TY - JOUR
T1 - Interference at work
T2 - A case report of a malfunctioning insulin pump
AU - Reiher, Alexandra E.
AU - Gallagher, Thomas A.
AU - Emanuele, Mary Ann
PY - 2009/2
Y1 - 2009/2
N2 - Insulin pumps operate almost universally in the work environment. Tubeless insulin pumps are a relatively recent development for management of insulin-dependent diabetes. This is the first report of location-dependent failure of insulin pump function, possibly due to external interference, occurring only in the setting of a medical center. A successful solution to this problem was designed and implemented. In conclusion, heightened awareness of this possibility in individuals who use tubeless insulin pumps in a medical environment would seem prudent, as when identified, it can be easily corrected.
AB - Insulin pumps operate almost universally in the work environment. Tubeless insulin pumps are a relatively recent development for management of insulin-dependent diabetes. This is the first report of location-dependent failure of insulin pump function, possibly due to external interference, occurring only in the setting of a medical center. A successful solution to this problem was designed and implemented. In conclusion, heightened awareness of this possibility in individuals who use tubeless insulin pumps in a medical environment would seem prudent, as when identified, it can be easily corrected.
KW - Glycemic control
KW - Insulin Pump
KW - Insulin delivery
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U2 - 10.1007/s12020-008-9122-6
DO - 10.1007/s12020-008-9122-6
M3 - Article
C2 - 19082930
AN - SCOPUS:63449085644
SN - 1355-008X
VL - 35
SP - 22
EP - 24
JO - Endocrine
JF - Endocrine
IS - 1
ER -
