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The first pump was developed in 1963 and Blood Sugar Ultra delivered glucagon as well as insulin. Though it was an advance in treatment for diabetics, it was not practical for most people. The pump itself was big, bulky and had to be worn on the back like a backpack. The glucagon and insulin were delivered through canulas (thin tubes) inserted into the arm.The next innovation, the autosyringe in the early 1980s, was an improvement but still not the insulin pump that was longed for. It was in the early 1990s that the first pump that was small enough to truly be practical came out. It could easily be attached to a belt. As technology advances, they keep getting smaller and easier to use.With microprocessors controlling the timing and rate of the delivery of insulin, the pumps are now as small as pagers. They are convenient to carry in a pocket, on a belt, attached to the arm with an elastic band or inside the clothing. If a diabetic chooses to, it can easily be keep hidden. Even if it is in plain sight, it is often mistaken for a pager.
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