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Will an insulin pump be a good idea for my grandpa?
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Lifestyle: Hi. Insulin pumps don't do anything for control you can't do with a good non-pump regimen (e.g., Lantus, (insulin glargine) and Humalog/Novolog/Apidra) before each meal. Pumps don't do anything magic. You still have to test BG frequently and TELL the pump what to do. I wish you Grandpa the best.
Answered 7/4/2014
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