Modern insulin pump launched

Sonargaon Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. (sole agent of Medtronic) has launched a new device named "Minimed paradigm real-time insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system" recently, says a press release.
The novel device with a tiny glucose sensor monitors glucose continuously and warns of low and high glucose levels that fingerstick test may miss.
It is a small device that people can wear it almost anywhere – under clothing in a leg pouch, thigh pouch, bra pouch, or on belt like a cell phone. It delivers insulin through an infusion set that has a soft tube called a cannula.
It helps to take action sooner to improve control of glucose levels and reduce the risk of long-term health complications.
Diabetologists from home and abroad were present in the launching ceremony at a local hotel to share their views regarding this new devices in the management of diabetes.
Professor A K Azad Khan, President of Bangladesh Diabetic Association, Professor Hajera Mahtab, Chairman of Board of Management of BIRDEM and Dr Sudip Chatterjee, Consultant Endro-crinologist were present on this occasion.