Insulin Pumps

Basic Concepts of Insulin Pump Therapy

• What's an Insulin Pump
• Advantages with insulin pump therapy
• How do pumps work in my body
• Insulin Pump Basics Dictionary
• Patient eligibility criteria for the therapy
• Insulin Pump Comparisons UPDATED

Practical Aspects of Insulin Pump Handling

• Insulin absorption and infusion site health NEW
• When do replace the parts
• Replacement of needle / catheter
• Alternative body sites for your infusion set
• Tips for sticking success!
• 7 Tips for making infusion sets stick better
• Commonsense Tips for Safe Pumping
• Pump suppliers

Managing "Day to Day" of Your Diabetes with the Insulin Pump

• Potential causes of unexplained hyperglycemia
• Causes and prevention of hypogycemia
• Insulin pump and illness
• Adjusting Your Basal and Bolus Rates
• Pick a bolus
• When should the basal profiles be changed
• Insulin On Board During Insulin Pump Therapy
• Carbohydrate Counting

Children and Insulin Pumps

• Is insulin Pump the right solution for my child?
• My Own Book about Pumping
• Infusion sets for kids
• Info for teachers and careguers

Living with Your Insulin Pump

• What do I do with the pump when…
• Traveling with your insulin pump
• Going out on holidays with a pump
• Needing to hide an insulin pump in your bra
• Pump Specific Psychosocial Issues
• Certificate letter for travelers with insulin pump
• Stopped pump
• Disconecting your pump

Special Situations with the Insulin Pump

• Pregnant and Pumping
• Mealtime bolus applications in patients using CSII with delayed stomach emptying
• Conversion Chart for Use of u500 Insulin in Pump Set for u100 Insulin Concentration

Insulin Pump Reports

• The Spanish Outpatient Program
• DESG Teaching Letter - Education of People with Diabetes to the use of Hi-Tech Devices
• Infusion Pump Improvement Initiative (FDA white book)

Testimonials of Insulin Pump Users

Children with insulin pump:

• Carlota | Carlos