Insulin
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Insulin Pumps
Questions and Answers
- 1.What are the advantages of using an insulin pump over standard/multiple injections?
- A.
Can dose insulin very precisely
- B.
Do not have to follow a tight schedule for meals
- C.
Helps most people avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- D.
All of the above are correct
- 2.The insulin pump delivers:
- A.
Basal (continuous) insulin only
- B.
Bolus (short bursts to cover meals) insulin only
- C.
Both basal and bolus doses of insulin
- 3.Pumps can hold up to 300 units of insulin.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Some insulin pumps (including the two models covered by Manatee YourChoice Health Plan) come with a database of foods to help you determine the proper amount of bolus insulin dose to deliver.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.You still need to use injections with insulin pumps.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.An insulin pump can assist with weight control issues.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Insulin pumps cost more than using syringes or pens.
- A.
Yes, a pump is more expensive
- B.
No, a pump costs less
- C.
It depends. Manatee YourChoice Health Plan has very good coverage and in most cases, it ends up being only slightly more expensive.
- 8.It takes some time to learn how to operate the insulin pump and get the settings adjusted to your unique needs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.You wear the pump when you sleep.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Sometimes the insulin pump may clog or malfunction.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.All insulin pump systems need to fit tight against the skin in order to deliver the insulin. Thus, some tape or other type of adhesive is required.
- A.
True
- B.
Falso
- 12.Some people are sensitive to the tape or adhesive and may experience itchiness or get a rash.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.There are various products to avoid skin sensitivity problems.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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