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Insulin pump The catheter at the end of the insulin pump is inserted through a needle into the abdominal fat of a person with diabetes. Dosage instructions are entered into the pump's small computer and the appropriate amount of insulin is then injected into the body in a calculated, controlled manner.
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Review Date: 12/3/2004 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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