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? eLearning course. If you’re starting insulin pump treatment our My Insulin Pump eLearning course will help you learn how to use it.
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Insulin Pumps
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.
Patient experience - insulin pumps and pregnancy
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…
