Using Insulin Pumps in Diabetes – A Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals

Jill Rodger - Health Education Specialist and Partner, In Balance Healthcare UK Jill has many years experience as a DSN. She has also worked as a DSN in industry.

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 infusion sets 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 to day 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