What Is An Insulin Pump And How Does It Work?

Parts Of An Insulin Pump

Most pumps contain three main sections. The pump is usually battery powered and comes with a container of insulin, a pumping action, and a touch screen or buttons to install delivery options. Next, a thin plastic tube called a catheter connects the pump to the body where insulin can be directly administered. Lastly, an infusion set made of steel or Teflon attaches to the skin of the stomach with an adhesive patch to directly inject insulin.

Continue reading to unveil the numerous types of infusion sets available today.

Types Of Infusion Sets

There are two main types of infusion sets. An angled set is inserted to the surface of the skin on a thirty to forty-five-degree angle. Angled sets have longer tubes connecting the device to the skin and are ideal for thinner people as they can monitor the device for infection or redness at the insertion site. A straight set is inserted to the surface of the skin at a ninety-degree angle. They have shorter tubes and are preferred by people who have a problem with needles.

Understand what pump patch parts are and how they work now.