Medical Encyclopedia
Will my insurance cover the cost of Insuflon?
The Insuflon is not always covered by insurance but it is worth fighting for. Most pharmacies do not carry the device and may not even be authorized to distribute it. Check with your doctor to see if this might be a choice for you and if it is covered by your insurance.
Insuflon i-port
Definition: The Insuflon™ is an infusion cannula allowing multiple subcutaneous (under the skin) injections through the same injection port. This means that you can administer insulin through the Insuflon port rather than give a shot every time insulin is given.
The port must be changed every few days and care must be taken when inserting and removing it to avoid the possibility of infection.
The Insuflon uses a soft, flexible cannula so it can be worn on the abdomen as well as other places you would normally give an injection. One of the major benefits of the Insuflon is that it reduces pain and may make managing diabetes, especially for children, easier to do accomplish because correction boluses can be given more easily and children (and adults) may be more likely to administer insulin when they don't have to experience pain with multiple daily injections.
Your doctor will probably recommend saline to cleanse the cannula between insulin administrations. This way, you can infuse insulin (but not at the same time) that normally cannot be mixed (i.e., Lantus and rapid insulin). It is important that you understand how to use this device before attempting to infuse insulin with the Insuflon.
Picture of an Insuflon infusion cannula
Insuflon is small and easily worn under clothing. Insulin can be infused through the tiny hub without experiencing the pain of shots.
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