[Diabetes-Talk] re question for those with cgm and wnating ot swim

[Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter]

Honestly, my husband and I just explore a pool like we do any other place.
As for my pump, I remove it while swimming. I swim laps for exercise, and
will be in the pool for up to an hour or longer at times. I've been told to
to take a unit of insulin for every hour the pump is off. Depending on what
my numbers are, I may or may not do this.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question for those with cgm and wnating ot swim

Hello to those who have CGM and pump devices, I was just wondering how do
you go about it  when wanting to  take  a swim in the pool. I have not swam
in years and will be moving into a nnew house which has an Olympic size pool
in the backyard . My fears are going to be getting in the  pool and swimming
for the first time.  Who has done this and how to approach this. I know I
will be lucky at first but I need to calm those nervous fears as well. There
will be always some one sighted in the family in the ppool at all times with
me   as well initially  till I get used to my new surroundings .   Just
wondering are there  tricks  that people who are blind or low vision use
when swimming in a pool like the situation that I will be in for the first
time nnot swimming for years an wanting to do so this summer. We will be
moving into the new house this upcoming summer. 

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