I was diagnosed just 2 weeks ago with type 1 diabetes. I want to get a pump soon. How long do i have to wait before i can get an insulin pump, safely. I would ask my doc, but i don't have an appointment for 3 more weeks.
2007-03-08 10:45:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
It depends on you and whether or not your doctor thinks you are ready. If you are already to count carbs and know what your ratios of glucose to insulin are then you may be ready now. Most doctors make to take a "course" on how to use the pump, count carbs etc. You will most likely want to seek the advice of a dietitian first and learn about your diabetes before getting on the pump. I think it is great you are being proactive and wanting to get started on the best glucose management plan. My husband has been diabetic for 11 years now and has been on the pump for a little over a year and it's been great for him. Make sure you check up often 4 times a day is probably not realistic for tight control .. my husband checks up 5-8 times a day.
I recommend you check with your insurance company to find out what they cover. We were very lucky because we paid nothing for his pump and nothing for the supplies. We only pay a co pay for test strips and insulin.
Best of luck.
2007-03-08 12:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Courtney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-14 08:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type of insulin regimen are you doing now? Some type of 24 hour insulin plus rapid acting for meals? How are your results with that?
I suggest you give it a few months. You need time to adjust to the changes and learn absolutely everything you can about your condition. Test frequently and keep good records. Read the book Pumping Insulin by John Walsh. Talk to you doctor about it in 3 weeks. The pump is great, but with it is comes a lot of responsibility. Good luck to you, I wish you the best!
2007-03-08 13:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on your doctors views. Some doctors encourage their use and others don't. You will probably need to get a good idea of your insulin needs before a pump will be given.
2007-03-08 10:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insulin pumps are not for everyone.There are some draw backs and they can be expensive $4 to $6,000,and about $460.00 a month for supplies.You must be wiling to check your blood sugar's 4 times a day,and know how to manage and understand your disease etc.Google "insulin pumps",there's lots of info. Take care. SW RNP
2007-03-08 11:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call your doc, they take messages. Talk to your insurance and make sure they'll pay for it.
2007-03-08 11:11:53 · answer #6 · answered by heathermagoo13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋