Last Updated on March 24, 2020
Other than the obvious benefits of fewer fingersticks per day, the ability to give insulin whenever spontaneous events arise, and quicker adjustments for changes in activity, a pump offers other benefits and conveniences:
- better insulin delivery
- more convenience and flexibility
- greater precision
- more reliable insulin action
- easier problem solving
- less hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia awareness
- fewer morning highs
Insulin pumps have many advantages, but they are also mechanical devices that depend on several components to work properly. Like any device, a pump requires a conscientious user to go through a learning curve in order to make it work properly. Take a look at our guides for Pump Preparation and Handling Pump Problems
Useful Pump Life Links
- Heart And Soul Of An Insulin Pump
Paul Schickling, RPh, CDE - Check out our list of pump accessories that we carry in our online store.
- Pump People
- Visit Insulin-Pumpers.org the largest support forum in the world for the users of insulin pumps.