Insulin pump therapy offers benefits over multiple daily injection therapy such as:
An insulin pump can more closely mimic the way a healthy pancreas works, through a Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII), replaces the need for frequent injections by delivering precise doses of rapid-acting insulin 24 hours a day to closely match your body’s needs.
In the UK, the medical governing body NICE have issued guidance to the NHS outlining those people with type 1 diabetes that may be suitable for an insulin pump.
Complete the instant insulin pump eligibility tool to see if you may be suitable for an insulin pump.
Alternatively, to learn more about insulin pump therapy please visit medtronic-diabetes.co.uk.
Speak to your Healthcare Professional (HCP) for more information. At no point should this be seen as instructing to switch to pump therapy without consulting a HCP.