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.
"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."
Dean Kamen inevented insulin pump
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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.
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....
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You can learn more information about a diabetic pump here. http://diabetes.webmd.com/insulin-pump They have a lot of good information on diabetic pumps and there equipment.
The best way to clean your insulin pump is to wash your hands thoroughly and use a 70% alcohol wipe to disinfect your pump. Make sure to keep the reservoir and battery compartment dry and away from any moisture.
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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.
1960's
An insulin pump will supply insulin when it is needed, such as during a meal. It helps type 1 diabetics because they can't supply their own.