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There are “pump flowsheets” to help you to organize all this data in a meaningful way. See Appendix 5 at the end of the workbook for some versions you can photocopy. Be sure to check with your healthcare professional as they may have a certain format that they prefer you to use. In order for records to be useful, you need to be as accurate as possible. For example, if you forget to write down a low BG episode, this can change how you and your healthcare professional interpret the data. Keeping records with you, and keeping notes as things happen, are the best ways to ensure accuracy. Take 5 minutes each evening to review your BG meter and pump history and double check this information against your written records. As a new pumper, be prepared to keep these detailed records for at least one month. It is a good idea to keep some detailed records from time to time to make sure everything is still okay, or when you need to focus on a certain problem you are having. Always plan to keep written records for a few weeks before any visit with your healthcare professional. This will make the best use of your planned visit. WEARING THE PUMP Aside from actually operating your insulin pump and learning how to use it to manage your diabetes, one worry for many new pumpers is finding the best way to wear it in different situations. Fortunately, we can help you with our range of accessories. Please contact us on 0800 055 6606 (UK) or 1800 812 715 (Ireland) to purchase these. Day-to-Day: • If you are wearing trousers, shorts or a skirt, clip the pump to your waistband using one of the accessories that came with your pump. • Put your pump in your front pocket. If you are wearing a belt, you can put the tubing under your belt and then in your pocket. • Many women put the pump in their bras. You can put the pump into a baby sock to help with sweating and irritation, or try the Bra Band available from Animas ® . • If you are wearing trousers or a long skirt the Leg Thing TM can be worn under clothing, or for a shorter skirt the Thigh Thing TM allows you to wear you pump attached to the thigh. • Smaller children may benefit from wearing the Tamper Resistant Case which has a perspex screen to prevent knocks to the pump screen and can be locked with a luggage lock to prevent tampering. Exercise: • For activities that are not too intense, clip the pump on your waistband. • For more intense exercise, the Sport-Pak TM works well to secure your pump around your waist. It is similar to a bum-bag, but less bulky. It also has an extra pocket to carry a blood glucose meter and glucose tablets. • For contact sports, it is best to disconnect your pump. See the section on Physical Activity on page 32. Sleeping: • Place the pump near or under your pillow. Some people keep the pump on their bedside table (which may require longer length tubing). • Clip the pump to your pyjamas or nightie or put it in a pocket. 36 My Insulin Pump <strong>Workbook</strong> Animas UK & Ireland
Swimming and Showering: • You can swim and shower with your pump. Animas pumps are waterproof for 24 hours in 12 feet (3.6 metres) of water. • Make sure you change your battery compartment cap as directed in your User Guide and that the o-ring on the cap is not dried out or broken. • While it is okay to swim or shower with your pump, do not wear it in a hot tub or hot bath. Extreme temperatures can affect the quality of your insulin. Intimacy: • For intimate times, you can disconnect from your insulin pump for up to about 1 hour without worrying about replacing the missed basal insulin. • Don’t forget to reconnect! If you are concerned that you may forget to reconnect, put your pump in Suspend mode. While in Suspend mode your pump will beep or vibrate as are minder to reconnect. INSURING YOUR PUMP: We strongly recommend insuring your pump on your house contents insurance for peace of mind should accidental damage to the pump occur. Please contact us on 0800 055 6606 (UK) or 1800 812 715 (Ireland) for current value of the pump. Animas UK & Ireland My Insulin Pump <strong>Workbook</strong> 37
Page 1 and 2: My Insulin Pump Workbook A division
Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents Section 1: Introd
Page 5 and 6: SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO PUMPING
Page 7 and 8: To Do Now: Go back to the list of t
Page 9 and 10: It is important to check your BG at
Page 11 and 12: What is my Basal Rate? Your healthc
Page 13 and 14: Calculating a BG Bolus Here is the
Page 15 and 16: BOLUS CALCULATION REVIEW: Steps to
Page 17 and 18: COUNTING CARBOHYDRATES Counting car
Page 19 and 20: Carbohydrate Portions are lists of
Page 21 and 22: Protein and Fat Protein and Fat can
Page 23 and 24: Section 2: STARTING ON INSULIN Fina
Page 25 and 26: GETTING READY FOR YOUR PUMP START A
Page 27 and 28: • BG Target The target range for
Page 29 and 30: High BG…. Questions to help you t
Page 31 and 32: LOW BLOOD GLUCOSE (HYPOGLYCAEMIA) A
Page 33 and 34: HANDLING SICK DAYS It may be more d
Page 35 and 36: BG levels sometimes rise during exe
Page 37: RECORD KEEPING Detailed record keep
Page 41 and 42: Around 5-8.5 mmol/L is reasonable,
Page 43 and 44: Evening Time: BG day 1 BG day 2 BG
Page 45 and 46: Basal Evaluation Log Use the follow
Page 47 and 48: Evaluating the Results • Expect y
Page 49 and 50: Bolus Dose Evaluation Logs Use the
Page 51 and 52: Section 4: ADVANCED PUMPING FEATURE
Page 53 and 54: IOB has nothing to do with your bas
Page 55 and 56: Temporary Basal Rates The Temporary
Page 57 and 58: INSULIN STORAGE This information is
Page 59 and 60: APPENDIX 3: MEDICAL WASTE Daily dia
Page 61 and 62: : Animas UK & Ireland My Insulin Pu
Page 63 and 64: APPENDIX 5: DIABETES RESOURCE LIST
Page 65 and 66: Page 20 1. 1 to 1 1/2 hours 2. 10 3
Page 67 and 68: My Notes: Animas UK & Ireland My In

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