The document discusses insulin pumps as an alternative treatment for diabetes compared to traditional multiple daily injections. Insulin pumps provide continuous insulin delivery through an infusion set and are programmed to deliver basal and bolus doses. While insulin pumps are more expensive initially than injections, they provide benefits like better blood glucose control and more flexibility with meals and activities. The technology has advanced significantly since the first prototype pump in 1964 and continues to improve, but some disadvantages remain like potential weight gain and the need to remove the pump for certain activities.

1. Insulin Pumps: Pump Your Way to Better Health John Gancarz Alex Giannakos Chris Reyes Stephanie Steichen

3. Type 2

6. Twice the risk of death

7. High sugar levels in blood

8. Weight gain

9. Eye Damage

10. Nerve Damage

11. Gum Damage

13. Traditional Diabetes Treatments

15. Without insurance ~$150/month

16. Mix of:

17. Long-acting insulin

19. Predictable short-acting insulin

20. Programmable bolus doses

21. Typically for Type 1 Diabetes

23. How do Insulin Pumps Work?

24. Insulin Pump Evolution 1964 1964 2010 1978

25. Insulin Pump Evolution 1970s- early 1980s 1980s 1990s – 2000s Present

27. $4000-$5000 for pump

28. $500 for monthly supplies

29. Versus $150/month for traditional injections

30. Possible weight gain

33. Easier diabetes management

34. More flexibility about when/what you eat

36. Benefits of Insulin Pumps

38. Complexity

39. Optional Innovation Decision

40. Observability

42. Sources included:

43. Manufacturer’s websites

44. Medtronic

45. Government institutions

46. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

47. Food and Drug Administration

48. Independent organizations

49. American Diabetes Association

50. Diabetes Health

52. Government Institutions

53. Independent Organizations

55. Theoretical Framework

56. Comparative Study