What is the function of an insulin pump?
a. Releases insulin as blood glucose rises
b. Provides continuous infusion of insulin
c. Decreases need for painful glucose monitoring
d. Delivers a prescribed amount of insulin twice a day
ANS: B
The insulin pump that is attached to a subcutaneous tube releases a continuous infusion of insulin.
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