Meters & Monitors
Blood Glucose Meters Taking good care of your diabetes today means avoiding other health related problems often related to diabetes in the years to come. ... Read... Read more.
Future Insulin Pumps
The diabetes technology area has grown so much over the years. There are a number of companies jumping into the field with different ways to ... Read more... Read more.
Patch Insulin Pumps
Patch pump technology has been on the verge of breaking through for several years and now it may actually happen. Patch pumps are becoming popular ... Read more... Read more.
Infusion Set Comparison
Although patch pumps applied directly to the skin are more available, most pumps infuse insulin from a pump reservoir through an infusion set. No single ... Read... Read more.
Infusion Site Bleeding: Causes, Prevention, and Management for Insulin Pump Users
Page Summary: Infusion site bleeding ranges from minor surface spots to deeper hematomas. While most bleeding is manageable, prevention through proper site selection,... Read more.
Hub Leaks
Insulin leaks from your reservoir or infusion set are usually so small they are quite hard to detect. Your pump will not warn you of ... Read more... Read more.
Air Bubbles in the Reservoir and Infusion Line
Air bubbles in the reservoir are not a problem unless they are large and enter the infusion line, replacing insulin. If air bubbles are seen ... Read more... Read more.
Understanding Insulin Pump Infusion Set Tunneling and How to Avoid It
Tunneling, also known as insulin pump infusion set tunneling, occurs when insulin leaks along the path of the infusion cannula under the skin, leading to ... Read... Read more.
Insulin Pump Problems
Pumps generally behave themselves, but like other mechanical devices, they can misbehave. Mechanical problems cannot be solved by giving more bolus insulin. Assuming... Read more.
Infusion Set and Reservoir Prep
There are a wide variety of Infusion Sets available. Many have an adhesive surface that sticks to the skin. Shown to the right is a ... Read more... Read more.