Putting Your Patients on the Pump, 3rd Edition

Modern insulin pumps are complex, multifaceted devices that continue to advance and evolve. A pump-particulary with integrated continuous glucose monitoring-is a powerful toolwhen prescribed to appropriate and motivated individuals, and can help people achieve their best possible level of glycemic control.

This comprehensive, fully updated edition guides practitioners through all aspects of initiating and maintaining effective pump therapy. Topics include:

Pump therapy advantages and disadvantages

Pump, infusion set, insulin options, and selection

Pump candidate basics

Getting the patient ready

Pump start-up

Pump therapy management

Case studies and guidelines