Hi Dorie,
quick question, do pump users stop taking long acting insulin if the pump then gives timed micro units 24/7 or until its shut off? or are there special cases to be on a pump and still take daily long acting injections? m
That is correct, Mary @Disco2 .
Only one insulin formulation, usually a âRapid-Actingâ, such as Lispro, Humalog, Novolog, is used with an insulin pump. Some people use âFast-Actingâ [such as Humulin or Novolin], and a few use âUltra Rapid-Actingâ [such as FIASP or Lyumjev] insulin formulations. The pump also uses the Rapid-Acting to deliver meal and correction bolus,.
An Insulin pump is designed to use the insulin as a slow-drip, at rates the user designates in âProfilesâ or âPatternsâ in place of using a âBackgroundâ insulin, such as Lantus.
thanks Dennis, go figure my Doctors prescription mediator or some title not sureâŚtold me the doctor might still keep me on Lantus long acting even when iâm on the pump so iâm thinking she doesnât have her info correct. this was in a context about a prescription renewal âŚhowever, the pump educator there told me iâd get off Lantus or any long acting and just pump one insulin. all the best! m
Mary @Disco2, the pump educator is correct.
I canât imagine the mess you would find yourself in if you injected Lantus while using a pump.
lol i know rightâŚi was scratching my head but figured her response was safe for not admitting she really didnât know. its okayâŚenough people are helpfulâŚ
wellâŚyou do need a backup plan for emergencies, so you will probably keep an active prescription for LantusâŚ
I was informed that, if a doctor says you should put it in your arm, then it will be covered.