Abstract
We report the case of a 63-year-old man who has a 19-year history of involvement in the implantable insulin pump program at Johns Hopkins University. After his most recent pump implantation in February 2004, his 24-h insulin requirement gradually increased from a baseline of 75 units to a peak of almost 500 units in June 2005. Surprisingly, insulin delivery from the pump and glycemic control remained satisfactory despite the dramatic change in insulin requirement. Laparotomy revealed a fibrous mass in the peritoneal cavity, with the track of the catheter extending into the mass. Insulin requirement declined post-resection of the mass and relocation of the catheter tip.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 397-401 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Endocrinology
- Medical Laboratory Technology