New research suggests that using an insulin pump to control Type 1 diabetes is slightly better than taking multiple insulin injections daily, according to a recent article from Health Behavior News Service. Specifically, pumps are more effective at helping to avoid harmful fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
People with Type 1 diabetes do not produce insulin, the hormone that controls sugar levels in the blood, and therefore must inject it into their body either through multiple daily needle shots or via an insulin pump.
The current study examined the results of 23 other studies comprised of 976 adults and kids and examined results of their A1C tests, which measure blood sugar control over a span of several months. Those using the pump showed significant A1C results.
However, experts quoted in the story say children using the pump may initially show dramatic improvement in blood sugar levels, but may not produce significant improved levels beyond six months to a year.
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