Insulin Pumps
Insulin pumps are usually only recommended for type 1 diabetes. They are small electronic devices that deliver insulin continuously day and night through a small tube called a cannula that sits just under your skin (replaced every few days). The small pump (containing a reservoir of insulin) is usually worn on a belt or in a pocket. It delivers a constant background insulin rate, which is known as basal insulin throughout the day.
It can also be instructed to deliver a rapid or quick acting insulin, called bolus insulin, when you eat. If you’d like to know more about insulin pump therapy and whether it’s right for you, then try taking our ‘Considering an Insulin Pump’ eLearning course below. If you’re starting insulin pump treatment our ‘My Insulin Pump: The Online Education Course’ will help you learn how to use it.
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