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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext Insulin pump therapy is now a well-established option for treating diabetes. This method of insulin delivery offers the opportunity for people with diabetes to manage their diabetes confidently and competently to achieve good glycaemic control and a better quality of life. Using Insulin Pumps in Diabetes covers all aspects of insulin pump therapy in a clear and informative style, and is an essential guide for all health professionals involved in caring for people with diabetes using insulin pumps. Using Insulin Pumps in Diabetes explores issues such as the advantages and disadvantages of insulin pump therapy; the experiences of insulin pump users, how to set up an insulin pump service, how to set and adjust insulin doses and optimising glycaemic control. It also includes chapters on insulin pumps in pregnancy, and in babies, toddlers and young children. Other titles of interest: Diabetes for Nurses, 2nd Edition Lynne Jerreat ISBN: 978-1-86156-295-1 Care of People with Diabetes, 2nd Edition Trisha Dunning ISBN: 978-1-40510-111-0 Zusammenfassung This book provides detailed information on every aspect of insulin pump therapy and will be an invaluable resource for all members of the diabetes team How to assess an individual's suitability for using pump therapy! and how to provide education in a way to maximize their independence and decision-making capabilities are discussed. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword vii Preface ix Acknowledgements xi 1 An Introduction to Insulin Pump Therapy 1 2 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Insulin Pump Therapy 8 3 The Experiences of Insulin Pump Users 17 4 Insulin Pumps and Infusion Sets 29 5 Setting up an Insulin Pump Service 40 6 Assessing Suitability to Use an Insulin Pump 63 7 Matching Insulin Doses to Carbohydrate Intake 73 8 Using an Empowerment Approach to Insulin Pump Therapy Education 89 9 Initiating Insulin Pump Therapy 103 10 Setting and Adjusting Insulin Doses 119 11 Optimising Glycaemic Control 130 12 The Day-to-day Management of Insulin Pump Therapy 144 13 Insulin Pumps in Babies, Children and Teenagers 158 14 Insulin Pumps in Pregnancy 176 15 Situations Requiring Complex Management 190 Appendix: Additional Sources of Information 199 Index 203 ...
