Understanding the Insulin Pump
An Insulin Pump is a device that simulates the function of the pancreas and acts to release insulin into the body, dividing its operation into
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Basal Insulin Injection slowly releases insulin into the body continuously 24 hours, acting like the natural function of the pancreas
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Bolus Insulin Injection Before Meals for example, if you are going to eat, you can set how much insulin to enter the body to reduce blood sugar levels and prevent high blood sugar levels after eating
How the Insulin Pump Works
The operation of an Insulin Pump includes
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Insulin Pump Machine
You can carry the insulin pump device with you anywhere, connected via a tube and port attached to the patient. The machine will gradually administer insulin in small amounts into the subcutaneous tissue through the port that has a plastic tube embedded
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Insulin Cartridge
There are 2 sizes to choose from, which are 1.8 ml or 3 ml. The type of insulin used will be the fastest acting insulin
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Insulin Administration Set
The insulin administration set (Infusion Set), which includes a tube and port attached to the patient. The machine will gradually administer insulin in small amounts into the subcutaneous tissue through the port that has a plastic tube embedded
Things to Know
- The Insulin Pump has buttons and a display screen showing the operation of various programs to enhance the ability to control blood sugar levels in diabetic patients who need insulin injections to be as close as possible to those who are not diabetic
- Some models of Insulin Pumps can monitor blood sugar levels (Continuous Glucose Monitoring System: CGMS) to check trends in sugar levels if they are below or above the set normal values. In case of abnormal levels, the Insulin Pump will alert diabetic patients to act to prevent or correct such conditions. Thus, it can control the occurrence of Down Phenomenon by adjusting insulin appropriately to the sugar level at that time
- For diabetics who want to exercise, those who frequently experience low blood sugar, or diabetics who need to travel to different places or abroad often resulting in inconvenient times to carry insulin syringes, the Insulin Pump is another option that helps improve the quality of life of diabetic patients
