Managing Diabetes

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Real Alternatives to Conventional Injection Therapy

Real Alternatives to Conventional Injection Therapy

When it comes to managing your diabetes, there are a few therapy options available for treatment. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Conventional Injection Therapy Multiple Daily Injection (MDI) Therapy Insulin Pump Therapy
Advantages:
  • Two injections a day
  • Doses are fixed (no calculations)
Advantages:
  • Improved control over conventional injection therapy
  • Basal and bolus rates can be separated
Advantages:
  • Imitates body's natural functions
  • Improved control over conventional injection therapy
  • One “injection” every 3 days
  • Can skip meals and exercise more easily
  • Less complicated math when using Bolus Wizard® Calculator
  • Reduced risk of hypoglycemia
  • Improved insulin absorption
  • Lightweight and discreet
Disadvantages:
  • Can’t vary injection/meal times
  • Reduced control of glucose levels
  • Limited flexibility in diet
  • Greater risk of extreme high or low glucose levels
Disadvantages:
  • Up to 8 injections daily
  • May require carbohydrate counting
  • Complicated math calculations
  • Increased risk of dawn phenomenon
  • Unable to decrease basal insulin when you exercise
Disadvantages:
  • Worn externally on body
  • May need to count carbohydrates
  • Increased risk of DKA (diabetes ketoacidosis)
  • Must carry backup insulin delivery supplies

Additionally, new technologies like Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) provide valuable glucose trend information, making it easier to know how food, insulin, and activity are affecting your glucose readings—all day and all night—by displaying the information on the device screen. It can alert you to dangerous high or low glucose levels, allowing you to take action and potentially prevent complications. The newest devices provide real-time trending information that will allow you to understand how your everyday activities affect your glucose levels.


Nutrition and Eating

Nutrition and Eating

Proper nutrition and eating will help you control your diabetes so you can feel better and live life on your terms. This section shows you how to count carbs, as well as provide you with food lists, high carb meals, recipes, and guidelines for drinking alcohol.

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Lows, Highs and Sick Days

Lows, Highs, and Sick Days

Get information on how to treat low BG levels, high BG levels, and what to do if you wake up with high glucose levels. This section also covers guidelines for sick days.

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