Topic:	Diabetes (DM)
Title:	Art and Science of Insulin-Pump Therapy.
Author:	Marcus, A.O.
Source:	In: Leahy, J.L. and Cefalu, W.T., eds. Insulin Therapy. Monticello, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2002. p. 223-244.
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Abstract:	This chapter on insulin pump therapy is from a reference book that explores the pharmacokinetics of insulin and insulin programs. The book focuses on the latest blood glucose self-monitoring equipment and assessment strategies that can achieve optimal glycemic control and thus reduce the occurrence of complications including retinopathy (eye disease), neuropathy (nerve disease), nephropathy (kidney disease) and cardiovascular disease. In this chapter, the author notes that insulin pumps provide the best method of achieving normal blood sugars, based on multiple studies documenting improved control across all population groups, ages, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The author discusses the research studies, the use of insulin pump therapy in adult patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, insulin pump therapy in pediatric patients, implementing pump therapy, insulin pump therapy in type 2 diabetes, insulin pump therapy during pregnancy, and special considerations, including hypoglycemic unawareness and the problem of renal disease and neuropathies (nerve diseases) such as gastroparesis. 3 figures. 3 tables. 63 references.
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	English.
Major Keywords:	Diabetes Mellitus. Patient Care Management. Type 1 Diabetes. Intensive Diabetes Management. Insulin. Insulin Pumps. Drug Therapy.
Minor Keywords:	Adults. Children. Aged. Pregnancy. Type 2 Diabetes. Hyperglycemia. Complications. Hypoglycemia. Administration and Dosage. Adjustment. Patient Education. Patient Care Team.
Publication Number:	DMBK11680
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