Terumo introduces patch-type insulin pump

Terumo’s product name is Medisafe With”, weighs 34 g and has a body slightly larger than a match box. It must be replaced every 3 days. From the main body, a plastic needle stabs into the skin. Insulin is injected from here, and adjusted using a remote control touch panel. Using the control panel, basal administration of insulin can be chosen, which steadily lowers blood glucose, and administration of a bolus which can pinpoint the rise in blood sugar after meals.

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