Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
- American Diabetes Association
Both continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) and multiple daily insulin injection therapy are effective means of implementing intensive diabetes management with the goal of achieving near-normal levels of blood glucose and improved lifestyle flexibility.
PROVIDER ASPECTS
As with any drug or medical device, professional staff and people with diabetes must be aware of the nature of insulin-pump ther-apy and its special requirements and be prepared to manage this therapy. Ideally, CSII therapy should be prescribed, implemented, and followed by a skilled professional team familiar with CSII therapy and capable of supporting the patient.
PATIENT SELECTION
Experi-ence with insulin-pump therapy indi-cates that candidates for CSII must be strongly …
