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Poll Results   If you use or have used an insulin pump, have you ever stopped using it?         No     65%     223         Yes, but only for a day at the beach or something like that     16%     55         Yes, I occasionally take short pump breaks of a day or two     2%     10         Yes, once for a short time but I went back to the pump     3%     11         Yes, and I haven't returned to using the pump     8%     29         Other     3%     11   Total votes: 339

If you use or have used an insulin pump, have you ever stopped using it? Poll dates: September 19 - 26, 2004 Total Votes: 339 While insulin pump use has been shown in clinical studies to improve diabetes management and reduce the risk of hypoglycemia, wearing a pump can be more work than taking injections, and some activities -- such as a day at the beach -- can be more complicated for pump users. With the advent of Lantus® (Insulin Glargine) and strategies such as The "Un-Tethered" Regimen, pump wearers can take short breaks from the pump while still maintaining the good control and lifestyle flexibility that they're used to. If you're unsure how to take a pump break, talk with your diabetes team. Most people (65%) report never taking a pump break. A fair number -- 16% -- do take breaks for days with activities that are a challenge for pumping. A small number of people report starting on a pump and then stopping (8% this year). Some people also report taking occasional pump breaks. Answer    Sep 2004 Aug 2002 Nov 2000 No    65% 87% 78% Yes, for the day    16% n/a n/a Yes, for a couple days    2% 5% 7% Yes, for a short time    3% 2% 5% Yes, quit pumping    8% 3% 7% Other    3% 1% n/a For more information, see our Insulin Pumps section. [Return to the current poll]

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