What’s New in Type I
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Insulin Pumps
Insulin pumps are electronic devices similar to a pager. You wear them and they deliver your basal insulin 24 hours a day. Whenever you eat, the bolus button on the pump can be pushed to give you the right amount of insulin for that meal. Pumps contain a two to three day supply of insulin and deliver it in very precise amounts.
Pumps can cost between $8,000 and $9.500. All private health insurance funds will cover this cost. Pump has a 4-5 year warranty and must be replaced after that time. Again an upgrade will be covered by the health insurance company. Please check before going on an insulin pump that you have adequate private cover for a pump.
Pumps can cost between $8,000 and $9.500. All private health insurance funds will cover this cost. Pump has a 4-5 year warranty and must be replaced after that time. Again an upgrade will be covered by the health insurance company. Please check before going on an insulin pump that you have adequate private cover for a pump.
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Continuous Glucose Monitors
Working along with an insulin pump, a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) displays your blood glucose readings every five minutes. This can help you understand more clearly exactly how your diet, exercise, medication and lifestyle impact your glucose levels. You take control. CGM devices can also warn you of any upcoming blood glucose lows or highs. Currently, CGMs are not covered by Medicare or private health insurance. Any out of pocket expenses will need to be covered by yourself.
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Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE)
DAFNE helps you manage your diabetes by working out how much insulin you'll need for what you want to eat.
Currently, many people inject themselves three to five times a day and then match their food intake to their insulin intake.
The difference with DAFNE is that you choose how much insulin you'll take on a day-to-day and meal-to-meal basis. This means you can eat what you like, when you like. For more information on DAFNE training, visit the DAFNE website.
Currently, many people inject themselves three to five times a day and then match their food intake to their insulin intake.
The difference with DAFNE is that you choose how much insulin you'll take on a day-to-day and meal-to-meal basis. This means you can eat what you like, when you like. For more information on DAFNE training, visit the DAFNE website.