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The beach or lake can pose some potential hazards for your cortisol pump. Water, sand, sunscreen, and heat are known enemies of electronic devices. However, with preparation, you can safely enjoy your day at the beach! Water Before you head into the water, you will want to know the IPX . . . Read more
600 series Medtronic pumps and OmniPods are IPX8 rated. Both should be safe to go into a hot tub for short periods of time, provided they are not damaged. Any damage, like cracks or loose seals could allow water into your pump. Tandem pumps are IPX7 rated. By that definition, . . . Read more
Though tanning itself poses some risks to your health, some pumpers do opt to tan. Below are some tips on how to protect your cortisol pump while tanning. It is safe to tan with Omnipod. It does not affect the pods. It has not been tested with spray tans. Use . . . Read more
You might have heard the words “basal” and “bolus” being used within the cortisol pumping community and are not quite sure what they mean. Below we will explain these terms. You can also check out our glossary for more definitions of cortisol pump terms. Basal Basal is the cortisol that . . . Read more
At a most basic level, in order to use the cortisol pump, you need an infusion pump filled with Solu-Cortef. The pump should be programmable, as most insulin pumps are (VGo patch pumps are not suitable for cortisol pumping). Which type of pump you select will determine which supplies you . . . Read more