# Insulin pump with large capacity?

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-with-large-capacity/7268>\
**Category:** Pump\
**Created:** [April 19, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-with-large-capacity/7268 "2019-04-19T14:13:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 19, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-with-large-capacity/7268/2 "2019-04-19T14:59:48Z")

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> [@Quick answer search! Sudden insulin resistance due to illness or any reason?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-answer-search-sudden-insulin-resistance-due-to-illness-or-any-reason/7244/19):
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> I don’t use an insulin pump, but what is the capacity of them? Typically I will inject 30-50 iu of Novolog with meals - how quickly would I deplete my supply? Would I spread it out to a gradual drip over time?
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> When I inquired with my endo, she prefers me to be on injections.

Did she give you reasons?

Pump capacity depends on the pump. Anywhere from 200 units to 480 units.

Yes, you could set it to give you more insulin gradually.

With pumps you can basically set them up to deliver in any way you want.

> [@Quick answer search! Sudden insulin resistance due to illness or any reason?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/quick-answer-search-sudden-insulin-resistance-due-to-illness-or-any-reason/7244/19):
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> Typically I will inject 30-50 iu of Novolog with meals

Are you taking basal insulin also? Like Tresiba or Toujeo or Lantus?

If you are only using insulin with meals, I could see where a pump might not be as useful. But if you are doing basal, then a pump could be helpful for you.

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