Use of insulin pumps for diabetes management

Webb, K.E.

Medsurg Nursing Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses 15(2): 61-68; 94; Quiz 69

2006


ISSN/ISBN: 1092-0811
PMID: 16700243
Document Number: 603087
Patients are diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in the United States at increasing rates. Nurses must maintain current knowledge of effective diabetes management strategies. An overview of the use of insulin pumps is provided, including the function, criteria for use, advantages, disadvantages, and nursing management considerations.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments