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Insulin Pumps

My daughter has developed hives at her pump sites. Neither the allergist nor the endocrinologist has any advice. What do you suggest?

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What is the consensus for pump use in children?

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My wife has type 1 diabetes and uses an insulin pump, but she is not checking her blood sugar and refuses to watch her diet. She is very moody and sometimes seems depressed. How can I help her take better care of herself?

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I am 15 years old, have had diabetes for about five years now, and I wear an insulin pump around my leg because it is less noticeable under my jeans. I would rather have to change the insulin everyday and have it be much smaller than having it so big and bulky. Are any of the new pumps smaller?

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My husband has had type 1 diabetes for 22 years, and has been on the pump for almost two years. Lately, he’s been having low sugars (17-32 mg/dl [0.94- 1.8 mmol/L]) at least once a day, and for the past week, he can no longer tell when he is going low. Is this a bad sign? Could the pump this be the reason for the constant low sugars?

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I have been doing a lot of thinking lately and am wondering if someone uses insulin pump therapy to control their diabetes, could they ultimately eliminate the hypoglycemic episodes? Is this true? Can you explain why they would not if that is the case?

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I have type 1 diabetes, and last week I started using an insulin pump for the first time. I am having a problem with larger air bubbles in the syringe when trying to load with Humalog and doing a prime. I have kept the insulin at room temperature, but still seem to be struggling with the bubbles. Since I am new at pumping, I would appreciate any suggestions.

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My 11 year old son has had type 1 diabetes for eight months and is using a pump with good control in general, but we struggle to bolus correctly for high fat meals. Any suggestions as to how to handle this situation? Can you please explain the effects of high fat on the body?

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My 15 year old type 1 diabetic son was diagnosed 11 years ago. The last year his blood sugars have been very erratic. The endocrinologist has finally suggested a pump, but my son does’t take his shots and carb counting too seriously. How do I get him to take this along with the complications seriously?

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My daughter was diagnosed at 13 months; she is now 3 years old. About 2 months ago she started using an insulin pump. It has helped to level out her blood glucose levels, however, her appetite has increased. She always seems to be hungry. Does the insulin itself trigger hunger?

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