Insulin Pumps in Diabetes Manage
Insulin resistance (IR) is a major factor to consider when treating diabetes. In addition to IR, other factors that influence insulin requirements are exercise, stress, and changes in diet. Insulin pumps are an alternative to multiple daily insulin injections (MDI) that can provide a more physiological insulin delivery. Insulin pumps are small, computerized devices that deliver insulin in small, continuous doses throughout the day. They are an alternative to multiple daily injections of insulin and can provide more flexibility and better blood sugar control for some people with diabetes “American Diabetes Association, 2022” . Insulin pumps are most often used by people with type 1 diabetes, but they can be used by people with type 2 diabetes who require insulin. The pumps can be worn externally or implanted under the skin. External pumps are about the size of a pager and can be clipped to a belt or worn in a pouch. Implantable pumps are about the size of a silver dollar and are usually...