Patch pump systems and apparatus for managing diabetes, and methods thereof

Abstract

To provide patch pump systems and apparatus for managing diabetes, and methods thereof.SOLUTION: Embodiments of the current disclosure are directed toward systems, devices and methods for diabetes management. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices and methods for dispensing insulin to a patient using a miniaturized and portable patch pump. A patch-pump assisting system configured to at least function to insert a cannula into tissue comprises: a housing; a disposable part (DP) of a patch-pump drug delivery system removably affixed to the housing; a notch or opening formed in a side of the housing and configured to receive at least a reusable part (RP) of the patch-pump drug delivery device; at least two safety catches arranged on the housing; and an insertion mechanism configured to insert a cannula upon activation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

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