How to Take a Pump-Cation During Summer Vacation

By on May 31, 2024   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Multiple Daily Injections, Pumps, Video   /   9 Comments

Beach vacations, pool parties, impromptu cannonballs….sometimes you just need a break from your pump so you can dive into a pool without worry. Or maybe you want to change up your diabetes routine, or maybe your pump fails and you need to go on MDI for a while. Whatever the reason, taking a pump vacation is entirely doable. Drs. E+P explain what you need to know to do it safely and successfully.

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Tandem’s Mobi Insulin Pump Gets FDA Clearance

By on July 27, 2023   /   Pumps   /   12 Comments
Tandem's Mobi Insulin Pump

Recently approved by the FDA, Tandem’s Mobi automated insulin delivery (AID) system is roughly half the size of their t:slim X2 pump, offering more flexibility and lifestyle options to people with diabetes.

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Not on a Pump…What the Heck?!? You Can Have Great Success on an MDI Regimen!

By on July 24, 2023   /   Case Studies, Multiple Daily Injections, Pumps   /   2 Comments
Dr. E's Case Study

One of Dr. E’s patients who had been loyal to insulin pumps for years recently switched to an MDI regimen for a little more freedom. What effect (if any) did it have on his time in range?

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The Benefits and Barriers of Insulin Pump Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes

By on July 24, 2023   /   Multiple Daily Injections, Pumps, Type 2   /   Leave a comment
Pumps for Type 2

Pump therapy could be a great tool for many people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin. Dr. Preethika Ekanayake recaps several studies that discuss pump therapy in T2, and who might be a good candidate.

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Diabetes Device Fashion Show: Stick It Here, Stick It There, Stick It (Almost) Anywhere!

By on June 30, 2023   /   A Dose of Dr. E, CGM, Pumps   /   18 Comments
Diabetes Device Fashion Show

Straight from the fashion hotspots of Paris, Milan, and TCOYD headquarters comes the first-ever Diabetes Device Fashion Show. Dr. E makes his supermodel debut while undressing – er, unveiling – several places on the body where it’s okay to stick your diabetes device.

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