PATIENT EDUCATION: TEACHING THE PATIENT ABOUT INSULIN PUMP THERAPY

Course overview

Insulin pump therapy is an intensive method of insulin delivery used for select patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus to achieve optimal glycemic control. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for providing patient education about insulin pump therapy, including a step-by-step process and the benefits of patient education on this topic. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.