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Insulin Pumps

Since switching to a MiniMed pump and Quick-sets, my blood sugars are running higher. Could the Quick-set be the problem? Is there latex in the sticky part? Something on it causes itching.

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I am an insulin dependent diabetic and would like to go on a pump. How does it works and what does it cost? Can I get it on the NHS or does it cost?

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My teen son uses a pump. He boluses four to eight units, relying on his 26.6 units of basal to help cover food. Is this causing his high A1c?

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Can an insulin pump be used to manipulate blood sugar levels or used to set blood sugar levels either higher or lower than normal?

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The endocrinologist has agreed to put my daughter on a pump. Which pump brands are most popular? Which is more popular for girls? How can I help with her moodiness when her blood sugar is high?

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Pump therapy is just becoming available in Australia and I am keen for my six year old daughter, diagnosed four years ago, to go on the pump. Do you have any statistics on death rates associated with children who are on pumps? Do children who suffer from lipohypertrophy have a reduced or increased incidence at the cannula site?

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Your response to the woman who was taking her child to the chiropractor was rather closed-minded. I know that my quality of living has been drastically improved by receiving Chiropractic and Medical care at the same time.

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My 12 year old grandson has had type 1 diabetes for three years. His food, insulin, and exercise are controlled, and he does not cheat on sugar intake. However, in the last six month, his blood sugars can swing from very high to very low in a four to six hour period. What could cause this?

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I don’t mind taking shots having done it for 28 years, and I recently tried the insulin pump. After two weeks, I found that it was not for me. I could not get past the fact that I had to keep this thing in me at all times. Now I am in conflict as to whether or not I made the correct decision. Any advice?

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I am a 15 year old who has been on a pump for about a year and a half and is some red spots from some of my infusion sets. They don’t hurt, but are eye sores. Is there a way to make them go away? Is it okay to put another infusion set in the same place?

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