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 is not for you. Only you, your family, and diabetes team can make that decision. In all honesty, I believe that, in the end, it must be up to YOU to decide what will work best with your lifestyle, support network, and personality. Let's discuss the benefits and disadvantages of the pump and multiple injections.
PUMP POSITIVES:
1. No more shots (unless...
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