Education programs for people with diabetes

Insulin pump therapy helps some people with type 1 diabetes to manage their diabetes with confidence, control and flexibility.

Insulin pump therapy is becoming increasingly popular in patients with type 1 diabetes. Insulin pump therapy replaces the need for administration and involves the use of a small electronic device delivering rapid acting insulin (Humalog, Apidra or Novorapid) on a continuous basis in much the same way as the pancreas. The pump is programmed to deliver a very small amount of insulin every few minutes at various rates over a 24-hour period (basal dose). With each meal or snack the pump is prompted by the wearer to deliver an amount of insulin that will match the carbohydrate content of the meal or snack (bolus dose). It can have numerous benefits including a reduction in hypo and hyperglycaemia, improvement in HbA1c levels, greater flexibility and improved quality of life.

Pump Intro

‘To pump or not to pump’

Insulin pump therapy involves the use of a small electronic device delivering rapid acting insulin on a continuous basis without the need for regular injections.

Insulin pump therapy offers a number of benefits including a reduction in blood sugar fluctuations, improvement in HbA1c levels, greater flexibility and improved quality of life. However, insulin pump therapy is not suitable for everyone.

This introductory information session is designed to assist participants in making an informed decision about commencing insulin pump therapy.

Topics will include:

• What is an insulin pump ?
• Advantages and disadvantages of insulin pump therapy
• Procedure for commencing insulin pump therapy
• Costs of insulin pump therapy
• Demonstration of some of the available insulin pumps
• Pump features.

To find out if insulin pump therapy is right for you, attend Pump Intro to help make an informed decision.

2012 Program Dates

Registration 

Please note that this program is only availaible to clients consulting a Baker IDI physician.

To register, or for further details on the Pump 1 or Pump 2 program:
Contact reception at Baker IDI
Ph: 03 8532 1800

Cost

Standard $40
Concession $20

Payment methods include cash, cheque, Visa and MasterCard.  Payment is required prior to commencing the group education program.

Pump Prep 

‘Getting ready to pump’?

This interactive session will provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to commence insulin pump therapy.

Topics will include:

• Carbohydrate counting 
• Alcohol and diabetes
• Insulin to carbohydrate ratio
• Hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia management.

This program is recommended only after completing the Pump Intro program. Please note that this program is only availaible to clients consulting a Baker IDI physician.

2012 Program Dates

Registration

To register, or for further details on the Pump 1 or Pump 2 program:
Contact reception at Baker IDI
Ph: 03 8532 1800

Cost

Standard $80
Concession $35

Payment methods include cash, cheque, Visa and MasterCard.  Payment is required prior to commencing the group education program.

Education Services

Location: Level 4, The Alfred Centre
99 Commercial Road, Melbourne 3004, VIC, Australia
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