[Diabetes-talk] Is insulin pump therapy for you?

[Dar]

I love articles like this, I am always told I need to be below one hundred several days in a row. 
So I know this isn't happening so I gave it up. 
Thanks for sharing. 


Dar 
Every Saint has a past, 
Every sinner has a future, Sent from my iPad

> On Aug 24, 2016, at 9:39 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I thought this was a good article that might be helpful to those considering an insulin pump.  I’ll include the link to the Mayo web site and paste in the text as well.
> 
> Eileen ....
> 
> Article from:
> http://www.mayoclinic.org/is-insulin-pump-therapy-for-you/expert-blog/bgp-20236098/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=controlling-diabetes#main
> 
> Is insulin pump therapy for you?
> By 
> Peggy Moreland, R.N., C.D.E.
> August 20, 2016 
> 
> An insulin pump is a small computerized device that delivers insulin in two ways:
> 
> list of 2 items
> • It delivers insulin in a steady, measured and continuous dose. This is known as basal rate and replaces long-acting insulin and can deliver a very small
> amount — as low as 0.025 units per hour.
> • It can also deliver a bolus, or burst, of insulin to cover food. Before a meal, you enter the amount of carbohydrates and your blood glucose reading
> into the insulin pump. The pump will then calculate the amount of insulin required and deliver the precise dosage of bolus insulin — as low as 0.1 unit.
> list end
> 
> The insulin pump uses mainly rapid insulin such as aspart (NovoLog), lispro (Humalog) or glulisine (Apidra). In rare circumstances, regular insulin is
> used.
> 
> Many people want to have an insulin pump because "it does everything for you." While that option will be available in a few years, that is not true currently.
> Realistically, you still must test your blood glucose. You will still have blood glucose problems, but an insulin pump can improve blood glucose control
> by delivering individualized rates.
> 
> Being on an insulin pump does not mean that you can eat anything you want. Nobody can eat whatever they want. However, the pump does increase lifestyle
> flexibility because you do not need to inject insulin. But the pump is a tool and is only as effective as the person using it. It will take some time to
> learn and to adjust the settings on your pump.
> 
> Some things to consider for those thinking about insulin pump therapy:
> 
> list of 4 items
> • Requirements: 
> list of 4 items nesting level 1
> • Currently on an intensive insulin program requiring daily long-acting insulin and rapid-acting insulin with meals
> • Experience with carbohydrate counting
> • Able and willing to monitor your blood glucose at least 4 times a day
> • Able to understand and work with mechanical devices or computers
> list end nesting level 1
> • An insulin pump can increase the potential for ketoacidosis. Because only rapid-acting insulin is used in an insulin pump, if the pump fails your blood
> glucose will rise rapidly.
> • Insulin pumps cost approximately $7,000-$10,000 and approximately another $1,500 a year for pump supplies.
> • The pump weighs about 2.8-4.2 ounces and is attached to you 24 hours a day every day.
> list end
> 
> So, if you are interested in an insulin pump, you must be motivated, realistic in your expectations and willing to learn. You also need to have support
> from your family or significant other. It also helps to be able to afford the insulin pump and supplies.
> 
> Are you intellectually, physically, emotionally and technically able to run a pump? If so, check with your insurance carrier for coverage, as they may
> only cover a certain brand. Insulin pump companies are able to help you contact insurance and assist you in checking on specific coverage.
> 
> 
> <Eileen scrivani.vcf>
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