INSULIN PUMP THERAPY

Course overview

The insulin pump is an alternative to insulin injections for maintaining normalized blood glucose levels. Insulin pump therapy, also referred to as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, provides insulin replacement in a manner that approximates normal physiological insulin delivery. CSII is a nonsurgical insulin delivery system that can improve the quality of life for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The insulin pump can provide better glucose control for people who experience wide blood-glucose swings or hypoglycemic unawareness ¿ a condition that exists when counter regulatory hormones, such as glucagon or epinephrine, fail to respond to low blood glucose levels.