Habits related to the use of insulin infusion set in patients with type 1 diabetes on pump therapy — the effect of the educational intervention

• DOI: 10.24425/fmc.2022.144079
• Publication Date: 2023-03-09T13:19:46Z
• Authors: Damian Ucieklak; Sandra Mrozińska; Aleksandra Wojnarska; Maciej T. Małecki; Tomasz Klupa; Bartłomiej Matejko
• Keywords: Insulin pump

I n t r o d u c i n: Proper use of insulin infusion sets (IIS) plays an important role in pump therapy patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).We assessed the habits associated IIS T1DM treated pump.M a e l s M h s: This study included 79 who were examined for presence lipohypertrophy (LH) and retrained proper use.They completed standard questionnaire regarding at time entry follow-up.R At baseline, most declared to have been using plastic cannula (n = 68; 86.1%), changing set regularly 65; 82.3%), placing on abdomen wall 86.1%).The common rotation habit was "curve pattern" both sides umbilicus 16; 20.3%).After median 23 weeks (IQR 20-34), 58 available follow-up.A rise proportion change 48; 82.8% vs. 57; 98.3%, p 0.016), every 2 3 days 27; 46.6% 35; 60.3%, 0.043), "crisscross" 5; 8.8% 12; 21.4%, 0.027) observed.There less reporting not having repeatable manner 15; 26.3% 2; 5.4%, 0.009).C A substantial declare that they do follow recommended principles use.The intervention consisting LH assessment retraining might be effective improving patient compliance.