Insulin Pump Technology

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This paper discusses the widespread occurrence of juvenile or Type-1 diabetes in America. Since insulin therapy was first conceived in the 1920s, there have been many developments made in diabetes control. In the 1970s, the first insulin pump was devised, and over the years, technology has improved its precision in insulin administration, as well as its size. The paper explains how users can now wear the pump discretely, and wireless technology allows their monitors to communicate with the pump, providing better blood glucose levels. The paper examines companies such as MiniMed, which are currently working on future generations of insulin pumps and monitors in order to create a truly closed-loop system. The paper admits that, while there is still no cure for diabetes, these pumps offer users the best opportunity available to live as close to a normal life as possible.

From the Paper:

"Juvenile diabetes is one of a number of diseases which affect children throughout the world that have no known cure. It is important to examine the disease and how it affects the human body, as well as possible future technology aimed at controlling the disease. A method which needs to be explored is the insulin pump, and what innovations are currently being implemented in order to improve its effects. It is crucial to understand the history of the pump, how it works, and the results of improvements made to the pump over the years."

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