Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: At the start of insulin pump therapy usually only a single basal rate, one insulin correction factor and one carbohydrate ratio are prescribed. Not only does this approach fail to match normal physiology but experience gained over 5 years of providing an insulin pump service found that these settings invariably needed early and frequent adjustment. As a result algorithms were developed to give a more precise pattern of basal rates and correction factors.<p cl...

Introduction: For years we have used data downloaded from blood glucose meters (BGM) in our diabetes clinic as an aid for discussion and management. Unfortunately allowing free choice of BGM needs several different download programmes and cables, introducing unnecessary complexity and delay. DIASEND® developed by the Swedish company Aidera AB represents a possible solution.Methods: DIASEND® combines hardware and software with a secure internet ...