Individuals with diabetes may need medication to help them manage the disease. Our certified diabetes educators and pharmacists with expertise in medication management for diabetes work within many Parkview locations and physician offices. This team approach provides you with easy access to a diverse group of providers to help manage the disease.
Individuals with diabetes may also need to take insulin, using a syringe, insulin pen or insulin pump. Your provider can discuss which is most appropriate for you.
Insulin pumps deliver your basal insulin throughout the day, providing meal and correctional insulin as needed. Individuals using insulin pumps will need to have a basic knowledge of carbohydrate counting so the pump can be programmed for the bolus amount of insulin at each meal. Using an insulin pump provides increased lifestyle flexibility and dosing accuracy without the need for multiple daily injections.
Using an insulin pump is an adjustment in lifestyle that can be challenging. If you are making the transition from multiple daily injections to insulin pump therapy, one of our diabetes educators can guide you through this process. The diabetes educators are certified on each type of insulin pump.
Many insulin pumps work in conjunction with glucose sensors to provide better blood sugar control so your blood sugar level is within your target range more frequently. Our team of diabetes educators can help you choose which insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system would work best for your individual needs. They can also provide education on initial set up, programming and operation of your insulin pump or continuous glucose monitor.
Parkview Diabetes Services also has a professional continuous glucose monitor that can be worn for 10 days. This is a great tool to help you and your provider with your diabetes management without the expense of purchasing a personal continuous glucose monitor.
