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Insulin Pumps

What are the repercussions for a child to become dependent on a machine? Pumps seem awfully expensive for what they do. How can insulin pump companies justify charging up to $6,000? What happens if insurance coverage is lost? What about machine replacement with ever changing technology?

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To prevent lipoatrophy, my daughter has been using a NovoLog/steroid mix in her insulin pump for a year. I wanted to update her story.

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Is the one year waiting period to get a pump the norm for most pediatric endocrinologists? What is the benefit of waiting? What is the criteria for being ready for a pump?

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Prior to starting insulin pump therapy, I had approximately 40 episodes of hypoglycemia within 30 days. Although I have had only two reactions since getting my pump, I am still lacking energy and am having difficulty in keeping up with my college assignments. Just how long does it take the entire body to completely recover from just one episode of hypoglycemia — or in my situation, 40 in a 30 day span?

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My 6 year old son has had diabetes for 17 months. He hates shots and really wants a pump, but our diabetes team is discouraging us from getting one. Why would they do this? Should we get a different diabetes team?

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My teen son often has high blood sugars he cannot explain. I know he doesn’t always exercise and eat well. The endocrinologist won’t let him get a pump until he lowers his A1c. Do you have any suggestions?

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I am baffled by my son’s high sugars between 12:00 midnight and 2:00 am because insulin requirements are supposed to be lower than normal. Can you help?

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My eight year old grandson has type 1 diabetes and is on a pump. Even though he is not obese and is solid, I am concerned about his weight. What effect does the diabetes have on his metabolism? Does the pump allow him to eat things he should not by its ability to compensate with a bolus?

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I am desperately trying to get an OmniPod for my toddler nephew, but since we are in Iran, they won’t send us one. Can you help us?

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Since going on a pump six months ago, my son has had many episodes of high blood sugars/mild DKA. He also doesn’t like testing his blood sugar at school. What can you suggest?

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