Vojtech Cesak
University Hospital Pilsen,
Czech Republic
Research Article
Insulin Pump Termination in Adult Patients
Author(s): Vojtech Cesak, Hedvika Cesakova, Jitka Brozova, Zdenek Jankovec, Zdenek Rusavy and Martin MatejovicVojtech Cesak, Hedvika Cesakova, Jitka Brozova, Zdenek Jankovec, Zdenek Rusavy and Martin Matejovic
Introduction: Insulin pump therapy presents an increasingly used method. Its usage has been steadily increasing within last 40 years and number of studies concerning the insulin pump therapy commencement and various aspects arising in course of the treatment, was presented. But only few studies dealing with the patients after insulin pump treatment termination exist. Furthermore, the majority of these studies are focused on pediatric population. Objectives: to determine, whether the glycemic control changes after insulin pump termination regardless of the type of diabetes or method of treatment withdrawn (pump withdrawn by a physician vs. patient’s wish). To evaluate whether the glycemic control after insulin pump termination differs in type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients and if there are any changes after insulin pump termination due to the method of treatment withdrawn (pump w.. View More»
