Finland

Getting an insulin pump and sensor

An insulin pump is obtained in Finland through the care plan. The cost is reimbursed through hospital medical rehabilitation or specialist care — not directly from Kela. A continuous glucose sensor (CGM) is usually part of the healthcare-supplies delivery contract.

Source: Terveyskylä · Diabetesliitto

Check your own wellbeing services county

Device procurement practices vary by wellbeing services county. Decisions about device coverage are made by the doctor at the child's clinic according to the county's practice.

Source: Terveyskylä

Sources: diabetes.fi (Diabetesliitto, the Finnish Diabetes Association) and terveyskyla.fi (Diabetestalo / Lastentalo). This app does not replace the individual instructions you receive from your clinic. Insulin doses, correction factors and sick-day rules are always agreed with your own care team.