Insulin Pump
To shower, bathe, and swim with the insulin pump:
Disconnect the infusion set from the insulin pump and remove the insulin pump. The insulin pump is not watertight.
Once out of the water, put the insulin pump back on and reconnect the infusion set.
Check your infusion set tape to make sure it is not damaged.
Talk with your healthcare provider to establish a plan for diabetes management while you are disconnected from your insulin pump if you plan to remove it regularly for swimming or other activities.
If you accidentally submerge your pump in water, dry it quickly using a soft, clean towel and verify that it is working properly by selecting Selftest from the insulin pump’s Utilities Menu. If you believe that water has entered your insulin pump or you observe any other possible insulin pump malfunction, check your blood glucose (BG), treat high blood glucose (if necessary) with an injection, and contact our 24-Hour HelpLine at 1.800.646.4633 for further assistance. Symptoms of high BG include fatigue, excessive thirst, and nausea. You should always contact your healthcare provider if you experience excessively high or low blood glucose levels, or if you have any questions about your care.
CGM Transmitter
The MiniLink® REAL-Time Transmitter is waterproof when connected with a glucose sensor. After the transmitter and sensor are connected, they form a watertight seal to a depth of 8 feet (2.4 meters) for up to 30 minutes. You can shower and swim without removing them. Avoid taking hot baths as this may significantly reduce the sensor’s life.
To participate in water activities, you can easily disconnect from your insulin pump while keeping your CGM transmitter on (with a glucose sensor connected).
The MiniLink transmitter holds 40 minutes worth of memory, so even though your system may become “out of range” (separated by a distance of more than 6 feet) CGM data can be repopulated in the insulin pump when the transmitter and insulin pump are back in range. If your system is out of range for longer than 40 minutes, be aware when you upload your device data to CareLink® Personal that there will be a “data gap” with missing information during this period of time.
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