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5. Besides a pump and insulin, what other supplies does insulin pump therapy
require?
You'll need infusion sets, cartridges for the insulin, adapters (which connect the cartridge to the infusion set), batteries, skin cleansers, and blood glucose monitoring supplies.
6. How long have insulin pumps been available?
Insulin pumps have been available in Canada since the late 1970s. Today's insulin pumps, however, are much more advanced than early models. Modern pumps use the latest microprocessor technology to regulate insulin delivery and provide safety checks.