Medtronic Insulin Pump Therapy for Better Quality of Life - Ankrish

A Medtronic insulin pump therapy is a small electronic device, about 5.3cm wide and 9.6cm tall. The pump can help you mimic the way a healthy pancreas functions, replacing the need for frequent injections. The pump delivers precise doses of rapid-acting insulin 24 hours a day, to match your body’s needs.

COMPONENTS OF INSULIN PUMP THERAPY

1. INSULIN PUMP
A small, durable electronic device to program your insulin and show you how you are tracking. The device includes a reservoir compartment.

2. INFUSION SET
An infusion set includes a thin cannula that goes from the reservoir to the infusion site on your body. The cannula is inserted into the site -similar to where you would give insulin injections. The infusion set is changed every two to three days.

3. RESERVOIR
A plastic cartridge that holds the insulin and is locked into the insulin pump. A reservoir can hold up to 300 units of insulin and is changed every two to three days.

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