Exercise
Pumps & Smart Pens
Tips for Activity with Pumps & Smart Pens:
Tandem Control IQ and Medtronic 670G/770G/780G pumps can be a good option for contact sports
- May need to disconnect or remove the device
- Can re-connect and give correction bolus if necessary
Omnipod 5 can be a good option for swimming (unique to other pumps) and other water-based sports
- No tubing
- Option to wear in the water and continue insulin delivery during swims
Tandem Mobi pump is new, small, and can be easily disconnected from body for sports
Smart insulin pens (e.g., InPen, NovoPen, Unity, Tempo, etc.) can be used for individuals on MDI to better track active insulin etc. particularly for exercise
Consider changing infusion sets more frequently (e.g., every 1-2 days if participating in contact sports and worried about issues with occlusions)
Types of infusion sets – some individuals may prefer using auto soft for contact sports
Injections can also be a good option for contact sports
- Free from many devices being connected to the body
- Some prefer fewer devices or less technology overall
- May have less worry about devices falling off during activity
Exercise with Automated Insulin Delivery Systems
Many automated insulin delivery (AID) systems have activity or exercise features that can be activated during physical activity to reduce insulin delivery and change your target glucose value. The table above shows the different changes you can achieve with the Tandem t:slim X2 with Control IQ, Omnipod 5, and Minimed 780G.
CHECK OUT OUR WISDOM SECTION TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PUMPS AND SMART PENS FOR EXERCISE
I Didn't Decide To Get A Pump Until My Doctor Said To Me, "You Are Giving Yourself The Best Care Possible While On Injections. If You Want Your Numbers To Get Better, The Type Of Technology You're Using Has To Change.
Chelsea
The control, specifically at night, is worth carrying the extra device.
Kenny
Diabetes is one piece of my life that I now have some control over.