Insulin Pump: Boon for diabetics What does insulin pump do?
Insulin (preferably fast-acting analog) is filled in a syringe (reservoir), and the syringe is maintained in the pump. The syringe is connected to a tube called the infusion. infusion a cannula tip, which is inserted into the subcutaneous tissue using a needle. Then, the needle is withdrawn.
Now, the pump can push the correct amount of insulin that the user wants. The pump can deliver small amounts of insulin continuously at different speeds. It may also offer greater amount of insulin for a meal. Thus, with the programming of a basic benefit and the application of insulin, that is, boluses, as the pancreas, is possible with the help of the pump. Thus, the pump delivers insulin in two ways - basal and bolus. Basal insulin refers to pumping regular small amount of insulin continuously with an option of different basic rates for different times of the day. Insulin is the bolus insulin to cover carbohydrates in the meal while the user decides to pump the quantity by the size and type of meal.
Who should use the pump?
Replacement of insulin pump makes life very easy and flexible. Few people have lifestyles predictable. The particular day, a person may leave home early with breakfast, while on the other day, it may be late or can get stuck in a meeting or can get stuck in traffic, etc. and meals can be delayed.
The insulin pump helps the fight against such situations comfortably. The possibilities are as varied. When these things happen to patients on injections, the result is often unnecessary stress. When a person begins to "think like a pancreas" and defines a basic right or changes with the situation and take proper bolus to cover meals, then that person can easily manage the daily changes in lifestyle and can stay safe range of glucose.
Why the pump is best for Indian patients?
1. Indian diet has a higher carbohydrate content which makes control difficult post of meals for patients. The pump is a better option to take care of this problem.
2. The sucrose content, which is part of many Indian food, is high. This can be easily handled by adjustments bolus pump.
3. Eat at unpredictable times is very common and unavoidable in Indian society. These intakes are exposed on injection therapy, leading to higher A1c if fasting and 2h after many meals may not be very high. These situations can be very easy to manage with the pump.
4. Festivals, Marriage ¬ es, fast, etc. are very common in Indian culture and in these circumstances it is difficult to manage their lives by injection while the pump is a Long Quiet River.
5. Many patients with type 1 diabetes do not disclose their illness because of social stigma. The injection is regarded as a treatment difficult in Indian society. Using the pump, it is easier and acceptable.
6. A related issue is the marriage of diabetics. However, many of them who have used pump therapy have overcome this obstacle too, have married and lead a normal life.
7. Most Indian patients prefer not true MSI is a long-acting injection and multiple short-acting plans to cover all meals. The pump is a better option for them.
The pump is expensive?
insulin pump costs nearly 2 lakh rupees [4000 USD]. This is a monthly cost of infusion of approximately Rs 4,500 per month. Thus, for an approximate cost of Rs 70,000 to 1, 00,000 per year is needed to manage diabetes with insulin pump.
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Posted on March 1, 2010.
