Insulin Pump Therapy
ChristianaCare offers one-on-one support to teach you how to properly use an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor and how to integrate theses technologies into your lifestyle.
Insulin Pumps
Your doctor may prescribe an insulin pump to help you achieve good blood-sugar control. By using the small, lightweight device, you can avoid extreme changes in blood-sugar levels, with more flexibility in food choices and meal planning.
Insulin pumps are small and lightweight—about the size of a cell phone. They deliver insulin through a tiny tube inserted under the skin in the abdomen.
Additional information about insulin pumps is available at the manufacturer Web sites:
Continuous Glucose Monitors
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) constantly track a person’s glucose levels. While fingerstick tests only measure glucose levels at a point in time, continuous glucose monitors provide a 24-hour picture of glucose levels. CGMs are often used together with insulin pumps to provide a glucose monitoring and insulin delivery system.
Additional information about continuous glucose monitors is available at the manufacturer Web sites:
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| Christiana Hospital Medical Arts Pavilion 2, Suite 3201 4735 Ogletown-Stanton Road Newark, DE 19711 302-623-4315 Fax |
Wilmington Hospital 501 West 14th Street Gateway Bldg., 4th Floor Wilmington, DE 19801 302-661-3080 Fax |
Springside Plaza Connor Building 300 Biddle Avenue, Suite 201 Newark, DE 19702 |
| Smyrna Health & Wellness Center 100 S. Main Street, Suite 207 Smyrna, DE 19977 |
Concord Health Center 161 Wilmington-West Chester Pike, Suite 1200 Chadds Ford, PA 19317 |
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