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Insulin Pumps

My daughter is starting the pump and has been practicing with saline. She is doing fine, except,when she does her three mile run daily, she disconnects from the pump and leaves the infusion set in, but the tape peels off after her run from sweating so much. When can she do to prevent this?

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What should my eight year old daughter’s A1c’s and individual range be? Are the dramatic swings and the individual high’s causing or contributing to long-term complications? Is the danger of low glucose at age eight enough to tolerate the risks associated with having many high’s? What is your opinion of using the pump at her age?

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My son is on a trial pump with the saline solution, and, when it was started, the nurse was in a hurry and didn’t use the Emla cream. She said it didn’t matter. Shouldn’t you always use the cream? He says it hurts, and we’re having a hard time getting him to even keep the set in.

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My eight year old son’s endocrinologist wants to put him on a pump which we’re all excited about it. The problem is, our endocrinologist’s practice is a three-hour drive. How do we realistically go on the pump with no local support?

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I had gestational with my first pregnancy, now i have been diagnosed with diabetes (supposedly type 2). I am starting on insulin since the pills aren’t working for me. When I get pregnant again (in a few months), will I be able to use the pump?

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My 15 year old niece has IDDM. She has had a number of hyperglycemic episodes leading to hospitalization. Due to income problems, her mother is unable to afford the cost of the insulin pump.

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My three year old son has had type 1 diabetes since he was two. I read something about a four-year-old with an insulin pump. I just want to know if it would be safe for my child also. Is it possible or even safe for that matter for a child so young to be on the pump?

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My daughter is 2 1/2. The center we currently use does not believe in putting young children on pumps. They believe that the older kids can better manage the pump, however I am constantly finding articles suggesting that putting a toddler on a pump can be a good thing. Any comments?

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I have had diabetes for four years now. During this time, I have put on a lot of weight, have lost a lot of energy, and feel constantly depressed. My control is quite poor. Will going on an insulin pump help?

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Since upgrading my pump, I have had problems with it along with the service provided by the company. Often these problems have resulted in extremely high blood sugars, and I have had four pumps already. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can get a pump that actually works properly? Do I have any recourse?

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