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Insulin therapy has been a constantly evolving science since its discovery by Macleod, Banting, and Best in 1921. The current state of the art in insulin delivery systems is via the insulin pump. It has been used to overcome limitations of intermittent subcutaneous insulin administration. The insulin pump delivers a continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) and it is an excellent option for many patients to take control of their diabetes, reduce the excursions of daily glucose values, and improve their overall glucose control. Although the insulin pump may seem complex to the patient at first, he or she will quickly learn how to use the device. Most appropriately selected pump candidates are extremely pleased with the results. Physicians may be reluctant to prescribe insulin pumps because they are unfamiliar with the devices or there is a misconception that pumps create more work. In reality, insulin pump patients are easy to manage because they become self-sufficient in terms of self-care on a day-to-day basis. In this chapter, we discuss the benefits, indications, and practical guidelines for the use of insulin pumps.
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Plodkowski, R.A., Edelman, S.V. (2003). Insulin Pump Therapy in the Management of Diabetes. In: Meikle, A.W. (eds) Endocrine Replacement Therapy in Clinical Practice. Contemporary Endocrinology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-375-0_13
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