Diabetes Monitor - Information, education, and support for people with diabetes

Self-motivation

Publication Date: 1/6/2010

Self-motivation

 

  • Must be willing to learn and accept responsibility for pump use, trouble shooting, and self-care behaviors

  • Must perform frequent blood glucose monitoring

 

 

    Frequent blood sugar monitoring is important when using a pump, especially if you use Humalog. An interruption in insulin delivery can quickly lead to very high blood sugars and even DKA.

 

 

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