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The First Insulin Pump
The first insulin line pump was created by Dr. Arnold Kadish. The size of this pump was about the size of a microwave or marine backpack. This pump delivered both, glucagon and insulin. Within the next 10 years after it was invented, reasearch was conducted to find an alternate device that could deliver insulin more effectively. http://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/460365_2 -
The First Portable Insulin Pump
Auto Syringe Inc. started to manufacture the first portable insulin pump that Dean Kamen invented in 1973. With this new creation, the insulin was delivered underneathe the surface of the skin. The portable insulin pump allowed people that depended on a constant dosage of insulin to have more flexibility with their lives without needing to cary a gigantic "marine backpack" with them everywhere they went. http://www.diabetes-support.org.uk/info/?p=287 -
First Tubeless Insulin Pump
In the year 2011, OmniPod released the first tubeless insulin pump. Tubeless insulin pumps are an alternative to self injection pens and tubed pumps. There's no external tubing that has to be messed with, but there's a pod that pertrudes from the skin. Despite the extended device on your skin, tubeless insulin pumps allow users to be active like they would without it on. With this new advanced medical device, it marks a new era of diabetic gadgets.
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Cellnovo
In 2012 Cellnovo introduced a tubeless insulin pump that has the ability to store all of your records in your computer, smart phone, or tablet. The Cellnovo is a user firendly pump because of its touch screen feature and capability of keeping all of your data within reach. Not only is it user friendly, but environment friendly too. This device uses a rechagable batterey to limit waste and save users money at the same time.
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Second Generation OmniPod
This is a smaller, more compact design of the 1st generation OmniPod. Constantly used features have been moved to a more accessable spot for the user, and it has new "human factor screens". Not only are there small additions to this new pump, but it pumps insulin into the patient in a safer manner.
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Launch of MiniMed 640G
MIniMed inc. releases a new insulin pump that is user friendly and allows them to adjust their bolus amount easiily to match their daily routine. This insulin pump has a wireless connection between the person and the device its self. Not only is it wireless, but waterproof too. With these new updates to the insulin pump, diabetics are able to manage their diabetes more efficiently. https://www.medtronic-diabetes.com.au/sites/default/files/MTR0144_640G_Intro_Brochure_v4-LR%202.pdf -
t:slim
Tandem Diabetes indroduced a new tubed insulin pump with a rechargeable battery, mobile connection, and much more. The t:slim is the slimmest pump known to date. This pump allows the user to have up to seven days of battery life. Not only does it have a "long life", but it ensures safe bolus delivery.
http://www.tandemdiabetes.com/Products/t-slim-Insulin-Pump/
