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. 2019 Aug;32(3):194-204.
doi: 10.2337/ds18-0091.

A Clinical Overview of Insulin Pump Therapy for the Management of Diabetes: Past, Present, and Future of Intensive Therapy

Cari Berget, Laurel H Messer, Gregory P Forlenza

A Clinical Overview of Insulin Pump Therapy for the Management of Diabetes: Past, Present, and Future of Intensive Therapy

Cari Berget et al. Diabetes Spectr. 2019 Aug.

Abstract

IN BRIEF Insulin pump therapy is advancing rapidly. This article summarizes the variety of insulin pump technologies available to date and discusses important clinical considerations for each type of technology.

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FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 1.
Insulin pump with tubing. The tubing connects the insulin pump, which contains the reservoir where the insulin is held, to the infusion cannula inserted in the subcutaneous tissue.
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 2.
Insulin pump without tubing (“patch pump”). Tubeless patch pumps contain the insulin reservoir and the infusion cannula and adhere directly to the skin. A handheld device is used to program insulin delivery and insert the infusion cannula.
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