Development of the Extended Infusion Set and Its Mechanism of Action

J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2024 Mar;18(2):454-459. doi: 10.1177/19322968221112120. Epub 2022 Jul 25.

Abstract

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII, or insulin pump) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors have been increasingly used and associated with improved glycemic control by people with type 1 diabetes and insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes. Commonly used infusion sets in most CSII systems are limited to a wear time of 3 days. In contradistinction, CGM sensors are currently approved for seven and more days of wear. With the motivation to provide a 7-day infusion set that matches the CGM wear time and to improve patient experience, the recently CE-marked and FDA 510k-cleared Medtronic extended infusion set (EIS) was designed.s The EIS offers enhanced new features that include use for up to 7 days, improved convenience, comfort, and better quality of life for insulin pump users.

Keywords: CSII; extended wear; insulin infusion set; unexplained hyperglycemia.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring
  • Blood Glucose*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Insulin
  • Quality of Life

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Insulin