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Insulin Pumps

My five year old son has had type 1 diabetes for seven months, I researched pumps and was very encouraged about them. However, when I approached his pediatrician, he said he felt my son was too young and that my son has great control with multiple injections so why change it. What age is a good age to start pumping? Should I push the issue?

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Last summer, my daughter had infusion set and high blood sugar problems when she was on a swim team. How difficult would it be for her to switch to shots for the summer, then back to pumping in September?

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My 16 year old experiences pain each time he changes his pump site. How can we ease the pain?

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Can you use insulin pens and/or insulin pumps in children under 10 years old? Can they be used by a four year old?

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I am interested in an Animas pump. How does its size to compare to my MiniMed 508? What have others said about Animas pumps?

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What could be causing “dark spots” at the pump insertion sites of an African American child?

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When I was at the ER for the stomach flu, my blood sugars were low and I had moderate urine ketones. The doctor had me suspend my pump for eight hours. Was this the right thing to suggest or not?

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How is one supposed to dispose of the introducer needle of an Inset? It does not fit in a traditional “sharps” container.

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My husband and I would like to put our newly diagnosed toddler on a pump, but our endocrinologist would prefer to wait. Is there any reason why waiting may be better?

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My toddler was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We started her on the OmniPod Pump, but I would like to get a second opinion about what pump is best for a child her age.

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