Where to wear an insulin pump backpacking
By KC - Posted on February 14th, 2011
Tagged: Hiking
New to this site, think it looks great, and love all the good information/tips.
In November, I started on a pump after nearly a quarter century on injections. It was a rough first month, but things are slowly improving.
As an avid hiker/backpacker, a big question I have is where people like to wear their pumps when hiking/backpacking?
With injections, it was easy for me to put a syringe and a bottle of insulin (Novolog) in my pocket in a bag. However, with the pump, I'm just not sure what to do. I've been carrying the pump in my pocket for dayhikes, but backpacking, where I'll probably be using a strap around my mid section, seems to pose further complications.
Appreciate any input.
Hi KC -
Yes, where to put the pump is one thing and then there is also being strategic about where your infusion sets are to be placed. I like to get my pump away from my hip belt and shoulder straps. Usually for a backpacking trip I'll put the pump in a designated pocket on my shirt, but I've seen a number of other solutions. Good to find a way to keep tubing all tucked out of the way along with the pump.
Have fun! dp