--- title: Insulin pump development with Profil description: Profil has extensive expertise in insulin pump research having performed many such clinical studies, making us expert partner for such trials. --- [![profil-logo-wortbild-with claim-4c-offset_1000px](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/profil-logo-wortbild-with%20claim-4c-offset_1000px.png?width=250&name=profil-logo-wortbild-with%20claim-4c-offset_1000px.png "profil-logo-wortbild-with claim-4c-offset_1000px")](https://www.profil.com?hsLang=en-us) [![Contact](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/481167/1f89c7d1-107f-4c8d-aa7b-f85d0dce14da.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/481167/1f89c7d1-107f-4c8d-aa7b-f85d0dce14da) [Patient information](https://www.profil.de) # [![Medical Technology header](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/Header/Header_1077x260px_Medical_Technology.jpg?width=1077&height=260&name=Header_1077x260px_Medical_Technology.jpg) Insulin Pump Read about the various types of insulin pump currently available to patients.](https://www.profil.com/expertise/insulin-pump#) ## Insulin pumps An insulin pump is a wearable medical device for the administration of insulin. The classical version consisted of a needle inserted into the subcutaneous tissue, a housing containing a disposable reservoir for insulin, electronics, pump and batteries, and a disposable catheter connecting these two parts. Patch pumps that are worn directly on the skin and do not require a manually inserted needle or visible catheter are a more recent development. Internally, these patch pumps still employ a catheter with a length of about 50 mm, substantially less than the 600 mm of tubing found with the classical version. Using an insulin pump provides the patient with a continuous infusion of rapidly acting insulin, covering the individual insulin needs between meals and at night. Additionally, an insulin bolus can by administered manually to cover meals or to correct for high blood glucose values. Various types of insulin pump have been developed. One differentiation is whether there is a pre-defined basal insulin infusion rate or a programmable infusion rate. Programmability allows different basal patterns throughout the day and the option of different patterns for working days and weekends. Many insulin pumps contain a bolus calculator to assist with the pre-meal insulin dosing. Based on the current blood glucose, the intended glucose range, the carbohydrate-to-insulin ratio, the grams of carbohydrate in the meal and the insulin sensitivity factor, the bolus calculator calculates the insulin bolus for a given patient in a given situation, helping to keep the blood glucose value within the intended range. ### Insulin pump research at Profil At Profil, there are two lines of insulin pump research. We perform insulin pump clinical studies into pump compatibility and advantages of new insulins. We also study insulin pumps that receive information about the actual [sensor ](https://www.profil.com/expertise/cgm?hsLang=en-us)glucose values of the patient. This so-called [artificial pancreas](https://www.profil.com/expertise/artificial-pancreas?hsLang=en-us) uses an algorithm to calculate the amount of insulin that has to be administered by the pump to keep the blood glucose in the target range. Thanks to our experience in this area of research, Profil is the ideal partner for your insulin pump development projects and for clinical trials with new insulin formulations in combination with a variety of insulin pumps. ![pikto2.png](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/Icon_NewWebinar.png?width=62&height=70&name=Icon_NewWebinar.png) ### Online Seminar On-Demand Online Seminar: **"Advances in** **Insulin-Pump Therapy****"**   [![Watch now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/481167/a88f27cc-2c88-4558-8ff2-3fc07991181d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/481167/a88f27cc-2c88-4558-8ff2-3fc07991181d) ![Dr. Eric Zijlstra](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/content-bilder/Insulin_Pumps/Insulin_Pumps_Mitarbeiter.png?width=154&height=176&name=Insulin_Pumps_Mitarbeiter.png) ### Our expert **Dr. Eric Zijlstra** Executive Research Director [![Contact](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/481167/e4828aa1-f407-4cc7-8d3b-704884d2d656.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/481167/e4828aa1-f407-4cc7-8d3b-704884d2d656) ![blank.jpg](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/Icon_References.png?width=49&height=49&name=Icon_References.png) #### References We have published with the following sponsors: ![Referenzen](https://www.profil.com/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/content-bilder/Referenzen.gif "Referenzen") [View more](https://www.profil.com/knowledge-center/references?hsLang=en-us) ![blank.jpg](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/Icon_Certificates.png?width=44&height=49&name=Icon_Certificates.png) #### Certificates | ![13485_Zertifikatssiegel_black_A3](https://www.profil.com/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/ISO_134852016_certificate_blue.png) ISO 13485:2016 ![27001_Zertifikatssiegel](https://www.profil.com/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/ISO_27001_certificate_.png) ISO 27001 | ![9001:2015_Zertifikatssiegel](https://www.profil.com/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/ISO_9001-2015_certificate.png) ISO 9001:2015 ![9001:2015_Zertifikatssiegel](https://www.profil.com/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/BVMA_Logo_Certificate_size.png) BVMA Member | | --- | --- | ![blank.jpg](https://www.profil.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUE_MOON/piktos/Icon_Publications.png?width=44&height=49&name=Icon_Publications.png) #### Publications Zijlstra, E. et al. 2018. Investigation of Pump Compatibility of Fast-Acting Insulin Aspart in Subjects With Type 1 Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol . 2018 Jan;12(1):145-151. [View all](https://www.profil.com/knowledge-center/publications?hsLang=en-us) Insulin pump research is an important aspect of insulin delivery research as these devices have great potential for providing a continuous infusion of the crucial peptide hormone. Profil has been involved in insulin pump clinical tests and is an expert partner for insulin pump development. ###### Profil Institut für Stoffwechselforschung GmbH Hellersbergstraße 9 · 41460 - Neuss, Germany Telefon +49-2131-4018-345 · marketing@profil.com [Imprint](https://www.profil.com/imprint?hsLang=en-us) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.profil.com/privacy?hsLang=en-us)