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Insulin Pump: How It Works & Benefits for Diabetics

Learn how an insulin pump delivers constant insulin doses, its benefits like stabilized blood glucose levels and freedom in daily life. Explore placement options and the history of insulin pumps. Discover more about this small computerized device that mimics the pancreas for better diabetes management.

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Insulin Pump: How It Works & Benefits for Diabetics

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    2. 2 Contents The pump 3 What is an insulin pump? 4 The pump 5 How an insulin pump works 6 My pump 10 Our interview 11 How to wear a pump 12 Wearing an insulin pump 13 Places you can put the pump 14 Benefits 15 Timeline on the history of pumps 16 About us 20 Bibliography 21 Thankyou 22

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    6. 6 How a Pump Works. An insulin pump is a small computerised device that delivers small amounts of insulin constantly under the skin through a small plastic tube. The pump is programmed to give small background doses of insulin (basal insulin) continuously throughout the day and night depending on the individual's needs. Each time the person eats they activate the pump to give a burst of insulin (or bolus) to cover the amount of carbohydrate that they are going to eat. An extra bolus can also be given to treat a high blood glucose level. In this way the insulin pump simulates more closely the way a healthy pancreas would deliver insulin.

    7. 7 The insulin pump has a reservoir in it which contains ultra shortacting insulin. The syringe is driven by the computerised pump mechanism. This is attached by a plastic tube to a special plastic needle which is inserted under the skin usually around the tummy or hips. This plastic needle has to be changed every two or three days which is easily done at home. Pumps can be removed for short periods (eg to have a shower, swim or play football) but in general they remain attached to the person 24 hours a day. The pump is not waterproof.

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    12. 12 How To Wear A Pump. There are many different ways to wear a insulin pump. If you are in a sport you can take your pump off, but only for an hour or so. You can wear a insulin pump on your belt. You can clip it under your clothes. It comes with 2 different clips. One that rotates so you can spin the pump and one that doesnt.

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    15. 15 Benefits What are the benefits of an insulin pump? An insulin pump provides you perfectly with insulin and let's you enjoy more freedom and flexibility in life. Stabilized blood glucose levels with better hba1c values and less severe hypoglycaemias. To eat whenever and whatever you like - with pleasure, and not because you have to. Exercise whenever you want - without planning hours in advance. No syringes or pen injections. Sleeping in.

    16. 16 Timeline on the History of Pumps

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    20. 20 About us.

    21. 21 Bibliography

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