insulin pump
This term refers to a specialized medical device used primarily in the management of Type 1 diabetes. It is a technical, clinical term used by healthcare providers and patients to describe a specific method of insulin delivery that mimics the basal secretion of a healthy pancreas.
In a medical context, it is often contrasted with "multiple daily injections" (MDI). The term is neutral and descriptive, lacking emotional connotation, though it is frequently associated with concepts of medical autonomy and technological advancement in endocrinology.
Meanings
A small computerized medical device that delivers a continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin to a patient with diabetes.
The patient uses an insulin pump to maintain stable blood glucose levels throughout the day.