What Is An Insulin Pump And How Does It Work?

How To Place The Pump

Insulin pumps come with many available options for how to place it. They can be attached directly to the skin and hidden under clothes, or worn on belts and attached to the skin via a tube. Insulin pumps can be clipped on to clothing or attached directly to the stomach, arms, buttocks, or thighs. Pumps can be attached to the front of the chest or on sports bras for women during exercise using an adhesive.

Next, learn the different types of pumps available for patients.

Types Of Pumps

Although a variety of insulin pumps are available, there are two main types. A traditional insulin pump has a container of insulin and a pumping mechanism that attaches to the body with an infusion set. It contains buttons that can be pushed to allow the pump to deliver insulin and stop the infusion if needed. An insulin patch pump comes with a small case of a reservoir of insulin, an infusion set and a pumping mechanism worn directly on the body and is controlled wirelessly by a separate device.

Explore the various parts of an insulin pump, next.