Integrated Diabetes Services

Pump Services

Complete Services for a
Successful Pump Experience

Integrated Diabetes Services provides comprehensive services to those who are considering pump therapy as well as those looking for some "fine-tuning". For novice or experienced pumpers, our "pump management retainer" (including stages 4 and 5 below) covers everything you need to gain better control of your blood sugars and master many of the advanced aspects of diabetes self-management.

Everyone on our clinical staff has personally worn each type of insulin pump. Integrated Diabetes Services is certified to train on every pump model.

Stage 1. Pre-Pump Education

Carb counting instruction
Complete record keeping
Insulin self-adjustment (for carbs, physical activity, high/low blood sugar)
Pump & basal/bolus theory
Assistance with pump/infusion set selection

Stage 2. Pump Start Education

Injection tapering plan
Initial basal, bolus and correction dose calculations
Testing to verify skills

Stage 3. Technical Pump Training Inservice

In-person or remotely
First-time pumps or upgrades
Interactive, hands-on practice
"Survival skill" training
Written instruction for handling key issues

Stage 4. Pump blood glucose regulation

Basal Rate Testing/Adjustment
Fine-tuning of insulin:carb ratios
Fine-tuning of blood sugar correction doses
Dosage adjustments for physical activities
Post-meal "spike" reduction

Stage 5. Advanced pump education

Intensive safety training / troubleshooting
DKA prevention
Temporary basal rate applications
Use of extended bolus features
Application of alternate basal patterns
Advanced carb counting techniques