Development Year: 1976
Inventor: Dean Kamen
Description: An insulin pump is a small, computerized device that delivers insulin to the body to manage blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. It’s about the size of a small cellphone and can be worn on a belt, in a pocket, or under clothing. The pump administers insulin through a thin tube that is inserted under the skin, usually in the abdomen.
Functionality: The insulin pump It provides a continuous flow of rapid-acting insulin, known as basal insulin, and allows for manual doses, or boluses, of insulin to be delivered at mealtimes or when blood sugar is high. This method mimics the way a healthy pancreas releases insulin, offering more flexibility in lifestyle and potentially better glucose control compared to traditional insulin injections.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7261311/#:~:text=The%20first%20wearable%20insulin%20pump,the%20same%20year%20%5B57%5D.