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Original Research

Comparison of rechargeable versus battery-operated insulin pumps: temperature fluctuations

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Pages 371-376 | Published online: 14 Oct 2016

Figures & data

Figure 1 Ambient (A) and environmental-chamber (B) temperature-measurement set up and sensor placement (C).

Note: Images show infrared camera on tripod, foam board containing six battery-operated pumps, six rechargeable pumps, and two sensors.
Figure 1 Ambient (A) and environmental-chamber (B) temperature-measurement set up and sensor placement (C).

Figure 2 Ambient-temperature results.

Notes: Battery and rechargeable battery pump temperatures, insulin degradation temperature, and ambient air temperatures shown, measured over 180 minutes.
Figure 2 Ambient-temperature results.

Figure 3 Enviromental-chamber temperature results.

Notes: Battery and rechargeable battery pump temperatures, insulin degradation temperature, and chamber temperatures are shown, measured over 180 minutes in a controlled (35°C) environment.
Figure 3 Enviromental-chamber temperature results.

Figure 4 Infrared image of temperature increases in rechargeable pumps, with the layout of the devices in the top-left corner.

Note: Measurements were performed in the environmental-chamber which was maintained at a constant temperature (35°C, 95°F).
Figure 4 Infrared image of temperature increases in rechargeable pumps, with the layout of the devices in the top-left corner.