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Insulin Pumps: Beyond Basal-Bolus, Richard Millstein, Nancy Mora Becerra, Jay H. Shubrook
Insulin Pumps: Beyond Basal-Bolus, Richard Millstein, Nancy Mora Becerra, Jay H. Shubrook
Faculty Publications & Research of the TUC College of Osteopathic Medicine
Insulin pumps are a major advance in diabetes management, making insulin dosing easier and more accurate and providing great flexibility, safety, and efficacy for people who need basal-bolus insulin therapy. They are the preferred treatment for people with type 1 diabetes and many with type 2 diabetes who require insulin. This article reviews the basics of how insulin pumps work, who benefits from a pump, and how to manage inpatients and outpatients on insulin pumps.