I'm considering an insulin pump and would like to know if you still need to do finger stick/blood readings 2-4 times a day. Thank You
2006-08-03 20:06:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I'm on an insulin pump and have been for about 8 years now and I love it... it does have it's ups and downs. depending on which pump you get depends on if you have to check your bgl.. If you get the newest pump out it checks your bgl every 5 min. no more finger sticks.... check it out at minimed or metronic.com
2006-08-04 08:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by fairy_tale_dreams 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 10:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We still test use regular insulin and it is the size of a beeper not too bulky. There are many things to put the pump in hidden places like your leg and they are comfortable. The only thing that changes with the insulin pump is you get better control and can eat more and you dint inject yourself 12 times in three days instead you put a tubing under your skin once every three days. We still use Humalog and the vial has to be filled for us every week depends on your dose how often and how much insulin you use. You still have a diet and test to keep controll. You can not have controll without testing. It can give you more freedom. My son is 11 and has had the pump since he was 8. He no longer misses food awards at school yes they give pizza parties and ice cream parties for good grades and attendance. Now we just bolus and test at that time. No more he can't come to the party or he can take his food home for when he can eat. He said he feels normal. The controll is fabulous he was diagnosed at 8 months and they could not controll him until he was on the pump. Highly recommend the pump!!! You can call the pump companies they will send you info on there pump we compared three before we chose the Cosmo, which is our second. He broke his Animas 5 times in two years little boys are tough on pumps. So far Cosmo is surviving him. I think you will find with all the training and education you get with a pump your life will be enhanced. It is easy to use and we love it.
2006-08-04 00:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, no getting around it. However I was in a focus group last month, and they are trying to find ways to make the pump easier to use. So you may want to wait a bit. the ones they have now are complicated and bulky. and you need to take multiple doses to get your proper prescibed dosage.
I thought it would be as simple as an albuterol inhaler, but it is very different. they work by putting a powder form insulin packet or vial into the unit and the unit disperses the powder into a tube that filters in air to expand the powder, and then you inhale it. Depending on your dosage this could mean taking 3 or 4 or more doses to equal a single injection. And the unit is complicated and needs to be cleaned periodically and a chip replaced every couple of weeks. Sounds expensive if you ask me.
2006-08-03 20:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by robbi111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you still need to test your blood glucose levels regularly. The pump only pushs insulin in to your body in small amounts continuously.
There are new devices coming to the market place soon, maybe, that will both deliver insulin and test your BG level. But, exactly when is still unknown.
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2016-02-16 15:30:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A co-worker of mine uses a pump and does still test her sugar.
2006-08-04 14:33:32 · answer #7 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-08 23:49:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋