over reacting. Im glad you had good luck w/it. Chrissy

]]> By: Olin Ok http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25791 Olin Ok Sat, 14 Apr 2007 02:37:32 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/04/13/tape-adhesion-in-wet-situations/#comment-25791 Judy,\ I have only had one experience using the pump in the water; it was on a skin diving trip where I was in the ocean almost all day. I use the polyskin adhesive and it stayed in place all day without any problems. I also used the Minimed sport guard box, and it also worked fine. A little bulky, but once you get used to it, no problem at all. It didn't leak, and with the strap provided stayed out of the way most of the time. As far as removing the pump and returning hourly for a boost, that seems ok to me, but a bit of a pain; lots of wasted time every hour, it would seem... David Judy,\
I have only had one experience using the pump in the water; it was on a
skin diving trip where I was in the ocean almost all day. I use the
polyskin adhesive and it stayed in place all day without any problems.
I also used the Minimed sport guard box, and it also worked fine. A
little bulky, but once you get used to it, no problem at all. It
didn’t leak, and with the strap provided stayed out of the way most of
the time.

As far as removing the pump and returning hourly for a boost, that seems
ok to me, but a bit of a pain; lots of wasted time every hour, it would
seem…

David

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