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Saddle hunting with insulin pump

Buck619

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So for any guys that saddle hunt with an insulin pump and monitor, how do you prevent issues such as pulling out the sensor or insertion end of the pump. I learned awhile ago to keep the pump in my pocket rather than on my belt clip. But today the saddle when I twisted to one side, knocked the sensor out on my side. Also after a few hours it kept rubbing against my insertion which caused concern that about it pulling it out. What have you guys learned on how to make sure there are no issues. I usually carry extra insertion parts incase but was wondering how to prevent a problem.

Thank in advance.


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I feel your pain cause my wife is type 1 and goes through similar issues in life. The pump is going to be hard but just fool around if you can find a setup that affects it the least. Maybe have something to clip in on on the bridge while you are hanging and have the tube as center on your body as you can. My wife almost always uses her sensor in the arm now even though it’s not approved it works better there. Good luck!
 
I hunted all fall with Free Style Libre II sensors. No issues. They were inserted in the back of my arm. I now am using Dexcom6 sensors in my right side stomach. I insert them fairly high and in the front. Don't think they will be a problem with my saddle. I don't use a pump but I assume the same injection criterior applies to a pump. No closser than 3 inches to sensor. I would have my pump on the opposite side from my sensor I would tape down the pump or wear it attached to a lanyard around my neck up against my skin the tubing would be tapped down. Wearing it under your base layer will do two things 1. Protect the pump from being pushed or pulled. 2. Keep it warm during colder outings. I am wearing my Dexcom6 with and additional protective adheasive over the sensor base. I use my phone as my monitor. I have it on vibrate for the alarms.
 
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