Why doctors are reluctant to prescribe insulin pump therapy?!
Question:
Why doctors are reluctant to prescribe insulin pump therapy?
Answers:
Your doctor may not know enough about the pump itself to feel comfortable perscribing it for others. If this is not really the case then perhaps they feel that the requirements and committment may be too much. While the pump is a Wonderful tool for managing diabetes,it does take discipline and a huge committment on the patient's part to use it. You are still required to test your blood sugar regularly and monitor your food intake .Initially,it takes time BUT basically it involves counting carbs which nowadays is very easy. Once a person gets the hang of it,it is great and allows a person a sense of freedom and,most importantly,it allows the patient to be in control of their diabetes.
Lastly,one hold back with perscribing the pump may be insurance related. Each company has requirements and restrictions that may discourage the doctor from perscribing.