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Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar (glucose). With diabetes, the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does produce, leading to high blood sugar levels. According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 463 million adults were living with diabetes in 2019, and this number is expected to rise to 700 million by 2045.
The treatment and management of diabetes have evolved over time. The first effective treatment for diabetes was developed in 1921 when insulin was discovered, and it became available for clinical use. Since then, different methods have been developed to help people with diabetes manage their condition and live healthier lives.
Insulin pumps are medical devices that deliver insulin to people with diabetes. They are typically worn on the body and connected to a cannula or tubing that is inserted into the skin to deliver insulin. However, there are also tubeless insulin pumps and insulin pods available that do not require tubing.