How to choose the right insulin pump to fit your needs.
What's involved in pump therapy?
Training with the use of your insulin pump.
Setting up your new insulin pump.
How to prepare your pump for use.
Properly preparing the infusion set for use with your insulin pump.
Now your pumping! So now what? Where do I go from here?
Testing your blood sugars.
Seting your personal Basal Rates and updating them when the time comes.
Bolusing - Correction bolus and meal bolus
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Preparing your Pump

Before you can use your pump, make sure you have set it up properly.  Make sure the time and date are set, you have batteries install, your basal rates are set according to you doctor.

When you first do this process, it's going to really seem like a lot of stuff to do.  Gone are the old days when you just pulled out a needles, filled it with insulin and injected yourself.  Believe me, this will all become second nature after a month or two.  You have nothing to worry about.

Some people like to stand while preparing and infusing.  I find it more comfortable of doing this process on the sofa or my desk without any distractions.  Even after 3 months, I like it quiet.  No TV on, or chatting with friends on the computer until I'm finished.

Gather your supplies that you will need:

  • Infusion Set

  • Reservoir

  • Bottle of insulin

  • Alcohol swab

  • Infusion Inserting tool (if you have one)

  • Paper Tape (if needed)