(En español: Bomba de insulina) Say: in-suh-lin pump A person
needs the hormone insulin so the body can function properly. If
a person's body doesn't make enough insulin, one way to get it
is through an insulin pump. Some people with diabetes use this.
The pump is a small battery-operated device that can be worn on
a belt or put in a pocket. It's connected to a narrow plastic
tube that's inserted just under the skin and taped in place. The
pump can be programmed to deliver insulin throughout the day and
to release extra insulin when needed, such as after eating.