Using insulin pumps in diabetes : a guide for nurses and other health professionals /

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Insulin pump therapy is now a well-established option for treating diabetes. This method of insulin delivery offers the opportunity for people with diabetes to manage their diabetes confidently and competently to achieve good glycaemic control and a better quality of life. Using Insulin Pumps in Dia...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Rodgers, Jill
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Chichester, England ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley, ©2008.
Subjects:
Insulin pumps.
Diabetes > Treatment.
Diabetes > Nursing.
Insulin Infusion Systems
Diabetes Mellitus > drug therapy
Diabetes Mellitus > nursing
Insulin > therapeutic use
Pompes à insuline.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > Diabetes.
Diabetes > Nursing
Diabetes > Treatment
Insulin pumps
Electronic books
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • An introduction to insulin pump therapy
  • The advantages and disadvantages of insulin pump therapy
  • The experiences of insulin pump users
  • Insulin pumps and infusion sets
  • Setting up an insulin pump service
  • Assessing suitability to use an insulin pump
  • Matching insulin doses to carbohydrate intake
  • Using an empowerment approach to insulin pump therapy education
  • Initiating insulin pump therapy
  • Setting and adjusting insulin doses
  • Optimising glycaemic control
  • The day-to-day management of insulin pump therapy
  • Insulin pumps in babies, children and teenagers
  • Insulin pumps in pregnancy
  • Situations requiring complex management.

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