Using insulin pumps in diabetes: a guide for nurses and other health professionals

This book provides comprehensive information on many different aspects of using insulin pump therapy, from setting up a pump service to dealing with specialist situations such as pregnancy and pediatrics. INDICE: Foreword Preface Chapter 1: An introduction to insulin pump therapy Chapter 2: The advantages and disadvantages of insulin pump therapy Chapter 3: The experiences of insulin pump users Chapter 4: Insulin pumps and infusionsets Chapter 5: Setting up an insulin pump service Chapter 6: Assessing suitability to use an insulin pump Chapter 7: Matching insulin doses to carbohydrate intake Chapter 8: Using an empowerment approach to insulin pump therapy education Chapter 9: Initiating insulin pump therapy Chapter 10: Setting and adjusting insulin doses Chapter 11: Optimising glycaemic control Chapter 12: Day today management of insulin pump therapy Chapter 13: Insulin pumps in babies, toddlers and young children Chapter 14: Insulin pumps in pregnancy Chapter 15: Situations requiring complex management Appendix: useful sources of information Glossary of terms Index

• ISBN: 978-0-470-05925-8
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 224
• Fecha Publicación: 07/03/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés