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Insulin Pumps

My son seems to have a problem with insulin absorption, having high blood sugars after 30 hours per infusion site. Is this a common problem? What do you recommend?

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What is the duration time for Humalog? The nurse says it’s gone in three hours, but it seems to last longer in my son. Should I change his pump accordingly?

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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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Our nine year old daughter was diagnosed at the age of three. We are headed into a second level appeal with our insurance company over a denial of request for an insulin pump. The committee decision to deny our request was made based on the fact that use of an insulin pump on a person of your daughter’s age is not well established.

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Our 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about 5 months ago. Do you know of any research which suggests that an insulin pump can extend the honeymoon?

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Are implantable insulin pumps still in use?

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