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Insulin Pump Therapy: Potential for Freedom

If you’re curious about insulin pump therapy, new to it or a seasoned pro you’ll find practical and professional information here. Why both? I’m a Certified Diabetes Educator with diabetes, a pump trainer and yes, a pumper.

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THIS SITE?

Offer Honesty.

  • The practical and the safety aspects.
  • The personal experience of pumping (that you see on forums and is innovative) and the professional experience (that is often lacking on those forums, yet is necessary).
  • The pros (miss meals, sleep in…) and the cons (the cost, the work...)
  • The knowledge to help you make informed decisions with your health care team.
  • The truth about pump brands. Not the marketing.

This site covers the basics of a diabetes pump therapy right up to the advanced details. So pull up a chair and learn how this diabetes device can be liberating and alas, can be much work. How new insulin pump features mean new freedoms, if combined with the information to understand and use them safely. (Aha…the educator rears her head!)

Essential insulin pump information if you're thinking about pumping
Thinking about an insulin pump? Will it or won’t it help you with your diabetes? This introduction to diabetic pumps will answer your questions and give an example in the life of a pumper.

Types of Insulin Pump - Tubes, Tubeless and Implanted
The three main types of insulin pump - those requiring tubes, tubeless and implanted - as well as their numerous manufacturers, are introduced here.

Low Blood Sugar: What's Causing It?
Checklists to troubleshoot the causes of low blood sugar levels in diabetes and a special list for those on insulin pumps. Insulin pump therapy has unique technical and programming issues that can co

Sudden High Blood Sugar in Diabetes: Explanations
Explanations for sudden high blood sugar readings. 15 causes of hyperglycemia for everyone with diabetes, as well as 17 specifically for insulin pump users.

Accucheck Spirit Insulin Pump
Accucheck Insulin Pump has some unique features that people either love... or not. Review them before making your decision to purchase a pump for your diabetes.

Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump Discontinued
Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump Users: Learn how you and your diabetes are affected now that these pumps are discontinued.

Medtronic Insulin Pump - Pros and Cons of the Paradigm models
Medtronic insulin pump: what people like and dislike about the Paradigm 522 and 722 models. Review the features that could sell you or dissuade you from purchasing this pump

How do insulin pumps work and what does setting basal rates mean?
How do insulin pumps work? What don’t they do? What does “setting basal rates,”mean? Your answers to these questions and more are found in this introduction to pumping.

An insulin pumper's day. What's it like?
Follow a day in the life of an insulin pumper. See how the pump is used and what decisions are made. Learn the ups and the downs, the pros and the cons in this pumpers day.

Advantages of insulin pumps include reducing fear of hypoglycemia.
Advantages of insulin pumps go beyond missing meals or sleeping in. Read real-life scenarios of how pump programming helps handle fears of hypoglycemia, while reducing lows too.

Want to pump insulin? Find out if pump therapy is right for you.
Want to pump insulin? Find out what steps you might need to become a pump candidate. Surprisingly, age and type of diabetes aren’t part of the criteria.

Emergency Insulin Pump Kit
An emergency insulin pump kit prepares you to handle unexpected troubles with your insulin pump or diabetes!

Diabetes Educator for Insulin Pump Therapy
This diabetes educator speaks about insulin pumps from both professional and personal experience!

Disclaimer & Terms of Use
Disclaimer and terms