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What's the average cost of a diabetes pump?
In the year 2008 the average price of a diabetes pump was $6800-$7500. These prices may vary slightly. http://www.diabetes-blood-sugar-solutions.com/insulin-pump-cost.html
What are the heath ricks of having to have a diabetes pump?
Some health risks of having a diabetes pump are weight gain, possiable DKA if the pump because misconnected, and irration to the skin. Most people however say the pump is worth the risk and have been very happy with their own.
Is there a free diabetes pump for the elderly?
www.freediabetesresources.com is a good web site to check on free diabetes pump for elderly people. If you are on medicare you can call them and they will give you a list of companies to call or look up on the web sites.
Does Crystal Bowersox wear an insulin pump?
Yes, Crystal Bowersox, the singer-songwriter and former "American Idol" contestant, has been open about her Type 1 diabetes and has been seen wearing an insulin pump. She has used her platform to raise awareness about the condition and advocate for diabetes management. Bowersox's public acknowledgment of her diabetes has helped to inspire others living with the disease.
What is do you have to wear when you have diabetes?
Well you don't have to ware any thing if you want with type one because I have type one and you can take shots or take a pump and I use a pump and there small and I like the pump better.
Does the American Diabetes Association recommend a certain brand of diabetic pump?
The American Diabetes Association does not recommend any particular brand of diabetic pump, but they do have a list of currently available pumps on the market that pass their testing. Some brands include MiniMed, Accu-Chek and OmniPod
What can one do with a Medtronic insulin pump?
With a Medtronic insulin pump, one can inject insulin into their body to help them maintain a steady blood glucose level and keep their diabetes under control.
What is a omnipod?
the omnipod is a tubeless insulin pump that you replace every 3 days it is about the size of your palm and you can wear it anywhere you would get a shot it come with a personal diabetes manager (PDM) that you program to give your insulin
Difference between shots and pills for diabetes?
Pills are for Type 2 diabetics. Type 1 diabetics use shots or an insulin pump.
Does type 1 diabetes require medication?
Since someone with type 1 diabetes doesn't have insulin diabetics have to take insulin because you can't live without it. Insulin can't be taken my mouth though so you have to inject it or pump it into your body.
What is a insulin pump and how is it used in space?
Well, an Insulin Pump is a little device that kind of looks like a cell phone. It produces insulin for your body if you have diabetes, if you want to know what an insulin pump looks like go to Google and type in: Insulin pump. There is many different kinda of pumps. And I'm not sure if there used in space....
How scientific advancement has helped to solve the problem of diabetes?
An increase in scientific knowledge and medical technologies has aided medical professionals in diagnosing diabetes more easily, developing medicines to treat the condition internally, and creating devices like blood sugar meters and insulin pumps to make life easier for diabetics and ensure that their lives are not halted by diabetes.
