insulin pump

American  

noun

1. an external battery-powered device that injects insulin into the body at a programmed rate to control diabetes.

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Example Sentences

However, with what he describes as "amazing support" from hospital staff in Harrogate and from his family, he did learn to manage his diabetes, though he says he found it easier when he was later given an insulin pump and a blood glucose monitor.

From BBC

The toy giant expands its Fashionistas line with a new inclusive doll featuring medical accessories like an insulin pump and a glucose monitor.

From Los Angeles Times

Gracie now has a glucose monitor and an insulin pump and is "bossing diabetes", says her dad.

From BBC

Its researchers produced the first medical X-ray images, introduced penicillin and chemotherapy to the United States in the 1940s, developed the first artificial heart pump, discovered melatonin, identified Lyme disease, built the first insulin pump and were the first to use DNA sequencing to diagnose a disease.

From Salon

But this particular doll stands out with a wearable insulin pump on her waist, a glucose monitor on her arm and a phone showing her blood sugar readings, making her the El Segundo-based toy company’s first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes.

From Los Angeles Times