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Originally Posted by Funnygrl  Having read the whole article- I have no arguments with anything it said. It's point was that people have died from mis-using it. Even if people have mis-used shots, that's not the point. They're talking about pumps.
It says parents need to be viligent. Any arguments there?
It's saying that pumps are useful if used correctly- any arguments there?
It's saying that good diabetes management takes discipline and effort. I think we'll all agree to that. |
I certainly don't disagree with any of the points you have made here. Parents need to be vigilant if they have a child or teen with diabetes. I think this goes without saying and certainly doesn't pertain only to teens with pumps.
Pumps are useful and safe if used correctly but so are cars and chain saws.
I think it is the implication that pumps are the cause of the problem is the issue I have with this study and article.
Honestly, being a teen is the root cause of the problem and not a malfunctioning pump or a pump that dropped or used incorrectly. I think if a teen doesn't want to use a pump correctly, they probably won't use a needle or meter correctly either.
