International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2

Is insulin pump a game changer in the management of diabetes mellitus: A case series

  • Author:
  • Haider Ghazanfar, Zain Ahmed Javed, Hina Ebir, Syed Wajih Rizvi
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 99 to 102

R Endocrinology, New Jersey, United States of America

*Corresponding Email: Haidergh@gmail.com

Online published on 29 September, 2018.

Abstract

Prevalence of diabetes has drastically increased over the past decade and it has a debilitating effect on one's quality of life. The Insulin Pump is a relatively new modality in the management of Diabetic patients. The objective of our case series was to assess the impact of insulin pump on glycemic control and quality of life of diabetic patients. In this case series we have presented four Type 2 diabetic cases which presented with different common complications associated with diabetes as well as its management, particularly the complication of hypoglycemic episodes. Worldwide introduction of insulin pump can prove to be a trend changer in the management of diabetes

Keywords

Diabetes mellitus, Insulin, Quality of life