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Insulin Pumps

My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four months ago. Is my daughter a candidate now for the pump? We really want to start on the pump as soon as possible.

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My son has been on 4-5 injections per day. We just moved to Alaska in July of 2003, and his diabetes is out of control. He A1c is now 12%. The doctor up here says he’s too young for a pump. I think he needs a pump. Can I demand an insulin pump?

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I often don’t get my daughter’s pump supplies for eight to nine weeks after I order them. Is this normal? What can I do about it?

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Lately, my son’s readings have been all over the place, even on a pump. When he was on shots, we had been told that if you see three highs in a row at a certain time of day, or two lows in a row at a certain time of day, that his insulin dosage should be changed. Is there a “rule of thumb” for adjusting insulin when using a pump?

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I have had diabetes for 41 years, using a pump for four years. I cannot always get the cannula to push through my skin proprerly. Why is this?

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My 19 month old was just diagnosed a week ago with type 1. At what age would he be eligible for the pump?

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While we have no difficulties with operating the pump and are in general pleased with it, the infusion sites drive us crazy. We seem to experience “site failures” at least one out of every five changes. Is this unusual?

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My 15 year old son who is on an insulin pump is completely noncompliant with his diabetes management. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

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Is pump therapy better way to manage diabetes? Is it recommended for children in the early stage of diabetes? I am looking for a way to help stabilize my son’s blood sugars.

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How can I prevent air bubbles in the tubing of my MiniMed pump? I only have them when I am outdoors in temperatures that are often below freezing. I often participate in snow sports or winter camping and go back and forth from very warm to very cold temperatures.

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