Pump insulin therapy
NewsDiabetes mellitus "it's a group metabolic (metabolic) diseases that are characterized by chronic hyperglycemia (elevated blood glucose).
- It is the result of a violation insulin secretion, the action of insulin or both of these factors.
Patients with diabetes Type 1 lifelong replacement treatment with insulin is necessary, it also plays a large role in the treatment of a certain part of patients with Type 2 diabetes.
In the early years, there were quite a lot of difficulties associated with obtaining the drug, the technique of its administration, changing doses, but gradually all these issues were resolved.
- Wearable insulin dispensers (insulin pumps) appeared in the late 70s, which significantly improved the quality of life of patients.
What is an insulin pump?
Insulin pump – this is a small device smaller than a smartphone that allows you to deliver insulin to the body throughout the day.
Thus occurs imitation secretion of the pancreas of a person without diabetes.
An insulin pump is needed:
- patients with Type 1 diabetes
- patients with Type 2 diabetes on insulin therapy
Doctors recommend using an insulin pump:
- patients with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus who do not achieve normal glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)values
- in case of frequent hypoglycemia and insensitivity to hypoglycemia
- when pregnant or planning pregnancy
- with high variability of glycemia
Also, an insulin pump can be very useful for patients:
- with poor control of glycated hemoglobin (greater than 7.0%)
- with high glycemic variability
- with more than 2 severe cases of hypoglycemia in 6 months
- insensitive to hypoglycemia
- when planning pregnancy and the level of glycated hemoglobin is more than 6.5%
- with the phenomenon of "Dawn" (increased blood sugar in the morning hours)
- to improve the quality of life
- for fear of injections
- for small doses of insulin (less than 25 units)
- with the appearance or fear of complex complications of diabetes mellitus
Pump insulin therapy helps:
- significantly improve glycated hemoglobin control
- spend more time in the range of glycemic target values (TIR)
- reduce cases of hyper-and hypoglycemia
Thus, glycemia is more predictable: you can manage diabetes without wasting time and effort.
- And also no need do repeated injections insulin during the day.
How can I get an insulin pump?
1. Take direction in the clinic at the place of residence for the installation of an insulin pump.
2. make an appointment with endocrinologist to the consulting and diagnostic Department MCSC branch on Pavlova, 22.
3. possible hospitalization for conducting continuous glucose monitoring and the installation of an insulin pump by MHI.
You can also contact the Department of paid medical services: consulting and diagnostic Department MCSC branch on Pavlova, 22, office 141 for an appointment with an endocrinologist.
Our phone: +7 (495) 304 30 39
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