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Other pump websites

Links to other useful sites about insulin pump therapy

Pump manufacturers

Disetronic
This Swiss manufacturer sells pumps worldwide. Their international website is www.disetronic.com, and their US website is www.disetronic-usa.com.
MiniMed
www.minimed.com is the website of this leading US manufacturer of insulin infusion pumps.
MiniMed UK
Website of Medtronic UK, the parent company of MiniMed, a manufacturer of insulin pumps.
Animas
Animas have recently entered the UK market, and their pumps are sold by DiagnosysMedical.
Deltec
The Deltec Cozmo insulin pump - now licensed for sale in the UK.
Sooil
Sooil has sold pumps in Korea for many years. They are expected to enter the UK market in the near future. More details at www.sooil.com.

General information about insulin pump therapy

Pomp Fashion
A source of decorative cases for the Medtronic-MiniMed Paradigm pumps.
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust on pump therapy
An honest look at pump therapy in the UK. This page also looks at the use of animal insulins in pumps - rather than the latest rapid-acting insulins.
I'm a cyborg, and I love it
This great article about pump therapy was published recently at Salon.com. Also read Jeff Weintein's thoughts on diabetes at Salon.com.
Insulin Pumpers homepage
Insulin Pumpers is a sister website to Insulin Pumpers UK, aimed mainly for America. It contains more detailed information, which may be of interest.
INPUT Group
INPUT Group is a British charity providing help and advice to those thinking of using an insulin pump.
How to apply the Tender/Silhouette/Comfort infusion set from Disetronic
Pictures and instructions by Disetronic for the application of these sets. Young (small) or thin individuals probably do not want to apply at the recommended 30-45 degree angle. 15-30 degrees may be more appropriate.
How to carb count from The Diabetes Mall
A detailed discussion of carbohydrate counting including the 450 rule. This site uses US blood glucose units - mg/dL. Remember to divide by 20 to get the UK units - mmol/L.
How to measure carb sensitivity from The Diabetes Mall
How to measure your sensitivity to carbohydrate - that is, by how much 10g of carbohydrate will raise your blood glucose level. This site uses US blood glucose units - mg/dL. Remember to divide by 20 to get the UK units - mmol/L.
How to deal with a high blood-sugar from The Diabetes Mall
How to measure your sensitivity to insulin - that is, by how much 1 unit of fast-acting insulin will lower your blood glucose level. This site uses US blood glucose units - mg/dL. Remember to divide by 20 to get the UK units - mmol/L.
Insulin pumps from Children with Diabetes
A well written introduction to insulin pump therapy.
Pump Wear Inc
A company recently set up to sell fun insulin pump accessories for kids - colourful belts for holding your pump, T-shirts with safe pump pockets, and lots more. Take a look!
The Pump Oz Project
Packed with info promoting insulin pumps in Australia
The Jewish Diabetes Association
A look at diabetes - and insulin pump therapy - from within Jewish traditions
Myriam's pumping story
A young girl's story of starting on a pump in Quebec, Canada

We have a separate page listing good general diabetes websites.

Created: May 2000; Last updated: Tuesday 28 February 2006


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Reader comments

  • On 30 Apr 2001 Michael Snow wrote:

    I found this site very informative but I could do with a price list of the pumps.



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