Insulin Pump Therapy

Insulin pump therapy is increasingly popular. Because insulin pumps more closely mimic what your body does naturally, you can improve your blood sugar control. With that control comes a more flexible lifestyle. Remember, though, that the pumps still require a lot of input from users, although technical improvements are happening all the time. If you are wondering whether you should use a pump or are already on a pump, this section explains:

• What is an insulin pump?:
  The parts of a pump
• FAQ: Pump:
  What the pump can do and not do
• Programming the pump:
  Setting the basal and bolus insulin infusion doses
• Advanced programming features:
  How to get the most out of the pump and use all the options
• Infusion sets:
  All about the different sets
• Infusion set insertion:
  Details on how to place the set
• Ketones and insulin pumps:
  Why to watch for ketones and what to do if you have them
• Travel:
  Special considerations when using a pump while traveling
• Exercise:
  Problem solving to have stable blood sugar control during exercise