Insulin Pump Insulin

Insulin pumps send insulin through a small catheter continuously in small doses. This is places in a subcutaneous area and stays there for 2 or 3 days. The insulin pump is usually placed in the abdomen area or the buttocks. When it’s time for meals or snacks the patient can push a button which sends a bolus of insulin. This method is for patients who wants to have good control of the glucose levels and have a flexible lifestyle.
Oral hypoglycemic medication is for patients who have type 2 diabetes and might be able to control their glucose levels with exercise and proper nutrition. Oral hypoglycemic agents stimulate the pancreas to make more insulin. In order to use oral hypoglycemic medication your pancreas have to function a little bit that’s