Insulin Pump Therapy in Nova Scotia (2025)
The Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia has co-created resources to support people with diabetes, their families, and their diabetes health care teams as insulin pump therapy is considered and then started. These resources are intended to manage expectations, facilitate self-management education, and streamline the insulin pump initiation and follow-up process.
- Insulin Pump Therapy Initiation and Management: Overview
- Insulin Pump Therapy Initiation and Management: Framework
- Insulin Pump Therapy Initiation and Management: Clinical Competencies
Readiness
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Is an Insulin Pump for Me? Answers to Some Common Questions English | French | Arabic
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Carbohydrate Counting English | French | Arabic
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Insulin-to-Carb Ratios and Carb Boluses English | French | Arabic
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Insulin Sensitivity Factor and Correction Boluses English | French | Arabic
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Carbohydrate Counting Worksheet English | French | Arabic
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Insulin Adjustment Worksheet English | French | Arabic
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Sick Day Management Worksheet English | French | Arabic
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Activity Worksheet English | French | Arabic
Worksheet answer keys can be found on the DCPNS registry homepage, if you require assistance, please contact info@dcpns.nshealth.ca
Planning and Initiation
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Insulin-to-Carbohydrate Daily Record English | French | Arabic
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DKA Prevention When on an Insulin Pump English | French | Arabic
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Insulin Pump Failure or Temporary Interruption English | French | Arabic
- Insulin Pump Start Checklist
- Getting Ready to Start Your Insulin Pump
Follow-up
- Troubleshooting Hypo and Hyperglycemia (external website)
- Insulin Pump Follow-up Checklist
Insulin Pump Video Series for Children and Youth (2013)
A series of 8 videos designed to promote thoughtful conversation about some of the main issues and concerns of parents, youth, and their diabetes health care teams. They are intended to provide background and context that will be further explored during individual or group teaching sessions with the diabetes health care team. For an overview of the video content, please click here.
Introduction: Key Messages (8:23)
Chapter 1: Challenges and Benefits (17:46)
Chapter 2: What is a Pump? (6:40)
Chapter 3: Choosing a Pump (4:29)
Chapter 5: Considering a Pump in Nova Scotia (5:33)
