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7. How safe are insulin pumps?
Insulin pumps are proven to be safe. They have been used by hundreds of thousands of people around the world for years with few complications. Today's technology has only served to make them even better. The computer systems on today's insulin pumps perform continuous safety checks.
8. What is it like wearing a pump 24 hours a day?
Because today's insulin pumps are about the size of a personal pager and weigh only a few ounces, many insulin pump users forget they're wearing an insulin pump. During the day, you can clip it to your pant or skirt waistband or put it in a pocket. Some women even wear the pump in their bra. You have choices at night, too. Some people clip the pump to their pajamas, while others put it in a pocket or under their pillow. Many people simply lay the pump next to them. To catch a glimpse of some of the ways you can wear a pump, please click here.
9. What type of insulin is used with a pump?
Your healthcare professional will prescribe the insulin that is appropriate for you. Some important points to remember about insulin pumps and insulin include:
Insulin pumps use only fast-acting insulin.
People using long-acting insulin will no longer need it after they begin using
insulin pumps.
Why? An insulin pump delivers a continuous supply of
fast-acting insulin.
Fast-acting insulin has more predictable absorption
than intermediate or long-acting insulin, so your blood glucose levels can be
better controlled.
10. If I use an insulin pump will I automatically have good control of my blood glucose level?
Good control (or "tight" control, as you'll hear many people say) requires a balanced approach. Insulin pumps certainly will help you control your blood glucose level, but eating properly, monitoring your blood glucose and exercising regularly are equally important. The insulin pump doesn't take care of your diabetes, you do.