This guide will provide a general overview of insulin pumps, but it’s very important that you follow the specific instructions included with your device. Although the overall functionality of insulin pumps applies to the majority of the devices on the market, there may be certain features and s...
WESTERN AustraliaTYPE 1 diabetesINSULIN pumpsHOUSEHOLD budgetsINSULIN therapyGLYCEMIC controlDISEASE remissionENURESISIntroduction: In Australia, access to insulin pump therapy for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is predominantly restricted to families with private health insurance....
Despite >30 years of experience with, and marked improvements in, insulin pumps for treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus, use of these devices in paediatrics has remained controversial. However, a recent report provides convincing new evidence of the long-term benefits of pump therapy in children...
Treatment with an insulin pump provides significantly better glycaemic control than injecting insulin in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, a study analysing data from three large international registries has found—yet these pumps are used infrequently in the United Kingdom because guidelines...
Using Insulin Pumps in Diabetes: A Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals. Wiley, 2008. Ebrary. Web. 23 March, 2012.Rodgers, J. (2008). An introduction to insulin pump therapy, in using insulin pumps in diabetes: A guide for nurses and other health professionals. Sussex: John ...
Remote control of pump: Some pumps can be controlled remotely via the glucometer or personal diabetes manager, while others require manipulation of the pump itself to change insulin delivery settings or to administer a bolus. Software download capability: Major pump manufacturers have software that al...
Pumps:Aninsulin pumpis a small computer that you wear on your body. It has a container full of insulin and a hose with a needle on the end, which you insert into your body. You can instruct the computer to provide a low, steady stream of insulin all day or deliver a “bolus” of...
Ineke, from the Netherlands, is a pediatric nurse at the Saint Antonius Hospital in the city of Sneek. She specializes in insulin injections, pumps, sensors and blood glucose monitoring. Ineke provides support for patients that is tailored to each specific situation, advises parents and children ...
Insulin pump therapy is now a well-established option for treating diabetes. This method of insulin delivery offers the opportunity for people with diabetes to manage their diabetes confidently and competently to achieve good glycaemic control and a better quality of life. Using Insulin Pumps in Dia...
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