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  1. henrythedog

    Insulin pump and CGM, September 2023 Camino

    What’s your nationality Jim? That may have a bearing on the insurance question and what may be necessary to obtain insulin.
  2. C clearly

    Walking in Sept. 2018, Insulin pump-CGM user

    See this thread for a newer discussion.
  3. W

    Insulin pump and CGM, September 2023 Camino

    Jim, I too am on an insulin pump and CGM. Would too like any information. Not sure if I should carry or send insulin and supplies ahead. Also wondering how to carry medical supplies in July. How should I refrigerate humalog?
  4. Luther

    Insulin pump and CGM, September 2023 Camino

    ...CGM and recently started with an OmniPod pump. When I hiked the Frances in 2016 I brought pens and a small monitor; light and small with insulin in a Frio case. The new stuff is heavier and takes up a ton of room. I would haver to carry a larger backpack. As for the alarm, I think I'd turn it...
  5. trecile

    Insulin pump and CGM, September 2023 Camino

    I did a search on the forum for "insulin" and came up with quite a few threads that should be helpful: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/search/3221142/?q=insulin&o=date
  6. Munrojs

    Insulin pump and CGM, September 2023 Camino

    ...be unable to be gone the time it would take to walk the entire CF. on the other 2 walks we typically did not use hostels because of my insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor- I didn’t want alarms to interfere with other peregrinos sleep. Any of you out there with these devices and...
  7. Graham Skinner

    Walking as a Type 1 Diabetic.

    Thank you.
  8. trecile

    Walking as a Type 1 Diabetic.

    There are quite a few posts on the forum about walking with insulin. I did a search and came up with these: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/search/3186140/?q=insulin&o=date
  9. Graham Skinner

    Walking as a Type 1 Diabetic.

    ...walking the Camino Frances starting on the 2nd Jul 23. Just after any advice where other Diabetic Pilgrims have walked the whole 800km. i am insulin dependant and have purchased some small holders that will keep the insulin cool or has anyone done it withiut keeping the insulin cold. I was...
  10. Collie Mom

    Diabetes with insulin pump on the Camino?

    ...of the current pumps. The pump I have does automatic corrections and adjustments. In training it is often too aggressive and so, I quite often just turn it off, but there must be a better way. Would love info from someone who has done this, particularly using an Insulin pump in Auto mode!
  11. C clearly

    Diabetes with insulin pump on the Camino?

    Here some results from using the forum Search tool for "insulin pump." They are a few years old (pre-pandemic) but might be helpful while you wait for some more recent replies.
  12. Swillbos

    Diabetes with insulin pump on the Camino?

    ...pricking in the cold on the Camino Portugais a few years ago stressful and problematic. I find that I probably only need half the fast-acting insulin I would normally take at breakfast and lunch when walking and scan very frequently. I seem to recall reading somewhere that you also need less...
  13. lt56ny

    Diabetes with insulin pump on the Camino?

    I bet if you do some searches you will find posts about this. I do not have diabetes but I have seen more than a few posts on these subjects.
  14. P

    Diabetes with insulin pump on the Camino?

    Would love too hear about experiences from People with Diabetes and on an insulin pump
  15. WalkingInGers

    Diabetic walk - how to keep insulin cool?

    I am diabetic as well. Training has helped me come down to pre-diabetic levels and that’s fantastic (slap on the back) but sleep apnea is still an issue. You ate half a box of chocolates during the entire Camino? Really?
  16. J

    Diabetic walk - how to keep insulin cool?

    Thank you ,wife was just diagnosed, and was concerned about keeping insulin cold
  17. Pathfinder075

    First aid without 112

    ...but for safety, I would put them in the recovery position. Also have a quick look through their stuff, find out if they have any tablets or insulin. That info will be of use to the emergency services. This situation can be planned for, but in reality it is something that can only be dealt...
  18. stevelm1

    Question about bringing medicinals to Spain

    ...in Spain these days. I not would carry them through TSA as that could get you in some trouble. When I walked, I needed to refrigerate my insulin. I found a little packet that when kept wet did a good job of keeping the insulin cool. You can find them on line. Here is the name to search...
  19. HadjiTom

    Medication for camino

    Carried my insulin in water based evaporation pouches which makes it rather heavy and had to resort to putting some in my luggage which was very efficiently transported to each hotel by the CORREOS on the last part of the French.
  20. davebugg

    Ideas for refrigerated migraine medicine

    ...or obtaining ice from an ice machine or from a bar or restaurant is doable. This is a device a friend uses during travel. It keeps his insulin at the 2 to 8 C temp you need for at least three days even in summertime heat. He says that it will easily last two days and in moderate weather it...

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