Hello,
There are several different kinds of
diabetes medicines in addition to insulin. These medicines can lower blood sugar levels but they're not the same as insulin.
Insulin can't be taken as a pill because acids in the stomach destroy it before it can enter the bloodstream.
A diabetic who need five injections of insulin/24 h to control his Diabetes. Cannot switch the therapy to oral medications because the
oral therapy very probably won't be effective.
About the
insulin pump, these are possible alternatives for treatment because the patient uses multiple daily injections of insulin.
Pumps use only rapid-acting insulin to provide basal (background) bolus (meal or snack/
carbohydrate) insulin and it is very important to underline that only a trained medical professional is qualified to determine the correct insulin pump settings for the individual needs of each diabetic.
So, Do not attempt to use an insulin pump without professional training.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Elona Xhardo, Endocrinologist