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Insulin Pumps

Are there orientation sessions for the pump? If so, how long do they last? Is it possible for the pump to be taught to a camp nurse in 20 minutes? Is a camper who is six years old and on the pump for only one month a safe day camp candidate?

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I have been using an insulin pump user for about five years, and I am in very good health, but suddenly, I am having elevated blood sugars after weight lifting class (three times per week). I believe that this is from fat and calories being converted to glucose and being released. Is this the reason? I am going to try to increase my basal rate during and a few hours after my training.

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My 11 year old daughter, diagnosed about two months ago, still has the crazy highs in the morning, despite many insulin changes. Our practitioner has talked about possibly going ahead and getting a pump, but I’ve read it’s not a good idea to get a pump for at least six months. Any thoughts?

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I am currently on Humalog before each meal and Lantus at bedtime, and I would really love to start using a pump, but don’t want to wear it to certain occasions such as a prom. I heard of one person in a chat room who would sometimes (when needed) switch off the pump and take injections. Is this really possible?

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I would like to change from injections to a pump. Have you ever heard of people doing the pump and injections? Not at the same time, but if they don’t want to wear the pump to a special event, like prom or a wedding, can they switch?

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My eight year old son, who is on an insulin pump, has maintained overall great control. However, even though his after breakfast blood sugars are in target range most of the time, he has always run higher pre-lunch at school than at home on a fairly consistent basis. How much can stress/excitement increase blood sugars?

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My daughter’s insulin pump failed and needed replacement one week after returning from travelling by air. Could the damage have been caused by a hand held scanner used at the security checkpoint?

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What would cause the tubing in an infusion set to become like it is “air locked” so that the pump cannot push insulin through the tubing?

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I am 46 years old, have type 1 diabetes, and I have been using a pump for four months. My blood sugar is suddenly very high even though my pump appears to be working and my routine has not changed. Is “poor site absorption” a possibility? What causes it? How do I avoid it?

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I have looked at CoZmo on-line, and the features are great, but when it comes down to it, reliability and navigation ease are the most important. Would recommend this pump?

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