answersLogoWhite

0

If you want an insulin pump, discuss it with your doctor and make arrangements to see an endocrynologist if your doctor wants you to... Not all tyep 1 diabetics are on pumps.. It's a personal thing...

I've been a type 1 diabetic for 32 years and 3 years ago I decided to be on a pump.. It was the best idea I ever had...

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who invinted the insulin pump?

Dean Kamen inevented insulin pump


Why use insulin pump?

An insulin pump can be used as an alternative to multiple daily injections of insulin by insulin syringe.This method is known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy.


What is the only insulin that can be given intravenously?

Regular insulin is the only insulin that can be given by IV


How do you use an insulin pump correctly?

"When using an insulin pump, the reservoir needs to be filled with insulin. You do this by drawing insulin from a vial into the reservoir with the plunger, and then removing the needle."


Which of these is a disadvantage of insulin-pump technology?

High cost


What is a diabetic pump used for?

A diabetic pump, also known as an insulin pump, is used to regulate the amount of insulin used by a patient. It is an alternative to having multiple insulin injections a day.


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....


Where can you get a insulin pump?

from pancreas


Where was the insulin pump invented?

in America


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 types of insulin can be given intravenously?

ONLY REGULAR insulin can be given IV.Rapid-insulin analogs (insulin aspart, insulin lispro and insulin glulisine) may also be administered intravenously for glycemic control in selected clinical situations under appropriate medical supervision.


When was the insulin pump invented?

1960's