Insulin pumps linked to more reports of injury and death than other medical devices

For some diabetics, insulin pumps might not be the safest way to regulate blood glucose levels, according to a CBC News/Radio-Canada/Toronto Star investigation. Health Canada data reveals that in the past 10 years, insulin pumps have caused more injuries and deaths than any other high-risk medical device in the health agency's database.

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