Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Insulin pumps and Therapy

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) using an external pump, offers both a better blood glucose stability as compared to multiple daily injections and a broader flexibility in life mode and reduces the frequency of severe hypoglycemia. An insulin pump is a small device about the size of a small cell phone that is worn externally and can be discreetly clipped to your belt, slipped into a pocket, or hidden under your clothes. Advances in technology have allowed individuals with diabetes a choice in insulin delivery methods: MDI or CSII. Insulin pump therapy is an increasingly popular method of insulin replacement therapy. Because the insulin delivery from insulin pumps can more closely mimic what your body does naturally, you can improve your blood sugar control.