FAQs About Diabetes & Pumping Insulin

Insulin Pumper's FAQ's

• Why We Pump ...stories posted to the forum by our list members.
• Insulin Pumpers Mail Lists - Message and Content Guidelines Do's and Don'ts of the mail lists
• Confused about the words we use? These abbreviations and acronyms are in common use today.
  We use these terms frequently on the Insulin-Pumpers list. (text_version)
• So you're thinking about a pump?... the story of a vetran diabetic and his reluctance to begin pump therapy after 22 years on shots
• Where to Wear Your Pump as well as a few choice comments on HOW
• How menstruation affects diabetes control Why a woman's menstrual cycle can affect her blood sugar and what can be done to maintain control. (text_version)
• Emotional Aspects of Diabetes ... some thoughts about living with diabetes from the members of the Insulin Pumpers forum.
• The Emotional and Psychological Effects of Dealing with Diabetes What do Families Need / Want?
• Is my infusion site the cause of my high Blood Sugars? Some practical tips for determining if your infusion site is causing your high blood sugars. (text_version)
• NEW PUMP - Now you've got it! What to do with it. Some Tips for Developing a Lasting Relationship With Your Pump (text_version)
• A Few Days on the MM Glucose Sensor A report from one of the first users of the new Glucose Sensor complete with data.
• Wearing a Continuous Glucose Sensor A UK list member's experience with the Continuous Glucose Monitoring System.
• Tips about Infusion Sets, Tape and other Sticky Things Tips to help you get it off, make it stay on, and clean off the goo
• What is a DIAPORT -- implantable permanent infusion port. Lesley Jordan talks about starting on the DiaPort - where the insulin goes straight into you, and not into the fat under your skin
• Ladies! hide your pump illustration of where to hide pump for slinky dresses using a pair of bike shorts.
• Backpacking and the Pump Some tips about strenuous activity and basal settings -- nice hike too!
• Using the Palm OS for diabetes management
• Traveling to Mexico with your Pump Key words and phrases.
• Your pump and MRI's, X-rays, CT-scans warning about damage to your pump during certain medical procedures (BUT... airport security is OK).
• Pictures of the Insulin Pumpers Office and Data Center

• Photos of where to put infusion sets Pictures of insertions in various places, tummy, buttocks, hip, breast, etc...
• Where can I STICK my Infusion Set? Drawings provided by Disetronic and MiniMed showing acceptable locations for infusion set placement.
• Videos showing Tender/Sil/Comfort Set Insertion short videos showing insertion into front and back of love handle area.

• Law by state: Diabetes Laws from Islets of Hope
• Summary: State Laws prescription requirements for syringes, insulin, infusion supplies

• Recent pump studies Required reading for your physician.
• Insulin Pump Therapy.. is it right for YOU? A brochure about insulin pump use by NovoNordisk.
  hint: page one is a slow load and contains only the title and some pictures. Skip to page 2
• Tape Tips Good article prepared by MiniMed with helpful infusion site tips
• Bubbles - howto get rid of them
• Insulin Pump coverage under Medicare The criteria for obtaining coverage under medicare
• Outdated Jim Summers' 1995 FAQ2 About Insulin Pumps -- a little out of date but good!
• Why Good Control Is Important Summary of the DCCT results.
• Sick Day Management Sick day protocol
• Insulin Remaining Curves for Lispro (Humalog) and Aspart (Novolog/NovoRapid) insulin analogs
• The Effects of Social Support on Eating Behavior in Patients with Diabetes by Gianna Marzilli, Williams College
• Insulin Pump Use in Australia

• National Diabetes Statistics from the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
• Risks of getting IDDM (Type 1) Statistics and discussion from the National Institute of Health
• Various risk factors for Type 1 diabetes long article, lots of good information
• Genetics of Diabetes
• History of Diabetes starting 1152 B.C.
• Edward Reid, 5 part faq Updated frequently -- long & detailed
• USENET DIABETES FAQ General Information on Diabetes, treatments, concerns, etc...
  • general (part 1 of 5) selected subjects below, there are others

    What are mmol/L? How do I convert between mmol/L and mg/dl?

    The body's response to exercise and insulin

  • bg monitoring (part 2 of 5) selected subjects below, there are others

    Comparing blood glucose meters

    What's HbA1c and what's it mean?

    Why is interpreting HbA1c values tricky?

    hbA1c meaning, reversibility, explanation of weighted average Good explanation

  • Treatment options Discussion of Insulins, Injectors, Pumps, cures Type 1, othere topics
  • Online Resources Mail lists, News groups, etc...
  • Research Mostly DCCT information
• Diabetes Software updated monthly !
• What is TYPE 1 Diabetes? ADA information on type 1 (immune mediated) diabetes
• What is TYPE 2 Diabetes? ADA information on Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
• DIABETIC Mailing List FAQs FAQs from Lehigh University DIABETIC mailing list
• Take Charge of Your Diabetes CDC howto on health maintence for diabetics
• New Treatment Saves Eyes ... A new treatment, still in the early stages of clinical practice, can help save the cells of your retina if you receive it while you wait for your surgery, and before too much damage has occured.
• Carbohydrate Metabolism How your body uses and stores carbohydrate
• Diabetes at School Help for children with diabetes and their parents to ensure that they are able to care for their diabetes while at school