I want a waterproof pump!!

[VirgoMummy]

you know, the type I can swim and shower with?

i hate having to disconnect.

i currently have a minimed paradigm 722 which is not waterproof.

i am due to upgrade in november and think that the waterproof feature WILL be the deciding factor for me....

VM :)

[moose81]

I know how you feel!
My old animas pump was waterproof and I really really miss it :(
I switched to a minimed just so I could use the cgm sensors to improve my control.
Now i find i cant be bothered going swimming/surfing/hanging out in the spa because its too much effort to either: take it off and be constantly watching the time.. or put it in a bulky waterproof case and wear boardshorts with enormous pockets.
As soon as they bring one out that is waterproof and supports cgm i want it!!! (i heard some talk animas is doing cgm soon so fingers crossed??)
Ali K

[Mel]

I get swimming and surfing with the pump-that'd be great but showering with the pump-where would you put it???????

[cazza]

Wear a cord or thick necklace in the shower and attach it with the clip it should come with. I just disconnect it.

[ErniB]

I have the waterproof 2020 but I still suspend it and disconnect for my showers... It gives me a few mins of freedom by being untethered. Not a big fan of swimming in the ocean, so I haven't done that yet, but I would probably suspend and disconnect while I had a quick dip. Otherwise it's very handy to have a waterproof one.... Especially with a new baby and 2 dogs (especially when being washed)... I love it!

[georgie_claire]

animas is bringing out a new pump with CGM! it's called the vibe. coming to aus in a couple of months, and I'm getting upgraded from my 2020! WOOP!

[Torie]

I'm with Mel - much easier to disconnect than try and shower with something hanging around your neck! Takes 2 seconds!!

I'm not sure I'd ever trust a 'waterproof' pump because you could never be certain you hadn't dropped it and put a hairline crack in it. Better to be safe than sorry.

That said, to be able to swim and snorkel with it on would be awesome.

[cheryl]

I met a lady at an Animas info night who is a swimming instructor. She wears the pump-animas 2020- in the pool for hours at a time & has no worries but she needs to change the battery cap more frequently (precautionary I think).
Cheryl

[Leano]

I've been using the OmniPod (wireless waterproof pump) for five years, but without any commecial operations in Australia my supplies (from friends in countries where it is avail) have slowly dwindled, forcing me to consider my options for going back to the wired pump.

And you know what is the worst thing about that concept? Having to find somewhere to place the wired pump for shower (especially at the skanky work facilities), and of course, always having to wear something around the house so you have somewhere to store it!

I know in the scheme of things, these were such minor inconveniences when I was on a wired pump, but as soon as I switched to the wireless system it really made a massive difference.

So I hear ya.

I used to fight hard to get Australia to back the OmniPod (especially with so many people having issues with wired pumps - it is a major barrier to going on to a pump in the first place, so consider the positive pump uptake it would have and the benefits to overall health and lowered A1cs and cost-benefits to the health systems etc etc), but there seems to be a lack of vision by the big diabetes mobs to pressure govt to enable new technologies to operate in Aus. I have long given up now.

Animas seems to be the next best option with its waterproofness, but it doesn't solve the storage when naked issues!!!

[summerdays]

Im feel the same way. Ive moved to the beach so Im planning on living at the beach next summer.
Not great when you have a Medtronic Minimed.

Maybe something else to try is untethered regimen. I recently started reading about it myself for the same reason and thought I might ask my endo next time I see them

I spoke to an Animad rep last time I was at a diabetes rep and they sounded like they fit their bill so Im definitely considering that for my next upgrade but i think mine isnt for 2 more years..

[Catapult]

animas is bringing out a new pump with CGM! it's called the vibe. coming to aus in a couple of months, and I'm getting upgraded from my 2020! WOOP!

Anyone have more information on when the VIBE is coming to Australia? I might be persuaded to go back to the pump if it has CGMS (for occasional use). I can't find any info on the Vibe even on the Animas website. I'm not interested in the Medtronic version.

Cat.

[kiwikid]

Animas say End of August..

[AdelaideChic]

I agree! Be great for the beach and whatnot...
Went camping with the bf in February, about a three hour drive away, but it was hot. Got out of the car onto the sand, walked straight into the clear ocean (4wd right on the beach, was stunning spot).... sat in the water, talking... then realised i had just murdered my pump. It took about half hour to actually die... and we were miles from civilisation... thank goodness i had taken spare syringes! Having no long acting insulin wasnt much fun though, but stayed well under control considering!

[Catapult]

Animas say End of August..

Thanks, that's great.

Cat.

[shadowlandr]

VirgoMummy, one pump that I KNOW is waterproof is the disetronic h-tron plus. I was a swim teacher for two years, and wore that pump the whole time I was in the pool. All ya gotta do is make sure the batteries are tightened as tight as you can get 'em, and then you can wear it under a one-piece suit or hook it to some sort of strap you wear around your neck. Then you'll be good to go!
Becky =)

[Topcat]

VirgoMummy, one pump that I KNOW is waterproof is the disetronic h-tron plus. I was a swim teacher for two years, and wore that pump the whole time I was in the pool. All ya gotta do is make sure the batteries are tightened as tight as you can get 'em, and then you can wear it under a one-piece suit or hook it to some sort of strap you wear around your neck. Then you'll be good to go!
Becky =)

May be not a good idea.

Refer: Aust. Govt. Medical device incident investigations, June 2001
http://www.tga.gov.au/hp/iris-articles-2001-35.htm

Quoted:
Disetronic H-Tron and H-Tron plus Insulin Pumps

Incident: There have been cases where Disetronic insulin pumps have delivered more insulin than what was programmed when the patients have worn the pump while swimming or bathing. This is contrary to instructions for use of this type of device.

Recommendation: Wearing of this type of pump in the bath or whilst swimming is not recommended. The sponsor of Disetronic Insulin Infusion Pumps has issued a safety alert to all users of the pumps reminding them that they must not wear the devices when bathing or swimming.
Endquote

[moose81]

animas just sent me a brochure on the new 'vibe' pump:
its cgm enabled and fully waterproof to 3.6m. it also says the glucose sensor/transmitter is also waterproofto 2.4m!!
have to see when im due for an upgrade! yay!

[carolyn]

animas just sent me a brochure on the new 'vibe' pump:!

I'm due for a new pump end of this month, Vibe isn't available until end of August but I'll get the info on it to see how it compares to Medtronic.

[Trevor]

Go on Caro !! join the Animas club !!
Trevor

[carolyn]

But it doesn't have a remote Trevor.