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Question: From Waterman, Illinois, USA: My four year old son has type 1 and was diagnosed at age two. We have had real problems keeping his blood sugars in control. He swings anywhere from 100-450 mg/dl [5.6-25 mmol/L]. I have been very interested in the pump, but his endocrinologist insists he is much too young. Do you have any recommendations on web sites from which I can print out information on pumps and their benefits? What is a medical necessity acceptance letter? Is there a format for the doctor to use? Does it come from the pediatrician or the endocrinologist? Answer: We have a good overview of insulin pumps, with links to many other pump-related web sites. The pump companies will all work with your son's doctor to prepare the letter of medical necessity. JSH [Editor's comment: Many children your son's age are now using insulin pumps successfully. I would suggest that you contact the pump manufacturers for the names of doctors who use them in small children. Your endocrinologist may get a different perspective in talking with one or more of these physicians. It is essential, especially in small children, that you have a diabetes team that will support your pump efforts. SS] DTQ-20000901182846 Original posting 10 Oct 2000 Posted to Insulin Pumps

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