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Insulin Pumps

I will be going for training on an insulin pump in a couple of weeks, and my endocrinologist told me that I will be using Humalog. However, I am concerned because I just recently heard that only NovoLog should be used, and Humalog causes the tubing to clog. Is there any truth to what I heard about Humalog clogging insulin pump tubing?

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Our 15 year old son has had type on diabetes since February 1995. A couple of days ago he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Do any of you have any experience dealing with this combination of type 1 diabetes, AML, and the pump? And due to his diabetes, what can we expect when he has his bone marrow transplant as far as blood sugars and could it help his diabetes?

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I work out often and very hard (45 minutes to one hour of aerobic exercise plus 30 minutes weightlifting), and I am on an insulin pump. My basal rate during the time of day when I work out most often is about 1 unit per hour. What is a good rule to follow in terms of setting temporary basal rates for periods of intense exercise?

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Pump supplies are so expensive that it’s difficult to pay for them, even with insurance contribution. What are the risks involved with re-using them?

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We have been having problems with blood in my toddler’s pump canula both with angled and straight sets. Have you seen this? What do you recommend we do?

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Is it really uncommon to have to have such a high dose of insulin in the morning compared to other times of the day? What causes this?

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I have type 2 diabetes, I go to the military hospital, and cannot get a pump there because they say the cost is too high so I am trying to find out how much a pump would cost. How much it is for me to buy an insulin pump? Please help me if you can, because so far no doctor was able to get my blood sugar under control.

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I have recently met with my daughters’ pediatrician, we inquired about the insulin pump,and she said because my daughter isn’t in control that she wouldn’t even consider her for it. When I requested that she see an endocrinologist, the doctor said we still needed to get her in better control first. Wouldn’t the specialist be more up to date and helpful?

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How do you determine when your child is “ready” for an insulin pump?

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Is an insulin pump more efficient than injections? Is there anyone making insulin spray?

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