An insulin pump is a piece of hardware attached to the body that is programmed to deliver insulin, either continuously (basal) or in a surge (bolus), to control the rise in blood sugar after eating. The pump mimics to body's normal release of insulin.

Insulin Pumps

It is advised for people with diabetes to eat healthily, which the Diabetes Plate Method helps with.

Healthy Diets

An injector pen with a smartphone app to help manage insulin delivery. It tracks what the insulin does and calculates how much insulin is needed for the next dose. It also provides reminders, alerts, and reports about your glucose levels. 

Smart Insulin Pens

The pump will integrate glucose data from the CGM sensor, then suggest adjusting the insulin doses or adjusting the basal insulin on its own. This is triggered by high or low levels of blood glucose levels. 

Combination of CGMs and Insulin Pumps

A sensor that reports glucose levels and alerts when glucose hits high and low limits. The sensor works by placing it on the skin, where it then transits readings to a recording device.

CGMs

- Using a smart insulin pen
- CGMs
- Insulin Pumps
- Combination of CGM and insulin pumps
- Healthy diets
- Exercise

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This condition is when the body can’t use the insulin produced in the pancreas. As a result, there is an abundance amount of sugar in the bloodstream. This type of diabetes is managed by eating healthy and exercising or taking medication and insulin.

Type 2 Diabetes

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Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes

Oral pills
When taken, they help bring glucose levels near the normal range (lower or raises). 
there are types of pills that help:
- Sulfonylurea
- Meglitinide
- Metformin
- Glitazones

Sulfonylurea/ meglitinide lowers blood glucose levels. Metformin/glitazones help the body use the glucose properly

Helpful Medications for Treating Type 2 Diabetes

- CGMs
- Exercise
- Healthy Diets
- Insulin Pumps
- Smart Insulin Pen
- Combination of CGMs and Insulin Pumps

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