Nighttime can be difficult for some, because they have episodes of hypoglycemia, or get up in the morning with high blood sugars before breakfast. The pump can be programmed, so it can deliver less insulin at night and more insulin before dawn, minimizing nighttime lows and before breakfast glucose highs. We should all be monitoring our blood glucose, working toward tight control. We should all be working with our health care team to reach euglycemia, normal blood glucose. You may be able to wear your insulin pump while bathing or swimming.
Some pumps are waterproof and some come with a water protective case.
Some insurance companies will help with the cost of pumps and supplies. They realize better diabetes control means less diabetes complications, less time in the hospital, and a bottom line of less expense for the insurance provider. Your doctor should be able to help show insurance companies the value of covering the cost of pumps and supplies. They offer the MiniMed 508. Minimed is currently working with our Diabetes Action Network to produce an audiocassette of instructions for blind pumpers.