Insulin Pumps
Insulin pumps 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.
To find out more about insulin pumps, register for our My Insulin Pump and/or Considering an Insulin Pump? online courses. There is also a list of additional resources about insulin pumps below.
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A brief guide to te types of insulin and how long each type of insulin lasts of a 24-hour period.
Sick day rules flowchart for insulin pump therapy users.
Flowchart for managing trace (low) ketones when using a hybrid closed loop.
