Pump Therapy and Insulin Requirements

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What is the primary benefit of pump therapy in determining the total daily insulin requirement?

It involves establishing the correct basal rate and determining the total basal amount (correct)

It reduces the need for frequent blood glucose monitoring

It allows for more insulin to be administered at once

It eliminates the need for bolus insulin administration

What is the typical daily insulin requirement for an average 70-kilogram adult using pump therapy?

35 units of insulin per day

42 units of insulin per day (correct)

50 units of insulin per day

60 units of insulin per day

What is the primary difference between the basal and bolus segments of insulin pump therapy?

Basal segment is used for mealtime insulin, while bolus segment is used for correcting high blood sugars

Basal segment provides a steady trickle of insulin, while bolus segment provides on-demand insulin for meals (correct)

Basal segment provides on-demand insulin for meals, while bolus segment provides a steady trickle of insulin

Basal segment is used for correcting high blood sugars, while bolus segment is used for mealtime insulin

Why do experts suggest that pump therapy requires less insulin per kilogram than MDI?

Because most adults gain better control on 0.6 to 0.7 units/kg/day Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of the customizable nature of insulin pumps?

It allows patients to match varying basal rates to different needs at different times of the day Signup and view all the answers

When was the insulin pump approved by the FDA?

1983 Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of using insulin pump therapy compared to injection therapy?

Reduced HbA1c levels in adults and children Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge of determining correct basal rates in insulin pump therapy?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of increasing the nighttime basal rate in insulin pump therapy?

To improve fasting glycemic control Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential strategy to solve the problem of insulin delivery deficit in insulin pump therapy?

Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of a 1% reduction in HbA1c levels?

35% reduction in risk of microvascular complications Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of insulin pump therapy in terms of long-term outcomes?

Improved long-term microvascular outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge of using insulin pump therapy in patients with unpredictable work hours?

Difficulty in adjusting basal rates Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a real-time continuous glucose monitor in insulin pump therapy?

To automatically suspend insulin delivery for impending or occurring low blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of increasing insulin concentration and activity during the night?

Reducing the dawn phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a 10-year use of insulin pump therapy compared to MDI therapy in adolescents with type 1 diabetes?

A mean discounted Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY) gain of 4.27 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Determining Total Daily Insulin Requirement

Pump therapy requires less insulin per kilogram than MDI, typically 0.6 to 0.7 units/kg/day for adults.
An average 70-kilogram adult would require 42 units of insulin per day.
The total basal requirement is calculated, considering dawn phenomenon or increased insulin resistance in the early morning hours.

Insulin Pump Therapy

Insulin pumps are wearable devices that connect to narrow, flexible plastic tubing and were FDA-approved in 1983.
Pumps allow users to deliver a steady trickle or basal amount of insulin continuously throughout the day, providing on-demand insulin for meals and correcting high blood sugars.

Benefits of Insulin Pump Therapy

Avoidance of severe hypoglycemia
Improved blood glucose levels and HbA1c outcomes
Improved lifestyle and greater flexibility
Improved diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

Study Findings

A 28% reduction in postprandial blood glucose levels with insulin pump therapy compared to Lantus insulin
Insulin pump therapy reduces HbA1c levels compared to injection therapy in both adults and children
A 35% reduction in risk of microvascular complications for every percentage point drop in HbA1c levels
A mean discounted Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY) gain ranging from 0.70 in adults to 4.27 in adolescents with type 1 diabetes

Challenges and Strategies

Determining correct basal rates can be challenging due to frequent adjustments or lack of structure in food intake or meal times
Basal rates may be based on fasting studies or observing blood glucose levels throughout the morning or afternoon
Increasing the nighttime basal rate can significantly improve fasting glycemic control, reduce hypoglycemic episodes, and not increase hypoglycemia overnight

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Description

Learn how to determine the total daily insulin requirement using pump therapy, including establishing the correct basal rate and calculating the total basal amount. This quiz covers the importance of pump therapy in achieving better control and understanding the factors that affect insulin resistance.