Chapter 30 - Lifestyle Issues And Travel; Overview - Tandem t:slim X2 User Manual

Chapter 30 – Lifestyle Issues and Travel

30.1 Overview

While the convenience and flexibility of
the System allow most users to partici-
pate in a variety of activities, some life-
style changes may be required.
Additionally, your insulin needs may
change in response to lifestyle
changes.
PRECAUTION
CONSULT your healthcare provider about life-
style changes such as weight gain or loss, and
starting or stopping exercise. Your insulin needs
may change in response to lifestyle changes.
Your basal rate(s) and other settings may need
adjustment.
Physical Activity
The System can be worn during most
forms of exercise, such as running,
cycling, hiking, and resistance training.
During exercise, the pump can be worn
in the provided case, your pocket, or
other third-party "sport cases."
For activities where contact is a con-
cern, such as baseball, hockey, martial
arts, or basketball, you can disconnect
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from your pump for short periods of
time. If planning to disconnect from
your pump, discuss a plan with your
healthcare provider to compensate for
any basal insulin delivery you miss while
disconnected, and be sure to continue
to check your blood glucose levels.
Even if you disconnect your tubing from
your infusion site, the t:slim X2 Pump
should continue to receive data from
the transmitter as long as it is within the
20-foot range without obstruction.
Aquatic Activities
PRECAUTION
AVOID submerging your pump in fluid beyond a
depth of 3 feet or for more than 30 minutes
(IPX7 rating). If your pump has been exposed to
fluid beyond these limits, check for any signs of
fluid ingress. If there are signs of fluid entry, dis-
continue use of the pump and contact Tandem
Diabetes Care Customer Technical Support at
(877) 801-6901.
Your t:slim X2 Pump is watertight to a
depth of 3 feet for up to 30 minutes
(IPX7 rating), but it is not waterproof.
Your pump should not be worn while
swimming, scuba diving, surfing, or
during any other activities that could
submerge the pump for an extended
period of time. Your pump should not
be worn in hot tubs or Jacuzzis.
The Dexcom G6 Sensor is water resis-
tant when showering, bathing or swim-
ming if the transmitter is fully snapped
in. The sensor has been tested to be
water resistant when submerged for up
to 8 feet and up to 24 hours. Underwa-
ter use will affect the ability to commu-
nicate with the t:slim X2 pump, so the
range will be much less than during
normal use. Extended contact with
water could weaken the adhesive used
by your infusion sets and Dexcom CGM
Sensors and cause them to fall off pre-
maturely.
Extreme Altitudes
Some activities, such as hiking, skiing
or snowboarding, could expose your
pump to extreme altitudes. The t:slim
X2 Pump has been tested at altitudes
up to 10,000 feet at standard operating
temperatures.
Customer Technical Support: (877) 801-6901