How long does it take to get started on an insulin pump?
There are three things that determine how long it takes: 1 – How well you understand diabetes care; 2 – How well you understand insulin pump therapy; and, 3 – How well you operate the pump. Understanding diabetes care involves the basic principles of nutrition, exercise and medicine. Experienced diabetes patients already know these principles.People new to diabetes can attend an education program in their community (your healthcare team can provide you information on local sessions or visit SayYEStoPumping.com). Understanding insulin pump therapy involves a training session with a diabetes educator and a personalized therapy plan. Learning to operate the pump takes training and practice.Disetronic offers a comprehensive training program utilizing an online or traditional workbook method with an assigned, certified trainer. The training consists of individual learning modules that can be completed in your own time and place, at your own pace. In addition, we offer insulin pump manuals,
