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Insulin Pumps

If one is using an insulin pump with Lispro and the insulin supply is terminated, then how long does it take before ketoacidosis is a severe problem?

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My seven year old son has had type 1 for one year, and his blood glucose range from the 60s to 400s mg/dl [3.3-22.2mmol/L] with at least four insulin injections per day. I have read numerous positive things regarding the pump, but his “busy” doctors have not explained much and really do not give me a good reason why he should or should not be a candidate for the pump.

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We are struggling with taping the needles. All the tapes we are using at home as well in the hospital are not sticking. Have you heard about this problem? Do you know the solution?

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During a trial run of an insulin pump, we discovered that the best spot for out duaghter seems to be the upper hip/buttocks area, but she has eczema, particularly in the buttocks area, which is generally controlled. Will inserting the infusion set in an area with a rash be likely to cause irritation or increased risk for infection?

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Is it ethical for a doctor to recommend only one brand of insulin pump, when several essentially equivalent brands exist?

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Our nine year old daughter, diagnosed at 16 months, is profoundly deaf in her left ear. Both my husband and I are also hearing impaired, and we are trying to find the right pump for all of us. Our concern is that he won’t be able to hear it when she is asleep.

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I was wondering if there are any contraindications with the insulin pump and contact sports, if you disconnect.

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My 9 year-old is on a pump. We have noticed that there are certain “sweet” spots on his abdomen for his catheter, while other areas we stay away from because of apparently poor absorption.

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My 8 year old son was diagnosed about 15 months ago. I’m very interested in having my son use a pump. His doctors state that they usually don’t consider them until late teens. How can I get them to consider one?

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Our ten year old son’s baseball season will begin soon. Although he has managed games and practices before with fairly good results, this will be his first season as a “pumper.” I am in a bit of a quandary as to where he might wear his pump to protect it from sliding, etc.

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