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1. What do you think of the pump? (11 May 2008)
2. I've heard that a doctor did a study and concluded that pumps are not the best for teens. How true is this? I'm concerned because my teen son uses a pump. (11 May 2008)
3. I'm interested in getting a pump for daughter, an OmniPod. Do you know any negatives about this? Is there a better method of improving her blood sugar control? (13 Apr 2008)
4. My daughter's endocrinologist was reluctant to give me a prescription for a pump because my daughter was too young. Then, he told us to stop NovoLog. What should I do? (5 Apr 2008)
5. Are there any studies that look at pumping versus multiple daily injections for overall control? (18 Feb 2008)
6. I have no insurance and am seeking Medicaid. Could I get an insulin pump if I qualify for Medicaid? Do you know if any pump makers offer assistance to people in situations like mine? (31 Jan 2008)
7. Are there a lot of children at age five months put on insulin pumps? If so, what brand do you recommend for the best control? (28 Jan 2008)
8. My teen son uses a pump. He boluses four to eight units, relying on his 26.6 units of basal to help cover food. Is this causing his high A1c? (14 Jan 2008)
9. My son, who is a wrestler, will soon be getting a pump. Will he have any pain if he wrestles with the infusion set/canula in his body? (25 Nov 2007)
10. Can I purchase an insulin pump for my daughter in the U.S. and then have her managed by doctors in Portugal? How much does a pump cost? (15 Nov 2007)
11. My daughter, who's had diabetes for three years, has started to develop "dimples" at her infusion sites. Could she be allergic to her insulin? What should we do? (12 Nov 2007)
12. Is it possible to cover breakfast, which is around 7:00 a.m., and a morning snack around 9:00 a.m. with a dual wave bolus? (9 Nov 2007)
13. My young daughter is a gymnast and we are considering getting her a pump. Are there other gymnasts who use a pump? Do they wear the pump during gymnastics? (31 Oct 2007)
14. Is it important to have a saline trial before starting pump therapy? How well do small children tolerate wearing an insulin pump? (16 Oct 2007)
15. What do you know about the Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents? Has anyone had problems with the MiniMed 715 not recording all boluses and fingersticks? (16 Oct 2007)
16. What could be causing "dark spots" at the pump insertion sites of an African American child? (10 Oct 2007)
17. My work schedule can be hectic so I have erratic blood sugars. Should I change from injections to a pump? (28 Sep 2007)
18. In the past year, we've had to replace three Cozmo pumps. Do you have patients who've had the same bad luck with this pump? Is there any rating of pumps? (26 Sep 2007)
19. Where can I get insulin pump supplies at no cost? My husband is on disability and I currently have no insurance. (8 Sep 2007)
20. When I had the stomach flu, my blood sugars were low and I had moderate urine ketones. The doctor had me suspend my pump for eight hours. What do you think about this? (31 Aug 2007)

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