Basics of insulin pump theory
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BRANT P. FOSTER Basics of Insulin Pump Theory
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Authored by Brant P. Foster, RN, a long time friend and contributor to the Texas Lions Camp. This seminar is for the Advanced Diabetes Seminar 2014 at TLC.
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BRANT P. FOSTER
Basics of Insulin Pump Theory
Show of hands!
Who has a pump wearer in the family?
Who knows what is looks like?
Who knows how to use it?
Who is scared of it?
Facts
Most complex way to manage Diabetes
Most flexible way to manage Diabetes
Most expensive way to manage Diabetes
Most chances for error/failure.
Once mastered, can be done beautifully!
Myths
A pump is automated
A pump measures your blood sugar
You can eat what you want , when you want… just bolus for it.
Many more!
How a pump works…
Follow me to the whiteboard for a comprehensive lesson.
ComponentsInsulinsBasal/bolusSettings/ratiosShorter duration of insulin (2 vs 4 hrs)
Dos and Do Nots!
DO change your site every 3 days Maximum.DO write down all pump settings and keep handyDO learn how to trouble shoot and access the
historyDO attend all available training offered
DON’T let the child self manage unsupervised, make them show you what they are doing
DON’T be afraid to call for help.(Don’t take longer than a 15min Break, Dr. Schreiner
is coming up)
