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Insulin Pumps

I am a young adult type 1 on a pump. I will be doing a lot of outdoor/beach activities while on vacation for a week. What is recommended for pump users who have extended exposure to heat?

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My daughter’s infusion set pulls out every time it gets the slightest bit wet. When she showers, we cover the site with plastic wrap and waterproof tape. but it still manages to get a little wet and pulls out. With swimming season here, we are going crazy trying to figure out a way to stop this. Do you have any suggestions?

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A year ago, my now 11 year old and my eight year old were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, three months apart, and they are currently on a Lantus with Humalog regimen, but we are researching switching to pump therapy. Should we get the pump for both our children at the same time? Should we keep the younger one’s regimen as is until he is more independent?

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I am 14 years of age, I have type 1 diabetes, and I am currently using pen injections, but a pump looks more comfortable and more convenient. Is it available in the UK? If it isn’t, could you please tell me how else I could get this and how much it would cost in pounds, preferably. Would it be worthwhile for me to get this or would sticking to a pen injection be a safer option?

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My seven year old daughter, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes eight months ago, started using an insulin pump two months ago. Her blood glucose readings fluctuated and basal studies could not be continued past three hours because the readings either went too high or low. Is there any other reason that would cause her basal insulin requirement to change so much?

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I am 21 years old, I have type 1 diabetes, and I have trouble controlling my blood sugar levels, having twice been admitted to ICU for ketoacidosis. I have a good diet and all the rest but need help. Could a pump help to regulate my blood sugar levels better?

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My son is a college student. Two years ago, as a high school senior, we tried him on Lantus and Humalog. He developed a very low heart rate and very low blood pressure. After many tests we finally insisted it was the insulin and put him back on regular and NPH. He got better. He wishes for a more flexible mix.

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When I change my catheter site to my upper abdomen, after a day, I start to feel pain. I have no problems in my lower abdomen. Nothing I do seems to help. What am I doing wrong?

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I have had breast reconstruction two years ago using the tram flap method, and I would like to begin using a pump. Would it be suitable to use my stomach area for the infusion set?

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My son has been on insulin pump therapy using Lispro insulin for about two and a half years. Approximately seven months ago, we started noticing signs of lipoatrophy in his abdomen, and the lesions have started getting worse in the last few weeks. How can this be prevented?

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