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About Insulin Pump Therapy
Are you a candidate for insulin pump therapy? If you take insulin, have frequent episodes of high or low blood sugar, and are tired of the routine of multiple daily injections, you could be a candidate for insulin pump therapy. Any decision about using an insulin pump must be made with the help of your doctor. What responsibilities come with an insulin pump? While you will be freed from multiple daily injections, using an insulin pump means you must pay close attention to the responsibilities of managing your diabetes. You must be willing to:
Why are more people choosing insulin pump therapy? While as yet there is no cure for diabetes, medical treatment has come a long way in making it easier for people to live better with it. Today, there are many new devices, such as the insulin pump, and new types of insulin that can help you avoid the rigid rules and loss of freedom that used to be associated with diabetes. You still will need to eat healthfully and stay active. But an insulin pump therapy can help you live a more active and flexible lifestyle. What is a normal pattern of insulin release? Insulin is needed to get the sugar out of the blood and into the body's cells, where it is used for energy. Normally, an organ called the pancreas produces small amounts of insulin (called basal insulin) continuously throughout the day. The amount of insulin increases as your need for energy changes. For example, in the early morning hours, the pancreas will make more insulin as your body completes its rest cycle in preparation for a new day. The pancreas also releases larger bursts of insulin (bolus insulin) when a meal or snack is eaten. Some of the food you eat is broken down into sugar, which travels in your blood to your cells. How does the insulin pump therapy compare with normal insulin action? Before intensive insulin pump therapy, the only way to imitate the normal use of insulin was by taking many injections each day, often combining long- and rapid-acting kinds of insulin. Insulin pumps work similarly to the pancreas, allowing a person with diabetes to get insulin delivered automatically or whenever it's needed. This provides a convenient alternative for people with diabetes who take multiple daily injections. Learn more about what insulin pumps are and what types of insulin pumps are currently available. 1. The Diabetes Control and Complication Trial Research Group. The effect of intensive treatment of diabetes on the development and progression of long-term complications in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. N Engl J Med. 1993;329:977-986. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NovoLog® [insulin aspart (rDNA origin) injection]Indication and Usage: NovoLogŪ is a man-made insulin that is used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Important Safety Information: NovoLogŪ is a fast-acting insulin. You should eat a meal within 5 to 10 minutes after using NovoLogŪ to avoid low blood sugar. Do not inject NovoLogŪ if you do not plan to eat right after using NovoLogŪ. Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your health care provider what your blood sugars should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels. Alcohol, including beer and wine, may affect your blood sugar when you take NovoLogŪ. Do not change the type of insulin you use unless told to do so by your health care provider. The amount of insulin you take as well as the best time for you to take your insulin may need to change if you take a different type of insulin. Do not mix NovoLogŪ with any other insulins when used in a pump or with any insulins other than NPH when used with injections by syringe. Do not take NovoLogŪ if your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or if you are allergic to anything in NovoLogŪ. If you take too much NovoLogŪ your blood sugar may fall too low. Tell your health care provider about all medicines you take and all of your medical conditions, including if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your NovoLogŪ dose may change if you take other medicines. The most common side effect of insulin therapy, including NovoLogŪ is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Other possible side effects include reactions at the injection site (like redness, swelling and itching), and allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you experience signs of serious allergic reaction such as body rash, trouble with your breathing, fast heartbeat, or sweating. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further information. FlexPen® and NovoLog® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. Disclaimer | Privacy | Contact Us | Novonordisk-us.com
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