October 31, 2008

Health Tip: Living With an Insulin Pump

(HealthDay News) -- An insulin pump offers many benefits for diabetics, including better blood glucose control and greater convenience.

The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions while getting used to your pump:

• Take your insulin at the same time each day.
• Carry an extra insulin pen or additional insulin with you when traveling.
• Talk to a dietitian about how to adjust your diet when you start using the pump.
• When you turn off your pump, devise a way to remind yourself to turn it back on.
• Regularly record and review all of your information, including blood glucose levels, carbohydrates, corrective doses and exercise.

-- Diana Kohnle

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