title: Insulin pumps in hospital: a guide for the generalist physician.
abstract: An increasing number of people with type 1 diabetes mellitus are using insulin pump therapy, also known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy (CSII). Most patients using pumps are safest remaining on CSII if admitted to hospital, unless incapacitated. This review provides the generalist physician with a framework to guide the management of such patients, although one should always seek specialist diabetes advice where available.
authors.affiliation: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK. Kate.evans6@nhs.net
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy*; D058005:General Practitioners; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D055104:Infusions, Subcutaneous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D007332:Insulin Infusion Systems; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin
keywords: Type 1 diabetes mellitus; continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy; insulin pump