Insulin Pump Workbook - The Diabetes Education Network

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What are the advantages of insulin pump therapy What are the disadvantages of insulin pump therapy 6
Possible Reasons to Convert to an Insulin Pump Please tick the boxes that you feel are relevant to you: Repeated episodes of hypoglycaemia despite high self-care Reduced awareness of hypoglycaemia Rise in blood glucose in the early hours of the morning, called the “dawn phenomenon” Wide fluctuations in blood glucose level despite intensive multiple injection insulin regime Pre-conception or pregnancy Requiring very small amounts of insulin or Insulin sensitivity HbAIc over 8.5% □ □ □ □ □ □ □ I feel that I am …..(tick all boxes relevant to you) Motivated to succeed Able to self-manage and problem solve Willing to test blood sugars at least 4 times a day Competent at carbohydrate counting Competent at insulin adjustment for carbohydrate, blood sugar and lifestyle Willing to work with the multi-disciplinary team Aware of the insulin pump agreement □ □ □ □ □ □ □ 7
Page 1 and 2: Insulin Pump Workbook Local Phone N
Page 3 and 4: About This Workbook Welcome to this
Page 5: What are your expectations about pu
Page 9 and 10: Benefits of Insulin Pump Therapy -
Page 11 and 12: Blood Glucose Monitoring Measuring
Page 13 and 14: Calculating Your Insulin to Carbohy
Page 15 and 16: What Insulin Will be Used in My Pum
Page 17 and 18: Infusion Site Management • It is
Page 19 and 20: What blood glucose level would you
Page 21 and 22: Help from Others Any of the above t
Page 23 and 24: Causes of High Blood Glucose Levels
Page 25 and 26: Managing Illness and Diabetic Ketoa
Page 27 and 28: What should I do if I’m ill and m
Page 29 and 30: Blood Sugar above 14 Check pump and
Page 31 and 32: Checking Your Insulin to Carbohydra
Page 33 and 34: Checking Your Basal Rate Basal rate
Page 35 and 36: Example 2 What changes would you ma
Page 37 and 38: Using Temporary Basal Rates Do you
Page 39 and 40: Advanced Bolus Options Another adva
Page 41 and 42: Pump Failure My pump is not working
Page 43 and 44: Travel What will be different the n
Page 45 and 46: Admission to Hospital What do I do

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