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Insulin Pump Therapy Program

Insulin pump safety

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Insulin pump therapy has a unique safety concern compared to injections because no long-acting insulin is used. Learn how diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can happen in pump therapy and how to make a safety kit. Your diabetes educators will guide you through the steps to help prevent DKA.​



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Current as of: August 26, 2026

Author: Medicine Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta

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