Insulin Pumps and Insulin Pump Therapy
The number of people using insulin pumps has grown rapidly since their introduction over 30 years ago. Much of this growth has come from pump ... Read more... Read more.
Compare the Best Insulin Pumps of 2025: Features, Size, CGM Integration
Choosing the best insulin pumps can be overwhelming, with many options available. Whether you’re looking for advanced automation, ease of use, or compatibility... Read more.
Alternative Therapies
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Numbers You Need to Know
Select Your Target Blood Sugars Target blood sugars are the personal glucose goals you and your healthcare provider choose before meals, after meals, and at ...... Read more.
Basal/Bolus Balance
Basal/bolus balance describes how your total daily insulin dose (TDD) is divided between basal insulin (background insulin from long-acting injections or pump basal... Read more.
The Bolus on Board (BOB or Unused Insulin)
Visit our BOB on a Pump page for more info about managing your BOB while on an insulin pump. Bolus on Board (BOB) (also called ... Read more... Read more.
Exercising with Diabetes
When exercising with diabetes, Extra Carbohydrates, or ExCarbs, provide the yardstick for measuring the impact an exercise will have on blood sugars. For more detailed... Read more.
Preventing High Blood Sugars
How To Prevent Highs For better blood sugars and fewer lows, test often and review your readings once a week for patterns of lows or ... Read more... Read more.
How To Treat Ketoacidosis
Immediately drink a large amount of non-caloric or low caloric fluid. Continue to drink 8 to 12 oz. every 30 minutes. Diluted Gatorade, water with ... Read more... Read more.
Symptoms and Detection of Ketoacidosis
Symptoms These symptoms are due to ketone poisoning and should never be ignored. As soon as a person begins to vomit or has difficulty breathing, ... Read more... Read more.