Should I get an insulin pump?

References

Citations

1. American Diabetes Association (2003). Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion. Position Statement 2002. Diabetes Care, 26(Suppl 1): S125.

2. Pickup J, Keen H (2002). Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion at 25 years. Diabetes Care, 25(3): 593–598.

3. Lenhard MJ, Reeves GD (2001). Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion: A comprehensive review of insulin pump therapy. Archives of Internal Medicine, 161(19): 2293–2300.

4. Retnakaran R, et al. (2004). Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion versus multiple daily injections: The impact of baseline A1c. Diabetes Care, 27(11): 2590–2596.

Other Works Consulted

• Bode BW, et al. (1996). Reduction in severe hypoglycemia with long-term continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care, 19(4): 324–327.

Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: January 19, 2007
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology
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