Use of the insulin pump in children
Cornwell, S.; MacDonald, M.J.
Primary Care 10(4): 723-750
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0095-4543 PMID: 6371865 Document Number: 212926
The use of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in diabetic children is physiologically beneficial. However, careful patient selection and appropriate patient education are essential for successful treatment with CSII. The authors provide a comparative analysis of insulin pumps currently on the market. The risks of potential complications of CSII--ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, and cutaneous problems--are also assessed.