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Insulin Pump Therapy

8.1 Getting ready

There are a few things you need to do before you get your insulin pump.

  • Review the basics about diabetes, such as what it is and how to manage it.
  • Tell your doctor or diabetes team that you’re interested in insulin pump therapy. Ask how they can support you.
  • Think about your self-management habits and what you can do to make them better. See Section 1: Good habits to manage your blood glucose
  • Find out everything you can about insulin pump therapy.​