Evaluation prototypes of a miniaturised insulin delivery pump have been developed as part of a collaboration between Diotech and STMicroelectronics.

The tiny device, which is less than a fourth of the size of existing insulin pump devices, can be mounted on a disposable skin path to provide continuous insulin infusion. Using microfluidic MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) technology, the pump is able to better control the administered insulin doses, more closely mimicking the natural secretion of insulin from the pancreas, while detecting potential malfunctions of the pump to further protect patients.