Insulin Pumps
Insulin pumps are usually only recommended for type 1 diabetes. They are small electronic devices that deliver insulin continuously day and night through a small tube called a cannula that sits just under your skin (replaced every few days).
The small pump (containing a reservoir of insulin) is usually worn on a belt or in a pocket. It delivers a constant background insulin rate, which is known as basal insulin throughout the day. It can also be instructed to deliver rapid or quick-acting insulin, called bolus insulin when you eat.
If you’d like to know more about insulin pump therapy and whether it’s right for you, then try taking our Considering an Insulin Pump? online course. If you’re starting insulin pump treatment our My Insulin Pump online course will help you learn how to use it.
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An insulin pump is a small electronic device that gives your body the regular insulin it needs throughout the day and night. In this video, healthcare professionals explain what it is and how it works, and people with type 1 diabetes discuss their own experiences with insulin pump therapy.
Mary Robertson talks with Jane Mitchell about things to think about when considering an insulin pump.
Mary Robertson talks with Jane Mitchell about her experiences with type 1 diabetes and her decision to use an insulin pump. Jane was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age three, and has now been using an insulin pump for six years, having decided to start using one before becoming pregnant with her…
Mary Robertson talks with Jane Mitchell about her experiences and the practicalities of getting and using an insulin pump.
Mary Robertson and Debbie Voight discuss factors which may affect a patient's suitability for an insulin pump.
A brief guide to hybrid closed loop systems, their benefits and disadvantages.
A brief guide to the types of insulin and how long each type of insulin lasts over a 24-hour period.
This resource provides guidance for managing illness when using an insulin pump.
This resource will provide information on the best ways to travel with an insulin pump.
Helpful information for people who use an insulin pump.
Switching from insulin injections to an insulin pump can be a daunting time for people. This course provides an introductory guide to insulin pump therapy aimed at people with type 1 diabetes considering switching from injections to an insulin pump.
Flowchart for managing large (high) ketones when using a hybrid closed loop.
