Diabetes, Nutrition, Obesity and Eating Disorders

Diabetes macrovascular Complication and Beyond

An insulin pump is a medical device that is used to administer insulin in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, also known as continuous subcutaneous insulin therapy. Depending on the design, the device configuration may differ. A traditional pump includes:

• the pump (including controls, processing module, and batteries)
• a disposable reservoir for insulin (inside the pump)
• a disposable infusion set, including a cannula for subcutaneous insertion (under the skin) and a tubing system to connect the insulin reservoir to the cannula.