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insulin pump

American  

noun

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


Example Sentences

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“This is my insulin pump. It’s been acting up the past two days.”

From Literature

Carlson’s insulin pump, to Tuna.

From Literature

Or take medicine, even if you’re a diabetic and would die without your insulin pump.

From Literature

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