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Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion

Technology and clinical principles of insulin pump therapy providing continuous basal rates and programmable bolus dosing.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion delivers rapid-acting insulin through a programmable external pump, providing both continuous basal rates and on-demand bolus doses.

Pump Components

  1. Reservoir: Holds 200-300 units of rapid-acting insulin
  2. Pump mechanism: Stepper motor or piezoelectric actuator
  3. Infusion set: Subcutaneous catheter
  4. Software: Rate programming, bolus calculators, alerts

Advantages

  • Precise dosing (0.01-0.05 unit increments)
  • Flexible meal timing
  • Reduced glycemic variability
  • Programmable insulin-to-carb ratios

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameContinuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
CategoryInsulin Family

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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