What is Insulin pump?
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An insulin pump is a medical device used to administer insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. It is an alternative to multiple injections of insulin and allows for intensive insulin therapy when used with blood glucose monitoring and carbohydrate counting.
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How do members experience Insulin pump?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes type 1 | 76 | 33 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 32 | 4 | |
| Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes | 2 | 1 | |
| Addison's disease | 1 | 3 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) | 8 | |
| Reactive hypoglycemia | 2 | |
| Weight gain | 2 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 1 | |
| Injection site bleeding | 1 | |
| Injection site scar | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 17 | |
| None | 24 |
Member evaluations
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mcvet
evaluated on May 06, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 1: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
Ern
evaluated on Sep 29, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 1: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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Beaker
evaluated on Feb 24, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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