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What should clients be advised not to do while wearing an insulin pump?

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Clients with insulin pumps should be cautious and avoid activities that may damage the device, and should always follow medical advice over unreliable sources to manage their blood glucose levels properly.

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Advice for Insulin Pump Users

Clients using an insulin pump should be advised that insulin injections, including those delivered by pumps, are intended to decrease blood glucose levels after consuming a meal, particularly a large or high-glucose meal. The purpose of insulin is to facilitate the transport and storage of glucose into cells, which lowers blood glucose concentration. While the insulin pump is a convenient device for continuous insulin delivery, patients should avoid activities that could dislodge or damage the device, such as contact sports, and should also be careful with water exposure as not all pumps are waterproof.

Patients should also be cautious about obtaining information from unreliable sources. It is important to follow medical advice strictly and to avoid practices promoted by media and pseudojournalism that could be harmful to their health.

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