Preparing to make the switch

Once an agreement in principal for starting pump therapy has been reached, the follow steps should be commenced;

     Structured education attendance

 DAFNE BERTIE TIM ADAPT courses 

•      Accurate Carbohydrate counting skills achieved
•      E-learning or work book completed and reviews

–  Link to pre pump e-learning

•      Certificate Achieved 
•      Consultant approval that pump therapy is a safe option for individual
•      Demonstration Session or taster session

This is usually involves wearing the pump with water for a few days to experience what 

           the pump is like to be attached to.

•      Pump training week

           pump start – usually 2 – 3 days spread over a week

•      Return visit

 follow up care to support insulin pump therapy

•      Refresher course

           Once established on insulin pump therapy the refresher course may be a year or so later to update 

           individual with any new educational topics or simple a reminder of training week.