Diabetes Care, Vol 8, Issue 5 516-517, Copyright © 1985 by American Diabetes Association
Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion. American Diabetes Association
Use of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion requires continuing
available care by skilled professionals, careful selection of patients,
meticulous patient monitoring, and provisions for recording and reporting
experiences. Insulin pumps prescribed by a physician within these
guidelines are a part of treatment and should be covered by usual payment
mechanisms.