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Insulin Pumps

A swimmer, my daughter’s infusion sets come off in the pool or right afterwards. We’ve tried I.V. prep, Tegaderm and band aids. How can we get the sets to stick?

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How do you choose a pump when technology is changing so quickly? When will more continuous glucose monitors be FDA approved and available?

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I have no insurance and am seeking Medicaid. Could I get an insulin pump if I qualify for Medicaid? Do you know if any pump makers offer assistance to people in situations like mine?

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Since his February diagnosis, my son has been taking Humalog and NPH. I would like to get him on a pump to give him a more flexible schedule. Our endocrinology clinic wants us to wait. Am I being silly trying to get a pump so soon? Will my son likely cheat less if he’s on a pump?

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The endocrinologist has recommended we put our daughter on a pump before she starts kindergarten in the fall. Our daughter is not interested. What are its advantages compared to pens?

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My 12 year son has been on the pump for 8 months. His numbers were great on injections with a 6.2 hemoglobin A1c but since he has been on the pump, his numbers have been all over the place and now has a 9.2 A1c. What do you think could be the problem?

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My daughter is 8 years old and was diagnosed at age 4. We both tried the pump with a placebo for 3 days. The only problem with the pump was with the insertion of the tube. This was extremely painful for her, and she refuses to consider the pump.

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During a recent chat, there were two tips mentioned to help keep insulin pump infusion sets in place. My nephew just started pumping and didn’t understand either tip. Can you explain how these things might be helpful? Do you have other such tips?

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I would like to get some information about the latest and most modern insulin delivery systems.

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We are planning to visit Arizona in the summer and would like some advice regarding high ambient temperatures and pump use. I’ve heard differing advice. How hot is hot? How do people with diabetes on pump deal with extremely high outside temperatures?

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