Question 1

how should i dispose of insulin pump cartridge needles?

Accepted Answer

Varies by location: Laws for safe needle disposal vary by state, county, or city.  Check with your diabetes educator or doctor.  You can also google "needle disposal" followed by your state/city.  Basically, dispose of these needles the same way you would dispose of syringes.

Question 2

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 3

how does a insulin pump work?

Accepted Answer

Programmed insulin: When you have calculated how much Insulin you need - this is a separate problem - you program the pump using a set of buttons on the front.  You can priogram it for a continuous, or basal insulin, and/or bolus insulin, which are quick boosts given at pre-arranged times.

Question 4

what is a remote insulin pump?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: 2 possibilities come to mind. The 1st is omnipod, an Insulin pump with no tubes. The "pod" that sits on the skin contains a 3-day supply of Insulin and has a catheter to deliver it just under the skin. It's controlled by a handheld gadget that is not connected to the pod.  The 2nd possibility is the recently approved glucose monitor, to allow parents to monitor a child's sugar from another room.

Question 5

when is an insulin pump required?

Accepted Answer

Seldom: Required?  Can't think of any situation where a pump is required. A pump may help someone achieve tighter glucose control, including pregnant women, people who need very small doses, people whose activities and schedule changes day-to-day, or people whose basal Insulin requirement varies through the day. Willingness to learn carb counting and to check frequently are key to getting better results.

Question 6

when do you need an insulin pump?

Accepted Answer

Insulin pump: There are many answers.
Can you afford the pump?
Do you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes?
Are you overweight?
Are your eating habits good?
The list goes on. Yes insulin pumps are excellent and there are many brands available, but before you sign up, think hard about  how you can change your life to eventually get rid of your diabetes. It does happen  but requires careful eating habits and exercise.

Question 7

what insulin pump is best for a child?

Accepted Answer

See below: You should discuss this with your child's endocrine doctor.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

insulin pen or insulin pump which is better?

Accepted Answer

Depends on you: Taking Insulin by injection or by pump are both good options. There are very many well-controlled people with diabetes who do each. The primary question is which of the two ways of delivering Insulin will work best for you. People like using Insulin pumps because it simplifies the math associated with accurate testing and because it offers more flexibility in hour by hour and day by day dosing. People like injections because they are simpler and do not require being tethered to a device all the time.

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