People with diabetes find freedom and flexibility with insulin pumps
Controlling type 1 diabetes requires tight management of blood sugar levels, which sometimes limits a person's activities. The creation of the insulin pump, however, has turned this around, offering new-found freedom to many. An insulin pump is a pager-sized, computer-programmed device that delivers precise amounts of insulin directly into the body through a thin plastic tube. The pump delivers insulin in small continuous amounts as well as larger pre-meal bursts. As the latest advance in diabetes treatment, insulin pumps offer flexibility, precision, improved control, and convenience.
Insulin pumps are best suited for people who are highly motivated and want the utmost control over blood sugars. Doctors are finding that the pump provides one of the best treatments for an increasing number of children and teens, allowing them to resume more normal childhood activities. In addition to a pump start-up and education program, People considering the pump and those already using one gather to share experiences and techniques for coping with the device.
Virtua Health offers the areas only insulin pump support group. For information, call toll-free 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823).