supplied so that the user can transport the device in a sterilized out packaging on vacations or the like without having to carry the controller along the controller is a dedicated unit that for instance via a usb plug can be connected to a pc or it can be provided with cellular telephone capability for transmission of data the controller can thus be programmed by a doctor or a user and be used for programming of the functioning of all subsequently used disposable dispensing devices this pump functions in the same manner as programmable pump type 1 but the controller is a personal data device such as the type marketed under the trademark palm pilot u00ae or a laptop pc this gives the additional advantage that the user may input health information and glucose level measurement results directly into the controller or programming unit and thus communicate such information to the doctor who may use this information when deciding whether the programming function of the controller or the programming unit is to be altered for subsequently used disposable dispensing devices by providing the dispensing device with the microphone loudspeaker 28 and a suitable recording play back chip in the printed circuit 27 short messages may be recorded by the dispensing device and the short messages may be emitted by the device upon suitable manipulation of the bolus push button 3 or a separate recording button not.