Insulin pump quiz

Question 1 of 9

What does CSII stand for?

Question 2 of 9

What type of insulin is used in insulin pumps?

Question 3 of 9

How does insulin get into your body from an insulin pump?

By an infusion set and cannula inserted into the skin of abdomen, thigh or buttock
By insulin syringe
By pen injection

Question 4 of 9

What is a basal insulin rate?

Question 5 of 9

What is bolus insulin?

Background Insulin delivered every hour via the insulin pump
Insulin taken to cover carbohydrate or used to correct high blood glucose readings
Night time insulin

Question 6 of 9

What are the benefits of insulin pump therapy? (select all that apply)

Question 7 of 9

What are the challenges of of insulin pump therapy? (select all that apply)

Question 8 of 9

How often do you change the cannula on an insulin pump?

Once a week
Every time your insulin runs out
Every 2–3 days or in the event in a rise in blood glucose because of a cannula problem
Every day

Question 9 of 9

Do you still take insulin injections as well as wearing your insulin pump?

No, never
A pen injection of bolus and basal insulin is only necessary in event of pump technical problem and/or if ketones are positive.