Does my son really want a break from the pump or is he just sick of having diabetes
Josh said he wants to go on a pump vacation. Of course that means going back on lantus and novolog – a minimum of 4 shots a day. In theory our medical team has approved pump breaks and of course I’ll consult with them before making such a big treatment change.
But before I signed off on my 8 year old’s request I wanted to make sure he knew what the change would mean. The Smart Pen that Mary...
Insulin pumps are everywhere it seems. In fact most diabetics I know already have or are in the process of getting an insulin pump. I... Read more »
I hope after last week's blog that you are now in the position to make an educated decision about which form of basal/bolus therapy is or... Read more »
Good news: we convinced our daughter to try the insulin pump. As you know from my previous blogs, we had brought the horse to water but... Read more »
I have done my research! After reading Health Central's DiabeTeens.com, along with questions and concerns from my own teen patients with... Read more »
Republished with permission of Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine.com The Swiss medical device specialists at Debiotech and... Read more »
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