subject: The Abc's Of Insulin Pumps [print this page] One of the recent developments to assist diabetics in managing their condition is the insulin pump. There are many types of pumps determined by the brand as well as their connectivity to the body. Each machine has their own strength and weakness for each individual diabetic. Depending on the severity, these are the following:
Tube Connecting Insulin Pumps. These are the most commonly used glucose management pumps in the market today. The set-up of the pump is with flexible tubing that connects the pump to the person from a pager-sized insulin pump. The hormone is delivered to the body depending on the settings through the tube into the diabetic's body. The pump is either attached to the belt or bra or even in the pocket of the individual. The problem though are the tubes that may get caught or batteries going low that makes the service of the insulin pump quite delicate.
Tubeless Insulin Pump. These pumps are set directly on the diabetic's skin and directly injects the hormone through the skin. In this set up, there are no infusion sets used for a more direct delivery system. The pump is either worn on the body to allow direct skin contact for the insulin delivery. The main concern with this set up is wearing the attachment, either through a body harness or with a strap. Major issues include battery life as well as comfort when the item is attached to the diabetic.
Implantable Insulin Pump. This kind of diabetes gadget is not available in the market and is often used for research. The device is implanted via surgical procedure beneath the skin to deliver the insulin into the peritoneal area or the space between the abdominal muscles and the organs. The insulin depositary is also placed under the skin refillable through a syringe. This kind of pump is prone to many issues and needs medical oversight at all times to prevent any health issues from presenting itself during the time of use.
Insulin pumps are important to manage diabetes, as this is the delivery system for the absent or needed hormone. This removes the daily routine of checking blood sugar levels and injecting the individual as medication. With an insulin pump, the blood glucose levels are checked regularly and directly and when needed, the needed hormone can readily be delivered to manage the sugar levels of the individual. Before use of an insulin pump, it is important that one has the medical guidance on its use for diabetes management.
