Achieving effective glycaemic control using an insulin micro-pump.
For those with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), a deranged blood glucose level can cause hypo/hyperglycaemic episodes and in the long term contribute to microvascular disease. Such outcomes can effect concordance with insulin management regimens and affect the patient's quality of life. A variety of insulin delivery methods are available, including continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) via either a tethered or patch pump. Pumps have the potential to improve delivery, monitoring and adjustment of insulin regimens, thus freeing patient's time and affording more control of their disease. This article reports how a new patch pump, has helped a cohort of patients to improve blood glucose variability levels and thus quality of life.
Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Diabetes Centre, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
Peter
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Kelly
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blood glucose variability; concordance; insulin delivery systems