Pumping Insulin, 4th Edition

Everything You Need For Success With An Insulin Pump

Pumping Insulin smoothes your path to good control with today's smart pumps. Contains great information for everyone with diabetes, and is widely used by pumpers, nonpumpers, physicians, and nurse educators around the world. If you're on a pump, considering one, or just want terrific diabetes information, get this book.

• Simple ways to find TDD, basal rates, carb/correction factors and boluses
• Safe ways to stop high and low blood sugars
• Carb counting and over 300 carb factors
• How to lower glucose exposure and variability
• Pump use for children and teens
• Useful pattern recognition
• Improved control during exercise
• Info on Symlin and GLP-1 inhibitors and pumps
• Info on continuous monitors and pumps
• Quick correction of pump problems
• How to use all the smart features, including duration of insulin action and bolus on board
• Pump use during pregnancy
• Over 185 useful tables, figures, and examples

Reader's Comments

"Just when you think you know everything you need to know as a pumper, you pick up this book and realize you've been coasting on yesterday's news. In Pumping Insulin , you graduate to another level of thorough, well-written pump information you can use to improve your daily life."

Judith Jones Ambrosini, pump wearer, Sea Girt, NJ
Author and chef extraordinaire at the Diabetes Cyber Kitchen
www.diabetesnet.com/cyber_kitchen/

"Ruth and John do not shy away from the complexities of insulin pumping. Fortunately, their superb organization, easy language and wonderful diagrams help the reader learn quickly. This book from two of the most experienced and passionate people in the world of pumping is a must for anyone using or considering an insulin pump" "

Daniel Einhorn, MD, FACP, FACE
Medical Director, Scripps Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSD, San Diego, CA

"This is the best and most user friendly book I've ever read on this complex subject. The many helpful charts, cheat sheets and important tips on how to use an insulin pump are indispensable. "

Nancy JV Bohanon, MD, FACP, FACE
Board Certified Endocrinologist, San Francisco, CA

" Pumping Insulin 4th Edition gives us new information on figuring safe basals, and carb and correction boluses, and how to adjust these for exercise and other life events. It shows us how to effectively use the new features in today's Super Insulin Pumps. You will find this a great addition to your diabetes library. "

JoAnne Scott, RN, BSN, CDE
Spokane, WA

"This new edition of Pumping Insulin is a must read for both patients and physicians alike. An authoritative work for anyone who is contemplating insulin pump therapy or any physician who cares for patients who want to benefit from wearing an insulin pump. "

Alan B. Schoor, DO, FAAIM, FACE
Langhorne, PA

"Once again, John Walsh and Ruth Roberts have compiled the modern-day 'bible' for intensive diabetes management. Pumping Insulin incorporates the latest technology and know-how to help people with diabetes (and their clinicians) get the most out of pump therapy. "

Gary Scheiner MS, CDE
President, Integrated Diabetes Services, Wynnwood, PA
Author, Think Like A Pancreas: A Practical Guide To Managing Diabetes With Insulin

"This is a smart book for the smart person with diabetes. It will build your knowledge of pumping and equip you with the tools you need to leverage this technology to achieve optimal well-being and health. Run, don't walk, to get your copy, and dig in! I'd recommend this book in a heartbeat. "

Kelly Close
Principal, Close Concerns (www.closeconcerns.com), and pumper
San Francisco, CA

About the Authors

John Walsh, PA, CDE, has provided clinical care to thousands of people with diabetes in various clinical settings. He is author of or coauthor of hundreds of diabetes articles and books, a thought leader in diabetes technology, and a popular presenter on diabetes topics to physicians, health professionals, pharmaceutical companies and people with diabetes. His various powerpoint presentations are available on our site. He consults and sits on the Advisory Board of several pharmaceutical companies. John also conducts research on how insulin pumps are used to assess the quality of diabetes education and the ease, convenience, and effectiveness of pump features as well as assessing continuous monitors and their effectiveness. He is considered an authority on intensive diabetes management. John also works at Advanced Metabolic Care + Research (AMCR). AMCR is recognized as one of the leading endocrinology centers in Southern California.

Ruth Roberts, MA, is a medical writer, editor and educational consultant on intensive self-management. She has been involved in diabetes support groups for over 20 years and has coauthored several books on diabetes. She is a professional member of the American Diabetes Association, has served on the Board of Directors for the International Diabetes Athletes Association. She manages business matters and product development for the company. Her expertise in presenting complex information in a clear, easy-to-read format benefits our publications. She worked for 20 years in academic teaching and corporate training before developing the company.

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