PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Maggie Hou
AU  - Shazhan Amed
AU  - Ran D. Goldman
TI  - Insulin pump complications among children with diabetes
AID  - 10.46747/cfp.6812893
DP  - 2022 Dec 01
TA  - Canadian Family Physician
PG  - 893--895
VI  - 68
IP  - 12
4099  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/68/12/893.short
4100  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/68/12/893.full
SO  - Can Fam Physician2022 Dec 01; 68
AB  - Question Several children with diabetes in our clinic use continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy. Recently a 5-year-old presented with a dysfunctional pump, and it took 2 days to identify the problem and resolve it. What are the potential pitfalls of insulin pumps in children and how can these be prevented?Answer The use of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion pumps has increased considerably during the past decade. Adverse events can range from mild events that can be resolved by troubleshooting at home, to severe incidents that necessitate admission to the hospital. Adverse events include technical issues, skin complications that can lead to infection, and metabolic imbalances that can lead to hospitalization. Long-term monitoring and targeted education are needed for children and their families to ensure early identification of problems with the pump and to avoid diabetic ketoacidosis or hypoglycemia.