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On www.myomnipod.com under FAQ's The OmniPod System allows you to get started on continuous insulin therapy with a much lower upfront cost than conventional insulin pumps. The OmniPod System Starter Kit, which includes the Personal Diabetes Manager and two OmniPods, has a list price of $800, whereas conventional insulin pumps have list prices of $5,000-$6,500. Each box of 10 OmniPods has a list price of $345. Depending on your insulin needs, you will use approximately one box of OmniPods per month. Of course, your actual cost for the OmniPod System will depend on your insurance coverage. http://www.myomnipod.com/products/section/226/#q11
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Which of these is a disadvantage of insulin-pump technology?
High cost
Who invinted the insulin pump?
Dean Kamen inevented insulin pump
Why use insulin pump?
An insulin pump can be used as an alternative to multiple daily injections of insulin by insulin syringe.This method is known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy.
How do you use an insulin pump correctly?
"When using an insulin pump, the reservoir needs to be filled with insulin. You do this by drawing insulin from a vial into the reservoir with the plunger, and then removing the needle."
What is a diabetic pump used for?
A diabetic pump, also known as an insulin pump, is used to regulate the amount of insulin used by a patient. It is an alternative to having multiple insulin injections a day.
What is a insulin pump and how is it used in space?
Well, an Insulin Pump is a little device that kind of looks like a cell phone. It produces insulin for your body if you have diabetes, if you want to know what an insulin pump looks like go to Google and type in: Insulin pump. There is many different kinda of pumps. And I'm not sure if there used in space....
Where can you get a insulin pump?
from pancreas
Can an insulin syringe be used for amatrexine injection?
Insulin syringes are typically not recommended for administering amatrexine, as they are designed for insulin dosing and may not provide accurate measurements for other medications. Amatrexine may require a specific syringe type or size to ensure precise dosing. Always consult a healthcare professional or refer to the medication's prescribing information for proper administration guidelines.
Where was the insulin pump invented?
in America
What can one do with a Medtronic insulin pump?
With a Medtronic insulin pump, one can inject insulin into their body to help them maintain a steady blood glucose level and keep their diabetes under control.
What's the average cost of a diabetes pump?
In the year 2008 the average price of a diabetes pump was $6800-$7500. These prices may vary slightly. http://www.diabetes-blood-sugar-solutions.com/insulin-pump-cost.html
When was the insulin pump invented?
1960's
