Question
There are three things that determine how long it takes:
- How well you understand diabetes care
- How well you understand insulin pump therapy
- How well you operate the pump
Understanding diabetes care involves the basic principles of nutrition, activity and medicine. If you're experienced in diabetes care, you probably already know these principles. If you're new to diabetes, you can attend an education program in your community—ask a healthcare provider for information on local sessions.
Understanding insulin pump therapy involves a training session with a diabetes educator and a personalized therapy plan.
Learning to operate the pump takes training and practice. Roche Diabetes Care offers a comprehensive training program utilizing an online or traditional workbook method with an assigned, certified trainer. The training consists of individual learning modules that can be completed at your own pace. In addition, we offer insulin pump manuals, as well as books written for insulin pump users.