What is a continuous subcutaneous infusion pump?

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) is used in selected type 1 diabetic subjects to achieve strict blood glucose control. A quarter of a century after its introduction, world-wide use of CSII is increasing.

What is a continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion CSII pump?

Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) is the first step to the development of the so-called “artificial pancreas” and is intended to restore blood glucose levels and the frequency of hypoglycemic episodes.

What is a subcutaneous insulin pump?

The insulin pump contains an insulin-filled cartridge or a syringe connected to a catheter that is inserted into the subcutaneous tissue (Figure 1). The pump continuously delivers predetermined basal rates to meet nonprandial insulin requirements.

What is the biggest benefit of the continuous insulin infusion pump?

A pump is more accurate than shots, helping you better manage blood sugar levels. You’ll have fewer blood sugar lows, which is important if you often have hypoglycemia. It may improve your A1c levels. Dosing for meals and snacks is easier.

What is insulin tunneling?

[16] Tunneling (insulin return on skin surface) is common when the subcutaneous tissue becomes inflamed and swollen around the infusion site. Blockage of the infusion pipe is also a common problem. Prolonged exposure to heat can cause insulin to coagulate within the infusion set, thereby blocking delivery.

What is a sensor augmented insulin pump?

Sensor-augmented pumps allow your CGM to “talk to” your pump, so it can make adjustments to your basal rate based on real-time glucose data. This means your pump can automatically suspend your basal rate when your blood sugar levels are dropping. This reduces the risk of severe hypoglycemic episodes.

What is the pH of insulin?

Soluble regular insulin in this paper refers to a clear solu- tion of unmodified insulin. Acid regular insulin (ARI) refers to the conventional acidic solution of insulin adjusted to about pH 2.9 to 3.0 with HC1, and is termed soluble, ordinary, regular, unmodified, or standard insulin.

What are the different types of insulin pumps?

Below we are going to talk about three different types of insulin pumps and how they compare to one another. The three pumps we are going to talk about are Tandem, Medtronic, and Omnipod. As always, speak to your doctor with any questions you may have.

How do continuous insulin pumps work?

How Do Insulin Pumps Work? Insulin pumps are small, computerized devices that mimic the way the human pancreas works by delivering small doses of short acting insulin continuously (basal rate). The device also is used to deliver variable amounts of insulin when a meal is eaten (bolus).

How does omnipod work?

The Pod is a small device that you fill with insulin and wear directly on your body. The Pod receives insulin delivery instructions from the PDM. It then delivers insulin into your body through a small, flexible tube called a cannula.