RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Canavan, Neil
T1 Intraperitoneal Insulin Pump: A Viable Treatment Option
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2008
FD SAGE Publications
VO 8
IS 7
SP 34
OP 34
DO 10.1177/155989770800800718
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/8/7/34.abstract
AB Glycemic control improved with a surgically implanted pump for intraperitoneal insulin infusion and proved to be superior to that of subcutaneous insulin administration. Patients also showed an improved quality of life and increased patient satisfaction with this pump, despite having to undergo an initial surgical procedure.