Any alternative of insulin injection?can insulin be given by pump? is the pump useful?

Question

i did ask about my 10 yrs old bro's diet..through consultation of doctors n the opinions of very generous poeple on this site..we came to knowthat there is no any other option for type 1 diabeties else than insulin.. my so younger bro is tired of injestions n nedles.is.any one there generous n kind hearted person?wud tell me that how the inhailor pump for insulin can b obtained...truly speaking i m from a very average family n we live in pakistan ,cannot afford the expensive pump...is there any way of geeting it??...plz guide...i am 17 yrs girl..much worried about my bro n my family.....GOD will surely award the person who has love n huminity for others...if any one there who has ability to purshase that pump n can send..it is very difficult to buy here in pakistan as it is not available easily n is much much expensive too.....a hopeful girl waiting for the happiness of little bro who cannot afford the pain of injections now.........GOD bless u all ..plz think about it plz.....

Answer 1

Yes, insulin pumps work very well, especially the newer ones with the built-in monitors. Ask your doctor about having one implanted. It's like comparing carburetion to computer-controlled fuel-injection

Answer 2

I LOVE MY PUMP! I was diagnosed with type I diabetes at the age of ten. Yes, insulin is the only option. But, a pump is a wonderful way to take insulin. THere have been so many advances from when I first got mine (I was eleven, and really had to fight for it, but there are three year olds getting them, now). Pumps are expensive, if that is a consideration for your family, but I think its worth it.
Your brother will still have to use needles to get the infusion set its, and occasionally take shots (sometimes, blood sugar is high, and if the intregity of the pump is in question, shots are the only solution...), but the infusion sets are pretty comfortable to wear (i get tape reactions after about 4 days, but you're only supposed to wear them for 3 days, and I've had a pump for 7 yrs). I would say that a good infusion set hurts about as much as one shot, and a bad infusion set hurts about as much as three, (as opposed to the pain of the six additional ones required for three days of insulin on a 3 shot a day plan... I dunno, I think it may have changed since, and there is no lantus involved, which i hear stings, but once again, I haven't take long acting insulin via a shot for so long that I'm not sure I could do it now.) The needle is usually removed, and then there is just a soft cathader left in.

Check out http://www.animas.com. I love my animas pump, they have great customer service, and good training. The other popular brand is Minimed, and they recently came out with a pump that also radios a constant glucose moniter.

Good luck. I would encourage you to apply for a grant, or something, to pay for the pump. I'll pray for you.

Answer 3

Some helpful sites:
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/index_cwd.htm
http://www.pumpexpeditions.com/400.asp

Also, contact the pump manufacturers directly to see if there is some program available for your situation:

Animas:
Val Valentino at 1-877-YES PUMP, extension 1225 or via e-mail at [e-mail]

Smiths Medical:
Marilyn Graff at 1-800-544-4734 extension 7201 or via e-mail at [e-mail]

Medtronic MiniMed
Julie Sweidan at 1-800-999-9859 x 4514 or via e-mail at [e-mail]

Sorry, Yahoo Answers is cutting off the e-mail addresses above. All should have ".com" at the end.

Answer 4

Come to the US and apply for Medicaid, I think the pump is covered. Yes they are really expensive, $6000, not including the infusion sets, you need to change every 3 days and the reserviors, strips, etc...
My daughter uses a pump they really are the best. Good Luck

Answer 5

well, there is 'insulinum', a homeopathic drops, that can be taken orally. this is made by Rechweg, germany. u may try this but dont discontinue the injections till the body system of the patient acepts this oral drug and sustains on it.