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 have been on insulin 14 years and  i have  had a insulin pump now i ready to go back onbeen type one since i was  14  i was on the pump in my teens?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Depends on when you stopped using the pump, you might need a "refresher course" as the new pump might have new features that you didn't have before.  It might be easier to restart a pump on you since you had one before.  See your doctor who can decide the best course of action for you.

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

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

how do i use my insulin pump in labor?

Accepted Answer

Same as always : You probably won't be eating, so most likely you will just leave it on and let the basal rate keep going.

Question 10

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.

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I need more info on a insulin pump?

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What can i expect when on an insulin pump?

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Where can i find an insulin pump?

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How do i get help for a insulin pump?

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

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

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How do i use my insulin pump in labor?

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Where is an insulin pump placed on the body?

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