Modern insulin pumps are complex, multifaceted devices that continue to advance and evolve. A pump—particulary with integrated continuous glucose monitoring—is a powerful tool when prescribed to appropriate and motivated individuals, and can help people achieve their best possible level of glycemic control.
This comprehensive, fully updated edition guides practitioners through all aspects of initiating and maintaining effective pump therapy. Topics include:
Pump therapy advantages and disadvantages
Pump, infusion set, insulin options, and selection
Pump candidate basics
Getting the patient ready
Pump start-up
Pump therapy management
Case studies and guidelines
Introduction
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Published:2024
Nicholas B. Argento, MD, FACE, Karen M. Bolderman, RD,LDN, "Introduction", Putting Your Patients on the Pump, Nicholas B. Argento, MD, FACE, Karen M. Bolderman, RD, LDN, CDCES
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Insulin pump therapy gives people with diabetes the freedom to enjoy life and live it to the fullest, despite the demands and limitations that might otherwise result from diabetes that requirs basal-bolus therapy, whether it be type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Early insulin pumps were in a sense just glorified syringes. Modern insulin pumps are complex, multifaceted diabetes management devices that continue to advance and evolve. Integrated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is available with some models. A pump is a powerful tool when prescribed to appropriate motivated patients who have access to the skilled guidance and necessary education to use it to the fullest potential. This wonderful tool can help that person achieve their best possible level of glycemic control.
As long-term insulin pump wearers with type 1 diabetes and healthcare professionals who have learned much from our colleagues and countless other “pumpers,” we have a unique perspective and deep understanding of what constitutes practical, useful information. The two of us have journeyed with type 1 diabetes for well over a century, with most of those years spent as “pumpers.” It is our hope that this book will help healthcare professionals with expertise in diabetes care and education successfully start and maintain diabetes patients on insulin pump therapy. We believe that even experienced clinicians will find the information, tips, and resources in this book helpful to assist patients achieve their fullest pump potential.
