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10/27/09 01:57 PM

"My 11 year old daughter is on an One Touch Ping pump. We are going to Disney in a few weeks, and am wondering if it will interfere with its function."
Asked By: sugarfreekid  
Category: Pumping Issues

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She's Type I and has been on a pump for a year, but we haven't visited an amusement park during that time.

Expert Answers (2)

10/29/09 09:41 PM

Dear sugarfreekid- Thank-you for contacting dLife.com. This is a great question. There should not be anything with the visit that will affect the pump if you plan well for all the tempting foods at the park. You might consider looking at a map of the park and all the vendors and let your daughter plan ahead for the snacks she might want to enjoy. If there is no real temptation, then bring your own healthy foods and snacks. Keep in mind that you will be doing tons of walking and make sure that her snacks take this into account. They should be healthy fiber filled foods.

Disney does have a health center and nurses on site, and you can check in with them and ask what services they have for any emergencies. Make sure your daughter stays well hydrated and has reseted well the night before her fun days. Have a great family time and enjoy.

Answered By: Janet HowardDucsay
Accreditations: RN BSN CDE
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10/29/09 11:35 PM

On page 6 of your One Touch Ping Owner’s Booklet there is a list of activities that can interfere with pump function while at an amusement park. It is recommended that the pump be disconnected from the body while on roller-coaster rides and that the pump should be removed and NOT TAKEN on “free fall” type rides which use powerful electromagnets. If you have further questions in regard to activities and use of your daughters Ping Pump you can contact the Animas Customer Service Department, with use of the toll free number on back of the pump. Communication of the One Touch Ping Meter Remote with the Ping Pump should not be effected unless there is interference, similar to that of a cell phone, which prevents communication. Happy Travels!
Answered By: Claire Blum
Accreditations: MS Ed, RN, CDE, CPT
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Community Answers (3)

01/02/10 11:22 AM

Yes it is an adventure to go to Disney. We went finally this May. Yes we asked for a frig in the hotel. My daugther's been on the pump 2 years had type 1 for almost 5 years. She still can't tell her highs, but is coming to know when she is low (70~55). Talk to the people there at custmer service (city hall) at the park your going to get a special pass(not fast pass) so that you won't wait as long in the line in the hot sun. Don't forget the Orange juice,glucose tablets,and glucacon shots better be safe than sorry. TEST DON'T GUESS. They have frigs in the park at a few places too. We took all our food in a backpack with cold packs. Prepaired food the nite before. Yes a lot of stuff but it made the trip whole lot easier knowing to count the carbs before hand . TEST DON'T GUESS. Also on pump therpy you can lower/raise the basal rate to your needs as the day progresses i.e. very hot, walking alot ,sitting for long periods. She only had one low and that was 84. Which is great. TEST DON'T GUESS. All in all it was a great trip and it lowered my fears of pump therpy.
Answered By: acelite
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01/02/10 11:21 AM

Yes it is an adventure to go to Disney. We went finally this May. Yes we asked for a frig in the hotel. My daugther's been on the pump 2 years had type 1 for almost 5 years. She still can't tell her highs, but is coming to know when she is low (70~55). Talk to the people there at custmer service (city hall) at the park your going to get a special pass(not fast pass) so that you won't wait as long in the line in the hot sun. Don't forget the Orange juice,glucose tablets,and glucacon shots better be safe than sorry. TEST DON'T GUESS. They have frigs in the park at a few places too. We took all our food in a backpack with cold packs. Prepaired food the nite before. Yes a lot of stuff but it made the trip whole lot easier knowing to count the carbs before hand . TEST DON'T GUESS. Also on pump therpy you can lower/raise the basal rate to your needs as the day progresses i.e. very hot, walking alot ,sitting for long periods. She only had one low and that was 84. Which is great. TEST DON'T GUESS. All in all it was a great trip and it lowered my fears of pump therpy.
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11/07/09 08:04 PM

I am a Disney Vacation Club Member with type 1 diabetes. I wear a pump. First of all, I have trouble in warmer months. Heat affects my blood sugar (more lows). Also, at Disney you do A LOT of walking. Your daughter should carry a fanny pack with glucose tablets and her meter(especially while waiing in lines). Always carry backup pump supplies, including batteries. My pump failed at EPCOT. I threw up all the way back to my hotel. It's no fun puking on the monorail! Disney does provide nutritional info for all its food items. Check the restaurant/hotel websites. Contact your Disney reservationist. They are helpful. You get a fridge for free if you tell them its for your insulin. As for the rides, I have not been good about taking my pump off, but have never had problems (maybe I'm not a good example). I just didn't want to disconnect for so long, while waiting in line. To avoid long lines, use the Fast Pass options (available for popular rides). Visit parks during the Extra Magic hours. There is a website for diabetes and Disney, but I forgot the name of it and the address. Good luck and have a magical vacation! We will be there in mid-December. UNCWGRAD
Answered By: uncwgrad
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