A small mechanical device, (typically the size of a beeper or small cell phone), that is attached to the body via tubing which is placed under the skin. The pump delivers rapid-acting insulin at different rates to the body through the tubing, acting much like the pancreas. The pump is programmable for different rates of “basal” insulin and typically has a calculator for “bolus” insulin at mealtime and when hyperglycemia occurs.

 

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