Have you ever wondered ‘What is an insulin pump?’ or ‘Who is a candidate for an insulin pump?’ Whether you are considering insulin pump therapy for yourself or your child, or learning more as you care for someone else living with diabetes, you will get answers to these questions and more in this new section.
Over time we will be posting new articles here, so you can learn how insulin pumps can help overall management of diabetes and reduce complications.
Insulin pumps use rapid-acting insulin to deliver both basal and bolus doses. Basal doses mimic the pancreas’ function between meals, while bolus doses are used at mealtime.
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People who use insulin pumps must check their blood sugar levels regularly. Checking blood sugar using a meter or continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in this article.
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Insulin pump therapy may better regulate your blood glucose levels, and help you prevent or delay diabetes complications. Read more about it in this article.
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If you are thinking about using an insulin pump to help you manage your diabetes – or if you recently got one – you may be wondering where you’re supposed to put it! Here are some tips for managing your insulin pump during your daily activities.
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An insulin pump is a device that delivers insulin continuously throughout the day. Its main advantage is that it helps regulate your blood glucose levels – this means you’ll have fewer highs and lows. Is insulin pump therapy right for you?
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An insulin pump is a small, computerized device that provides your body with insulin throughout the day. It’s about the size of a mobile telephone or a pager.
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Several provinces in Canada cover the costs of insulin pumps for select groups of people with diabetes. Discover if you are eligible.
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