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An insulin pump allows the replacement of slow-acting insulin for basal needs with a continuous infusion of rapid-acting insulin.
The insulin pump delivers a single type of rapid-acting insulin in two ways:
- a bolus dose that is pumped to cover food eaten or to correct a high blood glucose level.
- a basal dose that is pumped continuously at an adjustable basal rate to deliver insulin needed between meals and at night.
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