Insulin Pump Therapy: Who, Why, and How

Q Who would be an ideal candidate?

Motivated patients who want to attain glycemic control and adhere to the recommendations of their care team are ideally suited to insulin pump use. Insurance companies want to ensure patient safety, so before approving coverage for an insulin pump, they may require patients to demonstrate their willingness to adjust their lifestyle, work with their diabetes educator and/or provider team, and test routinely in the weeks or months leading up to the final decision—all expected behavior while using pump therapy.