Using Insulin Pumps in Diabetes: A Guide for Nurses and Other Health ProfessionalsISBN: 978-0-470-05925-8
Paperback
224 pages
April 2008
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Insulin pump therapy is now a well-established option for treating
diabetes. This method of insulin delivery offers the opportunity
for people with diabetes to manage their diabetes confidently and
competently to achieve good glycaemic control and a better quality
of life. Using Insulin Pumps in Diabetes covers all aspects
of insulin pump therapy in a clear and informative style, and is an
essential guide for all health professionals involved in caring for
people with diabetes using insulin pumps.
Using Insulin Pumps in Diabetes explores issues such as the advantages and disadvantages of insulin pump therapy; the experiences of insulin pump users, how to set up an insulin pump service, how to set and adjust insulin doses and optimising glycaemic control. It also includes chapters on insulin pumps in pregnancy, and in babies, toddlers and young children.