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My suggestions : prepare two already filled reservoir and bring them. So it's easier to swap. Also good to bring a second sensor... but don't forget also an extra transmitter. And, this could make everything even more safe, ask for an extra pump from the supplier. They lend you a free pump for travelling and it's way better to have to configure a new pump than to use the syringues + insuline. It takes some room in the backpack but it's worth it. Oh yeah also bring extra batteries or a USB charger + wire to charge your pump in case you'd need it. Also the day before departure : you change your sensor (to have a free 10 days without worry), you change your canula (gives a 3 day break), you charge your pump battery to 100% and and you switch to a full reservoir... Finally you bring ENOUGH sugar... and make it twice that (maple syrop, honey, gummies, etc) I realised that to put my pump on 30 min/35min/1h pause was definitely the way to go when hiking... you make so much effort that just your body movement is enough to burn the carbs and even in activity mode the pump just gives you too much insulin which lends you to hypoglemia...

Does your garmin watch display dexcom trend and value?

Hey there! As a fellow TD1 and adaptive hiker, I really wanted to thank you for sharing this journey.

Dude, yes. Great video. I have experienced everything you described in this video, and it's so great to hear you say it out loud and not just hear it in my head. 😂

Thanks for the video. Super helpful. When you’re camping and the temp drops and it’s pretty cold in the tent. How do you keep your meter warm and the pump? Thanks again

Hello I have been looking for a channel exactly like this. I just got on a pump and I’m active so the tips help not only to relieve stress about it but also to learn. Backpacking and camping are the tricky exercises for me as a type 1. Thanks for the content and I’m subscribing

Thank you ☺️☺️☺️ i do take the exact same! But also Infusion sets and spare Sensor - which take up a lot of space. And what i didnt consider: my closed loop system runs on my phone - so i always need energy for my Phone, very unpractical. I can use my pump without automation, but it is not as good as it is with the loop. .... And: i take the nasal glucagon as a back up. It gives me peace of mind 😊 But i have to say: i did backpacking trips way before there were cgms and before I had a pump and it was doable, too 😉 i cant imagine anymore, but it somehow it all worked out 😅

I’ve heard production and shipping is very slow. Is this true?

FINALLY A TYPE1 😢

Damn man, how Chill you are. I love you❤❤

Great to see another T1D cyclist and outdoor lover! I got diagnosed recently and it can be daunting to get back to the things I love doing, but we keep going 💪🏻

Very nice! We're y'all fishing the headwater or tailwater of the Trujillo reservoir?

Happy the new profile worked out for you (yes, pun intended)! I’m excited to see how it will treat you on your next hike 👍🏻

I'm 42 years old and have been on insulin since I was 2. I don't have a pump I take Lantus. I've tried to work off the sugar when mine gets high. But that is not realistic for someone of my caliber. I'm not saying you're wrong for what works for you. But I can say that will not work for me. But yes you have to figure out the dosage to only get rid of what you don't need.

If you add some protein/fat in with the carbs it will help your body metabolize them slower and keep you from spiking then dropping low. I have done lots camping, hiking and festivals(not sure if this falls in the same category but basically camping just with lots of music lol) but never backpacking and I am going for the first time this weekend! Thanks for your videos it made me feel more comfortable about going solo back trip as a T1D! Also any insulin dependent diabetics who are interested in backpacking I recently found a company called Frio, they make bags that soak in water for ten minutes and stay cool for up to 48 hours and are reusable! I was worried about how I would keep my supplies cool but this is a game changer! :)

Thanks for making these diabetic videos, man! It really does help those of us that are looking into getting started in hiking/backpacking adventures as a type 1

dude the property looks gorgeous. another super helpful video. perfect review before the girlfriend and I go on our canoe trip!

You can never bring too much. I bring at least 1 of everything, and 1 backup for my backup for everything. Good tip about the fresh sites before the trip. I do the same.

Yeah, it sounds like you went through some altitude sickness. You didn't mention how long you acclimatized prior to starting the hike. Going from Texas (>1,000 ft) to the San Juans (<12,000 ft) over a few days is asking a lot from your body. I realize working folks don't have a lot of extra time to acclimatize to Colorado. I use a Medtronic 780G/Guardian4 system. The temp basal (exercise) setting is 150 mg/dl and that seems to work well for me while backpacking. I just finished a 2-wk section hike of the CDT in so NM and did well until the air temp reached 90 degrees and the insulin in my pump fried. MY BGs zoomed to 400. Luckily I was about to start a zero and was able to start a new infusion set with fresh insulin. A Frio pack is necessary for desert backpacking.. I suggest downloading your pump data and have either your endo or diabetes educator go over the data and maybe they would have some settings to suggest. Also keep an eye on your BGs when climbing. As you know you can go hypo pretty easily when altitude, food choice, trail steepness seem to just gang up on you. Under normal conditions a bagel is too much carbs but it was just the ticket at the right time. Good decision not summitting Uncompahgre and resting. I hope you get your pump settings dialed in and get to do more backpacking. Diabetes sucks big time but the more you learn the better you'll be at keeping your BGs in the happy range.

Thank you for doing these videos. My stepson, he's 17 and type 1, has asked me to take him hiking and your videos are very helpful. Their both educating and mind easing. I have many questions but the first thing i want to do is get him in the right shoes. Im a diehard VivoBarefoot fan and i can't see myself ever going back to traditional footwear but im not sure this would be good for him. Do you have a opinion on "minimalist" or "barefoot" shoes for diabetic hikers?

All very specific to pump users. 😢

Very interesting. I’m sure this advice will be handy in the future, thanks for the tip!

OH MY GOODNESS! I didn't think this would exist when I just searched and you have a whole channel! Thank you so much! Literally almost want to cry. lol.

Love you Parker! Lots of respect for you getting out there despite the challenges you're facing. So grateful to get that time with you bro. Keep up the good work.

the video quality and editing is superb

Hey man, I just want to say that I've found your channel really reassuring. I was diagnosed type 1 48HRs ago and in the ER I found myself scouring youtube looking into if I could or couldn't keep on canoetripping. Needless to say I was glad I found your channel. Keep this content up. You're definitely onto something and we'll figure this out together.

Glad I found your channel. I’m 40 and got diagnosed type 1 almost a year ago. I go backpacking every summer and June will be my first since diagnosis. I have a CGM but don’t use a pump due to my job. Wondering if I should still use long acting insulin or just fast acting while on the trail? I’ll be binging your videos.

I’ve been backpacking and hiking with the tslim for about 10 years now. In some ways I had things more dialed in before switching to control IQ. When we backpack I stay in exercise mode the entire trip. I also have different profiles for backpacking on days with high mileage or big elevation gains I have basal, insulin to carb, and correction factors at 50% and I use nuun tabs in my water for some (very small) carbs while I’m hiking. I typically don’t bolus at breakfasts and depending on what type of meal I’m eating at night lake a unit less than suggested by my pump. It’s worked pretty good! My food bag is always ridiculous! I budget 4 fruit bars per day to treat lows which sucks because it can be a lot of extra weight but gives me the peace of mind I need. I also usually have a trail butter pouch for lunch which helps stabilize things a bit. Gotta love backpacking w/type 1.

Thank you for sharing your experiences! Love the vids and am working on getting my settings good for long walks / being active all day. It's not easy!

Hey, buddy! I’m sorry you had to experience that. The Tandem pump truly is a fantastic backpacking tool, but it does require a lot of trial and error to get just right. What I do is have two additional profiles: one for exercise, and one for hiking. In my “hiking” profile, I have it set to 75% less insulin all day, and 40% less during evening and night. That means that my basal is set 75% lower than normal when hiking, and my correction factor and carb ratio are 75% higher. Then I just do as normal, as it will give me significantly less insulin than normal. Hope that’s useful! We cannot have you dying in the mountains!

Please please please make more videos my wife is type one and we love hiking so I know how strong you guys are. on a another level of mental and physical strength

When my T1 son (t-slim user) backpacks or hikes he carries bottles of orange soda that he sips throughout the day to stave off the lows. Even though It is heavy, he prefers it to other fast acting things like skittles. Your channel gave us the confidence to backpack again after his diagnosis as a teen. See you out on the trail.

Hi I am new to your channel I am. Getting the Tslim too

Totally feel what you're experiencing and the challenges in carb counting. One recommendation is to not enter a lower carb level than you're actually eating, because the algorithms might not make up for that. I generally use the temporary/exercise mode while hiking and doing camp chores, then I turn it off overnight. I am grateful for you sharing your experiences!

*meant to say "1 to 12" not "1 to 5" when talking about adjusting my insulin to carb ratio.

Thanks for making this video. I’m def struggling with how to maintain bs on long endurance gravel rides. I was using shot blocks and it’s like they are useless. Is there a type of protein bar you recommend? Also how come you still use that pump and not an omnipod

Great content. Have you ever considered trying a thru hike? I’ve read about T1D doing trails like the PCT. Insulin, pump, and CGM supplies are the kickers, obviously. You have to have someone that’s mailing you supplies, which requires a lot of communication and planning. Maybe one day…

Cool video. I was also dx'ed in 2009. Being doing some similar hikes in the bush trails on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Love the scenes and the advice at the end.

I can completely understand how I would feel without even a meter...No Way!!! You made the right decision. I have an Eversense CGM and can't imagine backpacking without it and have been hiking for 3 years with no issues. Happy trails...

Just getting into hiking now. Mainly day hiking. Haven't had many issues so far. Wondering if you have managed to find good diabetic hiking socks? I get the foot swelling that goes with having type 2 diabetes. Finding wool hiking socks that don't cut off curculation has been difficult to say the least. Appreciate any advice

I'd suggest bringing spare infusion sets. Maybe 2x what the trip requires. Also consider bringing 2x sensors...they do fail..Problem is the senserter does take up a lot of room in your pack.

Good video I've been a diabetic 35 years in backpacking the entire time I too learn as I go as technology changes now I use a CGM by Eversence which lasts 180 days helps me take long backpacking trips without worrying about reapplying

This is the channel, I’ve been waiting for

Just stumbled upon on your channel. I am a Type 1 and so a lot of hiking and outdoor photography, glad to see more of us out here! How to do you manage your pump and tubing with a backpack? I currently do MDI but have been debating getting a pump but don't want it to interfere with my camera backpacks and so on. Awesome channel man!

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like it was an awesome experience. I really found the insight Zach gave to be helpful, and will try this with some of my next big bike park days. Sometimes it feels that giving more grace in our management is the best choice, mentally and physically.

The data you present is so interesting. It's incredible the technology we have available now! Great video, Parker! Would you mind explaining what basil is?

I was wondering about this! Great video, Parker!!

That sounds like an exciting feat. Good luck with your race! P.S. Good to see you're back and making new content! :D Super useful video.

Good luck with you race! I’m an avid mountain biker and your tips confirmed my observations. Thanks for the video.