Pumping Insulin: Everything You Need to Know to Use an Insulin Pump Successfully

by John Walsh

Everything You Need to Know to Use an Insulin Pump Successfully

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Medicine, Health Care, Reference, Science

156 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Kassie]

Everytime I use the strategies from this book, my numbers improve almost immediately.

[Travis]

Excellent source of information if you are on an insulin pump but the number of acronyms, which are not consistently defined in one place, along with a dizzying number of charts, makes this a difficult book to read. It’s probably best to read the first few chapters and then look at the specific pieces you are interested in for the later chapters.

[Luca Broggi]

Questo libro è fantastico. Contiene tantissime informazioni e fin dalle prime pagine ho imparato qualcosa in più sulla mia malattia e la sua cura con il microinfusore e il CGM (Continuos Glucose Monitor). Non è brand specific e permette a tutti i portatori di microinfusore di capire meglio i meccanismi dietro al calcolo del bolo, a come gestire l'attività fisica o periodi di stress.

Il libro è diviso in una ventina di capitoli ad argomento specifico, tra cui anche una guida al riconoscimento dei pattern, all'analisi delle situazioni ricorrenti e quindi strategie concrete per la correzione dei parametri del dispositivo.

Una Bibbia che va letta e raramente interpretata, una guida alla gestione di una malattia difficile da gestire come il diabete. Sono felice di averlo trovato! (Una nota: l'edizione ebook ha qualche problema pratico per le numerose tabelle presenti)

[Lindsey Benage]

What EVERY insulin pumper needs to read. Sooooo much great information. Gave very technical information in a way that is easy to understand. This is the insulin pumper's Bible. I have gone back to it many, many, many times for reference. If you can't already tell I would HIGHLY recommend every insulin pumper purchase and read this book, you will learn a lot and go back to it for reference...I promise.

[Kassie]

The insulin-pumping & CGM bible. A must for any diabetic utilizing health technology - newbies and seasoned vets alike.

[Debbie]

Well written. Informative and educational. Great examples of pump usage.

[Eleise Kinch]

This book is great for any person who wants to truly understand how insulin pumps work, including type 1 diabetics, educators, clinicians, physicians, etc.

The pros: Very complete, includes ongoing research and up-and-coming advances in the artificial pancreas, which is very exciting to read about.

The cons: There is a process to using the pump, like mathematics. The authors not only recognize this fact, they repeatedly emphasize it. For example, you must have your basal rate perfected before making adjustments to bolus/correction. Unfortunately, the book is written whereas the topics are randomly out of order, forcing you to read certain chapters before others, and getting lost in the maze of information.

For beginners, I strongly recommend working with your diabetes educator and endocrinologist when reviewing this book and make notes of your questions and concerns. For advanced pumpers, like myself who have been on the pump for more than 20 years, I still learned a lot. =)

[Saira]

Extremely technical and detailed. I think this book could scare newly diagnosed Type1's simply because there is so much to absorb. Having had Type1 for 20+ years and pumping for more than half of that time, I still had to read parts of this twice to make sure I was understanding correctly. I will have to come back and reference this next time I need to make any adjustments, but after having lived with it for so long it was good to get a refresher on how the different calculations should be made.

[tori santana]

I started reading this book right after i got back on my insulin pump. It has helped so much with how i look at my diabetes and my pump. I have been a diabetic for almost 6 years and I am always looking to learn something new.

[Jennifer]

Great book for pumpers! Comprehensive resource that goes over EVERYTHING you could possibly want to know about pump therapy. Might not be great for brand new pumpers as it might be a little overwhelming, but for a motivated pumper with some experience under their belt, I would highly recommend!

[Steve Corral]

I’ve read and reread this book countless times. The chapter on exercise is a continual reference point for me. The book also has given me confidence to experiment dosing with pizza. I love the charts and put them into regular action.

[Trishtator]

This book provides all the tools for successful management, and for both pumping and not pumping. Some great information about just using insulin in general. Read it!

[Valerie]

Was a good primer before starting on the insulin pump- i pull it out once in a while to look something up.

[Erin]

*The* reference for insulin pumping. Accessible to people who want to know more about pumping and to people already on the pump who want to fine-tune their experience.

[treehugger]

Great reference for anyone who manages patients with diabetes on smartpumps.

[Shirley]

For ANYONE using an insulin pump, this is an absolute required reading. After pump use of 10 years, I still frequently reference it's knowledge.

[Sue Bowling]

This is the bible of insulin pumping. Anyone on or considering an insulin pump should have it.

[treehugger]

I liked the previous edition, looking forward to reviewing this new edition prior to next year's camp...

[Beth]

very good. helpful. great for newbie pumpers

[Aaron Neinstein]

Fantastic overview for people starting on insulin pumps - a must read for anybody looking to learn and/or improve their understanding. Chock full of helpful tips and tricks.

[Gary Horpedahl]

Great handbook for pump users. although somewhat dated.

[Angela Vahle]

This book has everything you need to stop worrying and start understanding what is going on inside of your diabetic body. Stop waiting for your dr to tell you how to tweak your settings and learn the ins and outs of great control!!