FDA study: Insulin pumps linked to injuries, deaths in teens

“The FDA takes pediatric deaths seriously”

A photo provided by Medtronics Diabetes, shows a Medtronic Paradigm REAL-Time System insulin pump as it would be worn to allow young people to live more normal lives by giving themselves insulin discreetly in ... via WTOP

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Is there any data on teenagers before the use of pumps was common? Are pumps expected to eliminate all risk, or to reduce risk as much as possible? A close friend type 1 and we believe the pump is a god-send.