An insulin pump is a small device used to continuously and regulatedly pump insulin, which ensures greater stability in blood sugar levels, thus giving complete freedom in choosing when to eat, sleep, and exercise.

The pump delivers the precise amount of insulin your body needs throughout the day via a thin, flexible tube (cannula) placed just under the skin. It mimics the natural way the pancreas releases insulin — continuously and automatically.

The insulin pump uses only rapid-acting insulin. This type of insulin works more predictably when delivered in small, continuous doses — making it the safest and most effective choice for pump therapy.

Rapid-acting insulin performs more reliably when delivered in small, steady amounts. Continuous micro-doses prevent insulin from pooling under the skin, which can affect absorption and cause unpredictable blood glucose results — even when daily routines stay the same.

The pump delivers insulin in a manner similar to the body's natural insulin production (such as by the pancreas) and can be controlled with great flexibility to meet the body's various physiological (basic) needs at different times, as well as to accommodate different dietary habits and occasions, while minimizing hypoglycemia and daily fluctuations from high to low blood sugar levels, thus stabilizing blood sugar levels.

Not at all. The pump is compact and discreet — about the size of a mobile phone. It can be clipped to a belt, placed in a pocket, or worn under clothing.

Approximately 40-50% of the daily insulin requirement is given as a basal insulin dose (approximately one unit/hour for an adult), and the remainder is taken as insulin infusions before meals.