What's It Like to Wear a Pump?

One of the first questions people ask when considering a pump is, “What is it like having something attached to me all day long?” Many worry that daily activities, like sport, swimming and even sleeping, will be difficult with a pump.

The truth is, once you’re connected to a pump, you’ll barely notice it’s there. The MiniMed Paradigm™ Veo™ insulin pump is surprisingly small and discreet – in fact it’s no bigger than a standard mobile phone. Inside is a cartridge of fast-acting insulin and a mechanism that secretes precise amounts into the body through an infusion set – a thin tube that sits comfortably under the skin of the abdomen. If you’re playing sport or swimming, you can safely detach the pump and hook it up again when you’re done.

Best of all, the Veo insulin pump is easy to use, with big buttons and displays, so you don’t need a science degree to operate it!