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An infusion set is used with an insulin pump as part of intensive insulin therapy. The purpose of an infusion set is to deliver insulin under the skin. It is a complete tubing system to connect an insulin pump to the pump user: it includes a subcutaneous cannula, adhesive mount, quick-disconnect, and a pump cartridge connector. An insulin pump is a device used for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. ... Intensive insulinotherapy or flexible insulin therapy is a therapeutic regimen for diabetes mellitus treatment. ...


An infusion set is disposable. It is intended to last for 2 or 3 days and then must be replaced in another location on the pump user. The cannula is injected under the skin with an introducer needle, which is then removed leaving the cannula and adhesive mount in place. Some infusion set designs include an insertion device to facilitate the injection of the cannula.


There are several types, styles, and sizes of infusion sets available to allow an insulin pump user a choice to customize what works best for them. Most infusion sets have a standard "Luer Lock" connector so that they will mate to most insulin pumps. However, this is not always the case: some pump manufactures use a proprietary connector, and so their customers must by only their infusion sets.


For help choosing an appropriate infusion set, pump users may contact their certified diabetes educator or one of the following support groups for insulin pumpers: A Certified diabetes educator (CDE) is a health care professional who is qualified by the American Association of Diabetes Educators to teach people with diabetes how to manage their condition. ...


http://insulin-pumpers.org/


http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/pumps/links.htm


http://insulin-pumpers.org/pkids.shtml



For more information, see the manufacturers websites:


http://www.infusion-set.com/


http://www.disetronic-usa.com/accuchek153infusionsets_113.htm


http://www.minimed.com/products/infusionsets/index.html


http://www.cleoinfusionsets.com/


http://www.mysimplechoice.com/prod.htm



 

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