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If you were designing a pump, what features would it have?

misswhiplash said:
I wouldn't say no to a populated carb DB or a link to MFP or similar.
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Thinking about this, if you could remote control from a phone, or android based handset, then you could app link to any food/fitness/management app.
 
tim2000s said:
To be honest, if you are suffering serious insulin resistance, I'd hope that U500 insulin would be in use. I'm not sure a pump delivering 60u boluses of u100 insulin would be great either. A 300u reservoir really wouldn't last long in that scenario.
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That is true... But, as I say, I def have days where I end up upping doses to the extent that I need 50+ u rather than my usual 25-30, which I can't imagine is that unusual.
 
tim2000s said:
To be honest, if you are suffering serious insulin resisI'd hope that U500 insulin would be in use. I'm not sure a pump delivering 60u boluses of u100 insulin would be great either. A 300u reservoir really wouldn't last long in that scenario.
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U500 insulin is very thick to inject and is about a £££ figure to purchase at NHS prices. I was quite shocked when I knew the price. As far as I know I think it is imported on a named person basis
 
My main problem with my pump (Animas Vibe) is the size. It gets in the way and for me smaller would be better.
I think a smaller pump that you could refill with a syringe every couple of days. I only need about 30 units a day so I get fed up with having to wear a pump with 180 units or so. It would be refilled maybe through a rubber bung and change the whole lot every week or so.
 
Also how about a Flexible, soft patch pump that sticks on like a plaster. Also could be waterproof, refillable and disposable. It could incorporate the reservoir and the cannula in one unit.
 
Omnipod style but possible to be filled with any insulin.

Painless, reliable canulas

remote controls
 
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