Question 1

where is an insulin pump placed on the body?

Accepted Answer

On the chest: There is a harness that can be used for placing the pump on your chest.  There is also an arrangement where you can hook it to a bra, or, perhaps, in a pocket.

Question 2

where can i find an insulin pump?

Accepted Answer

Insulin pump: Most Primary Care doctors and Endocrinologists get visits from Pharmaceutical company reps and they often leave "pumps" to show to you.

Every one will tell you which one is better than the others, but that is your choice.

All pumps are excellent and they are improving over time.

Pumps are most often used in type 1 diabetes and that is the best way to go.
The new systems will improve with time.

Question 3

i need more info on a insulin pump?

Accepted Answer

See an endocrine MD: There are many web sites that discuss pumps, both from the pump companies and societies.
See a doctor who does pumps regularly to discuss whether it's right for you.

Question 4

what can i expect when on an insulin pump?

Accepted Answer

Insulin pump: Do not go on an insulin pump until you have had appropriate training from a diabetes educator.
When working properly your health and well being will go up and you will feel great!
If not working properly you will not do so well.

Getting things under control does not happen over night - be patient and careful!

Question 5

how  do  i  get  help  for  a insulin  pump?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: See your physician to discuss appropriateness of an Insulin pump. He/she might send you to a pump nurse/diabetes educator or to an endocrinologist to get things started.

Question 6

how do i know if an insulin pump is the right choice for me?

Accepted Answer

Motivation important: An Insulin pump is very useful for a type 1 diabetic who is motivated to achieve good sugar control.  It allows one to do "basal/bolus" therapy in a convenient way.  The basal program allows different amounts of Insulin to be delivered continueously throught the day (and replaces Lantus or Levemir (insulin detemir) insulin).  However, the pump is only as good as your ability to tell it what to do.

Question 7

how do i know when to change my daughters insulin pump settings ?

Accepted Answer

Check with her doc: This is a decision you need to make based on conversations with her diabetes doctor. It will be based on how well she is managing her blood sugar with the current settings and what changes need to be made to improve her control.

Question 8

i hate needles. would an insulin pump be easier for me than injections?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You still have to insert the pump once every 3 days (for most pump) so you will still have to "inject/poke" yourself once every 3 days but that's better than injecting 3-4x daily.  On the pump, you will still have to check blood sugar like before, if not more.

Question 9

i have a burning feeling with insulin pump. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Infusion site?: Hi. Did it start with insertion of the infusion cannula? Sometimes insertion will hit a sensory nerve and cause a burning sensation. That usually passes quickly. How old is the infusion site? Is it red or tender? If it persists, take that rig out and put a new one in in a different location. If the current site looks infected, notify your endocrinologist and be seen; sometimes antibiotics needed.

Question 10

i know a young person who is diabetic. is there a site available for an insulin pump for him?

Accepted Answer

See the doctor: There is a process to go through to get an Insulin pump.  My recommendation is for him to see his doctor for a referral to a pump educator.  He can then learn the pros and cons from all the pumps.  Then he can make an informed decision about which is best for him.

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