Pumps It, Inc.

Insurance Support

Here are some forms that will help get your started:

Patient Information Form (PDF - requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Letter of Medical Necessity (PDF - requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

The New England Journal of Medicine recognized the health insurers critical role in helping patients attain better glucose control through the use of pump therapy, "...the health care system should provide the support necessary to make intensive therapy available to those patients who will benefit."

Pumps It, Inc. specializes in insulin infusion pumps, patient training and follow-up support for pump candidates. Unlike other suppliers, we offer specific training on the use of the pump, programming, carbohydrate counting and other skills necessary to assure successful results from insulin infusion therapy. A Certified Diabetes Educator provides this training at the referring physician's office or the patient's residence.

We also provide a 24-hour Hotline to assist pump users with questions. In many instances the Hotline assistance resolves common questions and problems without the necessity for a visit to the physician's office — a direct savings to the patient and your organization, all at no additional cost. Superior service after the sale of the pump distinguishes Pumps It from other vendors.

Pumps It Service Includes

Competitive pricing on insulin pumps and supplies
Insulin pumps and supplies from MiniMed Technologies, Disetronic Medical Systems Inc. and other leading quality manufacturers
Initial Insulin Pump training (4-8 hours with CDE/Certified Pump Trainer)
24-hour Hotline
24-hour Service
1 Month follow-up with CDE
Certified pump trainers, registered Dietitians available nationwide (at scheduled charge for 4-6 hours)
Enhanced patient relations, including: 24-hour Hotline, support groups, quarterly newsletter
Extensive participation and involvement through support of: The American Diabetes Association, The American Association of Diabetes Educators, Diabetes Childrens’ Camps, Young Adults Retreats
Carbohydrate Counting Training (at schedule charge)
Blood Glucose Meters and Testing Strips (all brands)

Health Provider Co-Ordination

At Pumps It, we believe that our programs and pricing structure will meet all health insurers standards and provide a high quality of care and services for every individual. Through the use of insulin pump therapy, complications associated with diabetes are reduced by better blood glucose control. This reduces patient costs and may reduce or eliminate lengthy hospitalizations.

At the present time, the insulin pump is the best tool available for achieving normal blood sugars. Infusion pump therapy closely mimics normal insulin releases from the pancreas and provides for closer control that can be accomplished by 3 or 4 injections per day.

The importance of better blood sugar control was confirmed in the landmark Diabetes Control and Complications Test (DCCT). Although the DCCT was limited to people with Type I diabetes, diabetes specialists believe these results apply directly to Type II diabetes as well. The study also found that the best results were obtained when the patients had specific training in blood sugar control, strong internal motivation, or the help of well-trained professionals to accomplish this.

Our diabetes team consists of Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, Certified Pump Trainers and Certified Diabetes Educators. Our team has many years of experience in the diabetes business. We are truly experts in our field, and Pumps It offers advanced services well beyond that of our competitors.

While we service national accounts, our staff is designed to assist regional insurers with our specialized knowledge and training. In addition to excellent service and competitive pricing for pumps, supplies and training, we can also assist your organization with Disease State Management and Diabetes Case Management services.