Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about insulin pumps:

1. Is an insulin pump an option for me?
   
   
2. What are their advantages and disadvantages compared to other methods of insulin administration?
   
   
3. Will my insurance cover an insulin pump and supplies, or is any financial assistance available to me?
   
   
4. Where will I go for training in using an insulin pump, and how long will training take?
   
   
5. What should I look for when buying an insulin pump?
   
   
6. Should I get a pump that includes a glucose meter, food database, bolus calculator, data storage, tube-free cannula or any other features?
   
   
7. Do you recommend any particular brand of insulin pump for me?
   
   
8. How many basal rates and profiles does this pump offer?
   
   
9. Which does this pump require: a catheter or a cannula?
   
   
10. How often should I replace the infusion set?
    
    
11. At what rate does my pump deliver insulin?
    
    
12. What type of insulin does my pump use, and how long will the cartridge or reservoir last?
    
    
13. What type of battery is used, and how often do I need to replace it?
    
    
14. How will use of an insulin pump affect my diet?
    
    
15. What insertion sites should I use, and how often should I rotate them?
    
    
16. How often should I change the catheter or cannula?
    
    
17. For how long may I remove my insulin pump for bathing, contact sports or romance?
    
    
18. Will use of my insulin pump during exercise increase my risk of hypoglycemia afterward?
    
    
19. When using an insulin pump, how often will I need to check my blood sugar?
    
    
20. What plan should I have in place in case my pump fails or another glucose emergency occurs?
    
    
21. Is an implantable insulin pump an option for me? If so, where are these available?