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Insulin pumps can help people with diabetes conveniently manage their blood sugar. These small, wearable devices deliver doses of insulin at specific times and are an alternative to multiple daily injections. There are several types of insulin pumps on the market, each with unique features.

In order to choose the most suitable insulin pump, you need to understand your treatment requirements and which insulin pump is best for you. There is no “best insulin pump for all pump users”. The choice is always based on each individual's lifestyle and personal preferences.

Tubed insulin pumps

As its name suggests, a tubed (tethered) insulin pump has a long, thin tube that connects the pump itself to a cannula under your skin to deliver insulin.You should change most reservoirs and infusion sets every two to three days. Insulin is stored in a cartridge inserted into the pump. For most models, users need to fill the cartridge themselves.

Tubed insulin pumps come in a variety of sizes. So does the length of the catheter and cannula (steel or flexible plastic needle) for infusion. After all, it is important to be able to carry the pump comfortably.

Insulin patch pumps

An insulin patch pump is a type of insulin pump that is applied directly to the skin, such as the abdomen, arm or hip. It delivers insulin through a cannula on the back of the pump. As with a long-term pump, you must set the amount of basal insulin delivered to the basal curve on a stick-on insulin pump.

What should you consider when choosing an insulin pump?

How do you choose the best option for your particular situation? By considering the following points, it will be easier for you to make the right choice:

1.How important is the size and weight of the insulin pump? Remember that you will be wearing your insulin pump 24 hours a day.

2.Do you want a ready-to-use prefilled insulin cartridge or do you need to fill the cartridge with insulin yourself?

3.How important is ease of operation to you?

4.To what extent is the Insulin Dose Calculator suitable for entering blood glucose values measured using flash glucose monitoring (FGM), continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors, or blood glucose meters?

5.Would you like to be able to use the dosage calculator with treatment data as a cell phone application?

6.Would you like to be able to administer bolus injections via an app on your phone without having to pick up the pump?

7.Can the insulin pump be paired with a CGM or FGM sensor?